RAGHU RAM BHIMRAO
Program Manager
Hyderabad,TS
Summary
Seasoned IT Program Manager with over 20 years of experience leading large-scale cybersecurity and IT initiatives, specializing in Identity and Access Management and Privileged Access Management. Known for effectively managing global teams and overseeing multi-million dollar projects. Adept at aligning security strategies with business objectives and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. PMP-certified leader dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager / Technical Program Manager
Cognizant
12.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: A multinational technology company specializing in IT services and consulting
- Led a Google Play Protect program with 400 global resources to analyze and mitigate malware in Android applications
- Guided onshore/offshore teams through security testing processes, malware analysis, and vulnerability reporting
- Implemented delivery excellence protocols and quality controls, improving threat detection rates and ensuring on-time, high-quality deliverables
- Oversaw innovation initiatives and regular status reporting to client executives
- A multinational technology company specializing in IT services and consulting
Senior Manager / Technical Program Manager
Cognizant
12.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: A multinational technology company specializing in IT services and consulting
- Managed a multi-year IAM program for Novartis, including an OIM upgrade on RHEL 7 and an Active Directory transformation project
- Turned around a previously behind-schedule OIM upgrade to successful completion by re-aligning scope and timelines
- Ensured the upgraded IAM systems met compliance requirements and improved access governance
- A multinational technology company specializing in IT services and consulting
Senior Manager / Technical Program Manager
Cognizant
12.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: A multinational technology company specializing in IT services and consulting
- Directed the end-to-end deployment of Armis across 6 global data centers for Booking.com
- Coordinated integration of Armis with enterprise tools including ServiceNow, CrowdStrike, Nessus, JAMF, Active Directory, ClearPass, and SIEM solutions
- Achieved a successful on-time go-live, providing the organization with comprehensive asset visibility
- A multinational technology company specializing in IT services and consulting
AML Domain Expert / Project Manager
NICE Actimize
02.2014 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: A leading provider of financial crime, risk, and compliance solutions
- Led a multi-year, multiphase Anti-Money Laundering – AML compliance program for JPMorgan Chase
- Managed cross-functional teams to implement Actimize AML solutions addressing regulatory consent order requirements
- Defined project roadmaps and delivered system enhancements that improved detection of suspicious activities
- A leading provider of financial crime, risk, and compliance solutions
SAP BW Principal Consultant
Marvel InfoTech
10.2012 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: An IT services company providing consulting and solutions
- Led the implementation of a new SAP Business Warehouse solution for a manufacturing client
- Gathered requirements and defined project scope for integrating COPA and SD data cubes and reports
- Developed project plans and managed the execution of ETL and data modeling tasks
- An IT services company providing consulting and solutions
SAP BW/HANA Consultant
Utopia Inc
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: An IT consulting company specializing in SAP solutions
- Established the SAP HANA/BW practice for Utopia Inc
- Installed and configured SAP HANA in a multi-tenant cloud environment
- Led proof-of-concept projects demonstrating advanced analytics capabilities
- An IT consulting company specializing in SAP solutions
Manager of Applications & Support
Alloy Media & Marketing
06.2000 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: A media and marketing company focused on Generation Y consumers
- Managed development and support of enterprise applications for a leading media and marketing company
- Oversaw the Oracle E-Business Suite R12 financial system and CRM integrations
- Ensured high availability and alignment with business needs
- A media and marketing company focused on Generation Y consumers
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
09.2000 - 05.2002
Skills
Active Directory
Agile
AML
ASPNET
Big Data
CIS
CRM
Cybersecurity
E-Business
EDR
ERP
ETL
Hadoop
HANA
IAM
IoT
ISO 27001
ITSM
jamf
KYC
Marvel
Nessus
Okta
Oracle ERP
PMI
PMO
PMP
RHEL
Salesforce
SAP
SAP BW
SAP HANA
Scrum
ServiceNow
SiEM
SOX
Waterfall
Oracle E-Business Suite
Gmail
Operations management
Resource allocation
Talent development
Strategic planning
Team development
Team building
Problem-solving
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
Accomplishments
- Improved Threat Detection: Implemented security protocols improving threat detection by 30% for Google Play Protect program.
- Completed IAM Project: Successfully completed IAM project for Novartis, meeting 100% compliance requirements.
- Led Armis Deployment: Directed Armis deployment across 6 data centers, achieving on-time go-live success.
- Enhanced AML Compliance: Led AML compliance program for JPMorgan Chase, reducing suspicious activities by 20%.
Timeline
Senior Manager / Technical Program Manager
Cognizant
12.2018 - Current
Senior Manager / Technical Program Manager
Cognizant
12.2018 - Current
Senior Manager / Technical Program Manager
Cognizant
12.2018 - Current
AML Domain Expert / Project Manager
NICE Actimize
02.2014 - 12.2018
SAP BW Principal Consultant
Marvel InfoTech
10.2012 - 01.2013
SAP BW/HANA Consultant
Utopia Inc
02.2012 - 08.2012
Master of Science (M.S.) -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
09.2000 - 05.2002
Manager of Applications & Support
Alloy Media & Marketing
06.2000 - 01.2012