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Priya Hamsa Prabhakar

Senior Delivery Manager
Bangalore,Karnataka
Priya Hamsa  Prabhakar

Summary

Dynamic and strategic leader with 16+ years of experience leading global transformation and automation initiatives in Finance, CRM, Insurance, and Storage domains. Proven expertise in managing large teams, driving product management, and devising innovative strategies that consistently deliver substantial ROI and achieve corporate objectives. Demonstrated success with prestigious clients including Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, NetApp, and FICO. Currently serving at KPMG

Work History

ProArch IT Solutions Private Limited
Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Senior Delivery Manager
02.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Project Delivery:
    - Lead the planning and execution of software development, data-driven, and AI projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
    -Oversee the entire project life cycle, including initiation, planning, execution, and delivery, with a focus on Agile methodologies.
  • Collaboration Across Domains:
    -Work closely with software development teams, data engineers, and AI specialists to ensure seamless coordination and delivery of solutions.
    -Foster collaboration between cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
  • Customer Engagement:
    -Partner with customers to understand their business needs and translate them into actionable project plans.
    -Guide stakeholders in prioritizing objectives and defining deliverables.
  • Risk & Issue Management:

-Identify, mitigate, and escalate risks and issues, ensuring minimal disruption to project progress.

  • Governance & Compliance:

- Ensure all projects comply with data governance, security, and compliance standards.

  • Agile Facilitation:

-Serve as a Scrum Master promoting Agile best practices and continuous improvement within teams.

KPMG Global Services Private Limited
Bangalore

Manager
06.2020 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Leading Service Now Product Portfolio Management which comprises of ITSM, ITOM, CMDB, Servicenow Catalogues development, Gen AI, Copilot, Machine Learning/ NLP/ NLU/ Predictive Intelligence Projects.
  • Copilot Licensing Strategy and Deployment: Led the end-to-end provision of Copilot licensing across US member firm, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines and optimising usage across business unit
  • Generative AI Implementation: Spearheaded the integration of Generative AI models for business process automation, leveraging advanced machine learning techniques to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
  • AI-Driven Solutions: Developed and implemented AI-powered solutions, including natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLMs), to optimise client service delivery and support data-driven strategies.
  • Implementation of machine learning techniques such as classification, regression, similarity, and clustering within ServiceNow Intelligence platform, optimizing operational processes while engaging with stakeholders to align project goals and deliverables.
  • Lead Strategic engagements by providing expertise in areas such as strategy formulation, Digital transformations and organisational change management.
  • Directing cross-functional teams in delivering high-impact solutions, ensuring alignment along the client expectations and project timelines.
  • Established key performance indicators(KPIs) and metrics to track operational performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including finance, HR and IT to ensure alignment of operational goals.
  • Manage risks and compliance to Enterprise IT standards and liaise with product development team and the architects to work on key milestones and the delivery roadmap.
  • Focus on mentoring and empowering the next tier of Managers, Senior Consultants, and Consultants by providing the right skills and support framework, fostering the development of a strong capability center.

Fintech Company, CreditWatch
Bangalore

Project Manager
12.2019 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Spearheaded cross-functional teams in utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as Micro-Services-based architectures,DevOps, CI-CD methodologies, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning -based analytics platforms. Successfully addressed business-critical and complex challenges throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives aimed at maximizing resource allocation, minimizing operational costs and enhancing overall performance.
  • Ensured robust cybersecurity measures, reducing vulnerabilities and maintaining compliance with industry standards
  • Managed multiple teams , overseeing recruitment, training and performance evaluations.Interface directly with clients, product management and development team to ideate, prioritise and deliver frictionless customer experiences.
  • Coordinating shared resources and aligning common activities and dependencies resulted in a 30% cost savings from the allocated budget

TCS Limited

Project Manager
04.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Responsible for submitting the Statement of Understanding, Statement of work, Resource Planning, Project Plan, Project Estimation, negotiations regarding the quotation, Risk Mitigation and Project Presentation and delivery.
  • Lead the planning, development, and management of project schedules and deliverables. Ensure meticulous management of tasks, dependencies, and breakthroughs to achieve program objectives on schedule.
  • Implemented Agile Scrum Methodology from scratch transformed the development of product lifecycle from Waterfall model to Agile Scrum, ensuring all the ceremonies and artifacts in place.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.

Wipro Technologies Limited

Technical Manager
05.2010 - 04.2015

Job overview

  • Championed the adoption of cloud-based technologies to scale applications efficiently while maintaining security compliance standards.
  • Managed Services for Test Automation Projects to various clients like Goldman Sachs, Netapp, FICO, Wells Fargo India Solutions.
  • Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs.
  • Managed vendor relationships, resulting in streamlined communication, timely delivery of services, and cost savings.
  • Improved software development processes by introducing Agile methodologies and promoting cross-functional collaboration.
  • Collaborated with product managers, designers, and business stakeholders to define project requirements, ensuring successful project delivery.

Pivotal Corporation

QA Engineer-Automation
02.2007 - 05.2010

Puravankara Projects

Trainee QA Engineer
06.2005 - 10.2006

Accenture Services Private

CSR-Technical Support
07.2004 - 05.2005

Education

BITS
Pilani

Master of Science from Business Analytics
12.2021 - 04.2024

Indian Institute of Management
Bangalore

Executive General Management Program
11.2020 - 11.2021

Bangalore Institute Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering
06.2000 - 05.2004

Accomplishments

  • Bronze Award : Issued by 6th CII National Competition-Digitalization Robotics & Automation (DRA) organized by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)in Mar 2022
  • 4th Topper Executive General Management Program, IIM Bangalore
  • KPMG Super Team Award
  • KPMG Applaud- Onsite recognition Award

Certification

Certified Scrum Master
Priya Hamsa PrabhakarSenior Delivery Manager