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Sabareesh NJ

Principal Program Manager
Bengaluru,KA
Sabareesh NJ

Summary

CAREER SUMMARY Highly experienced professional with 14+ years in IT industry, Started the career as software developer and progressed to program manager, Have footprints in all the stages of SDLC, with an essence of Lean and Agile methodology, technical transformation in organization. Posses expertise in handling direct customers, contractors and managing, coordinating with cross-cultural teams across different time zones.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
3
Certification
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sabre India
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Principal Program Manager
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Drove successful product launches by coordinating with stakeholders, managing schedules, and mitigating risks.
  • Improved cross-functional communication by establishing regular meetings and facilitating clear documentation.
  • Collaborated closely with key departments to align technical initiatives with overall business objectives.
  • Coordinated and planned operational meetings to reduce inter-departmental redundancy.
  • Delivered high-impact presentations to stakeholders demonstrating program value, progress updates, and strategic recommendations.
  • Collaborated with team to define and explore business challenges, creating technical roadmaps based on findings.
  • Performed risk management assessments on projects.
  • Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Successfully managed multiple simultaneous projects while adhering to strict deadlines for optimal progress tracking.
  • Defined and managed feedback loop, integrating customer complaints and suggestions into future programmatic changes.
  • Prioritized platform upgrades, considering both long-term and short-term return on investment (ROI) potential to maximize spending impact.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing deadlines effectively under pressure through meticulous organization skills and time management.
  • Worked closely with other departments to better understand product features and develop appropriate training materials.
  • Implemented robust cybersecurity protocols, significantly mitigating risk exposure for clients.
  • Customized IT solutions to align with specific business objectives, driving enhanced operational performance and competitiveness.
  • Streamlined data migration processes, facilitating smoother transitions to new platforms without data loss.
  • Facilitated transition to agile project management methodologies, improving project flexibility and stakeholder engagement.
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring repeat business and sustained revenue growth.
  • Coordinated with software developers to tailor applications to client-specific requirements, ensuring maximum usability and satisfaction.

Thales India
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Senior Lead Engineer, Project Manager
02.2019 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Managed resource allocation efficiently to maximize output while minimizing costs across multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Developed robust technical documentation, ensuring clear communication of specifications and requirements among team members.
  • Innovated new solutions for complex engineering challenges, resulting in improved product functionality and user experience.
  • Implemented rigorous testing procedures to identify improvement opportunities and ensure optimal system performance.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
  • Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
  • Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
  • Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex projects on time and within budget.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing timely status updates, addressing concerns proactively, and maintaining open lines of communication throughout project lifecycle.
  • Analyzed data from completed projects to inform future decision-making strategies in design, planning, or process improvements efforts.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.

Amadeus Software Labs India Pvt ltd
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Senior software Engineer, Product Owner and Incident Manager
11.2012 - 02.2019

Job overview

  • Owned and prioritized product backlog.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies to increase team productivity and enhance overall project outcomes.
  • Developed comprehensive roadmaps outlining the product vision, goals, and milestones for successful execution.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams on technical feasibility assessments, resulting in realistic scope definition for projects.
  • Managed backlog prioritization, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality products that met customer needs.
  • Facilitated communication between development teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of requirements and expectations.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables that aligned with business goals.
  • Attended Agile ceremonies, demos and production proving activities.
  • Interacted with internal stakeholders as voice of customer.
  • Facilitated sprint reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-up meetings to ensure transparency in the development process.
  • Managed implementation of new features by outlining plans and specifications such as how, where, and when each component would work.
  • Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective IT project plans.
  • Translated technical requirements into user stories, bridging gap between development teams and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Prioritized bug fixes and enhancements based on user impact, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Led agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, significantly reducing time to market.
  • Improved team velocity by implementing and refining Scrum methodologies.
  • Gathered data from incidents that had been remedied for careful review and analysis to prevent future events.
  • Developed highly effective incident response team and trained extensively in preparation for possible events.
  • Developed and maintained detailed documentation for incident management processes, ensuring consistency in response strategies.
  • Contributed to the development of organizational disaster recovery plans by incorporating insights from past incidents and emerging trends in cybersecurity threats.
  • Delivered regular training sessions for staff members on incident management procedures, enhancing overall team efficiency and knowledge sharing capabilities.
  • Led efforts to improve internal communication tools used in managing incidents, increasing transparency and reducing response times.

Wipro Ltd
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Project Engineer
12.2009 - 11.2012

Job overview

  • Created comprehensive documentation for software components to facilitate future maintenance activities and enable seamless handoffs between team members.
  • Reduced system downtime by implementing robust error-handling and exception resolution strategies.
  • Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems to extend functionality and enhance overall user experience.
  • Increased application performance through efficient coding practices and optimization techniques.
  • Enhanced user experience by developing user-friendly interfaces and optimizing web applications.
  • Collaborated on cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects within strict deadlines.
  • Provided technical support during the implementation phase of various projects ensuring successful customer satisfaction.
  • Participated in agile development processes such as sprint planning meetings, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming sessions, and retrospective reviews to optimize team workflow patterns.
  • Streamlined code quality with thorough testing, debugging, and timely maintenance of software systems.
  • Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
  • Supervised work of programmers, designers and technicians, assigned tasks and monitored performance against targets.
  • Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
  • Enhanced user experience through designing and implementing user-friendly interfaces.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Built databases and table structures for web applications.
  • Developed next generation integration platform for internal applications.
  • Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
  • Participated in team development of divisional standards for technology use.

Education

Anna University
Tiruvannamalai

Bachelor of Science from Information Technology
08.2004 - 05.2008

University Overview

GPA: 80%, with Distinction

Karnataka State Open University
Bengaluru

MBA from Project Management and Information Technology
09.2011 - 05.2013

University Overview

GPA: 75%

Skills

Operational Excellence

Portfolio Management

Digital Transformation

Software Development Lifecycle

Requirements Gathering

Knowledge management

Information Security

Stakeholder Management

Lean Six Sigma

Service Delivery Management

Cross-functional team leadership

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Scope Management

Project Leadership

Agile Methodology

Strategic Planning

Implementation planning

Risk Management

Project Coordination

Status Updates

Change Management

Technical leadership

Program review

Project integration activities

Teamwork and Collaboration

Decision-Making

Customer Relationship Management

Task Prioritization

Team building

Access Control

Endpoint Security

Application security

Two-Factor Authentication

Web Application Security

Penetration Testing

Network Security Management

Vulnerability Assessment

Network protocols

Security risk assessment

Adaptability

Continuous Improvement

Project Planning

Technology Integration

Operations Management

Certification

IPMA Level C Certified Project Manager

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

ITIL Foundation Certification

Amadeus Basic Functionality Certification and Ticketing Fundamentals Certification

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balance

Software

JIRA

Rally

DOORS

Obeya

MS Teams

Confluence

PLM

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Upper intermediate (B2)
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Principal Program Manager

Sabre India
01.2022 - Current

Senior Lead Engineer, Project Manager

Thales India
02.2019 - 01.2022

Senior software Engineer, Product Owner and Incident Manager

Amadeus Software Labs India Pvt ltd
11.2012 - 02.2019

Karnataka State Open University

MBA from Project Management and Information Technology
09.2011 - 05.2013

Project Engineer

Wipro Ltd
12.2009 - 11.2012

Anna University

Bachelor of Science from Information Technology
08.2004 - 05.2008
IPMA Level C Certified Project Manager Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) ITIL Foundation Certification Amadeus Basic Functionality Certification and Ticketing Fundamentals Certification
Sabareesh NJPrincipal Program Manager