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Education
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Certification
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Raghunandan M C

Raghunandan M C

Program Consultant
Bengaluru

Summary

Seasoned Project Consultant with over seven years of experience in End-to-End (E2E) Application Delivery Lifecycle. Core competencies include managing projects from inception to completion, serving as a Release Manager, Scrum Master, Transition Manager, and leading Change Management and Project Coordination initiatives. Expertise extends to geopolitical risk analysis, social media management, government liaison, and documentation tasks. Skilled in public speaking, data analysis, and creating compelling presentations. Strong in resource and stakeholder management, problem-solving, networking, and leadership. Known for delivering value and meeting deadlines with a results-oriented approach.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Program Manager Consultant

Wipro Technologies
BENGALURU
03.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded the deployment and delivery of Anaplan and VISTEX applications as Project Manager and Scrum Master for Philips International markets
  • Collaborated with the Philips Global IT Sales Excellence Domain to manage end-to-end solution delivery, ensuring alignment with project specifications
  • Led scope management by interfacing with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Architects, driving the Design & Solution phase towards the Build phase
  • Facilitated Release Planning and Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint reviews and planning meetings, to foster team engagement and commitment
  • Guided teams through the Scrum framework, ensuring efficient sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
  • Optimized team performance by assessing responsibilities, delegating tasks, and balancing capacity and velocity to meet productivity targets
  • Championed Agile best practices, promoting team unity and navigating through impediments to maintain high productivity levels
  • Addressed and resolved challenges to team delivery, such as cultural differences and operational barriers, ensuring seamless project progression
  • Conducted all SCRUM Ceremonies with proficiency, ensuring their successful execution
  • Enhanced cross-functional collaboration across diverse time zones, strengthening team dynamics and project outcomes
  • Advocated for Agile methodologies as a key cultural asset, driving business value and strategic advantage
  • Championed process improvements that led to reduced operational inefficiencies within the organization.
  • Collaborated with business analysts to define requirements and develop solutions that addressed client needs effectively.
  • Coached team members on best practices in project management, enhancing their skills and improving overall performance.
  • Optimized resource allocation by identifying skill gaps within the team and providing targeted training opportunities for professional growth.

Project and Change Management Consultant

Philips India Ltd
Gurugram
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Spearheaded the Clean Sweep project, transitioning Indian Subcontinent Business users from Legacy to SAP4Hana, enhancing operational efficiency
  • Drove end-to-end project visibility, reporting to a cross-functional Core Team to preempt conflicts and facilitate strategic decisions
  • Ensured transparent communication of project milestones to the India Business Management Team, maintaining stakeholder engagement
  • Orchestrated comprehensive training programs, empowering employees to excel in the new SAP4Hana environment
  • Championed change management initiatives, aligning technology and process improvements with organizational goals
  • Fostered collaboration by effectively liaising with key users, business leaders, and cross-functional units, setting communication standards
  • Proactively managed change requests, incorporating valuable business insights to optimize project outcomes

Researcher and Web Manager

Centre For Land Warfare Studies
New Delhi
10.2018 - 02.2021
  • Co-authored two pivotal chapters in '20 Years of Kargil: Surprise, Vijay, and Strategy,' a seminal book marking the 20th anniversary of the Kargil conflict
  • Spearheaded website management, ensuring timely updates and maintenance in collaboration with external vendors
  • Conducted in-depth research on India's national security and international relations, formulating policy recommendations for key stakeholders
  • Orchestrated a series of national and international seminars, webinars, and roundtable discussions to foster dialogue and knowledge exchange
  • Crafted comprehensive reports and presentations, contributing scholarly articles to peer-reviewed journals
  • Engaged with various Indian government departments to facilitate research initiatives
  • Managed official communications across social media platforms and the organization's website, enhancing public outreach and engagement

Risk Analyst and Management Trainee

Mitkat Advisory Services Pvt Ltd
Gurugram
04.2017 - 06.2017
  • Spearheaded initiatives in the Geopolitical Risk Management domain, enhancing organizational resilience against global uncertainties
  • Conducted in-depth research on Geo-politics, security, and counterterrorism, informing strategic decision-making processes
  • Analyzed and synthesized complex security issues, policies, and legislation to provide actionable intelligence for business applications
  • Provided clients with robust risk analysis and strategic insights, incorporating the latest socio-political and security trends
  • Delivered exceptional clerical support, ensuring seamless operations through meticulous management of routine and specialized tasks

Education

Master's - Diplomacy, Law & Business

O.P. JINDAL GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

Bachelor's - Business Management

BANGALORE UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Agile Project Leadership

  • Comprehensive Project Coordination

  • Change Process Optimization

  • End-to-End Release Coordination

  • Effective Time Management

  • Informed Decision Making

  • Team Leadership

  • Effective Presentation Skills

  • Compliance Risk Management

  • Microsoft 365 Proficiency

  • ServiceNow Proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Certificate of Appreciation - Team Up to Win - Jan 2025
  • WIPRO TECH Guru Award December 2024
  • Philips Commercial IT Leadership Award - June 2024
  • Client Appreciation from Sales Excellence Team- Take Ownership to deliver fast - 2023.
  • Certification by the then Chief of Army Staff Gen Bipin Rawat for outstanding contribution for institutional building (2019-20).

Certification

ISB -Certification IT Project Management

Timeline

PMI- Generative AI Overview for Project Managers

03-2025

PMI-Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers

02-2025

PMI- Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project Managers

01-2025

ISB -Certification IT Project Management

08-2022

Program Manager Consultant

Wipro Technologies
03.2022 - Current

Project and Change Management Consultant

Philips India Ltd
06.2021 - 03.2022

Researcher and Web Manager

Centre For Land Warfare Studies
10.2018 - 02.2021

Risk Analyst and Management Trainee

Mitkat Advisory Services Pvt Ltd
04.2017 - 06.2017

Bachelor's - Business Management

BANGALORE UNIVERSITY

Master's - Diplomacy, Law & Business

O.P. JINDAL GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

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