Hi, I’m
SANGEETHA PRASHANTH
Head - IT Program Management
Chennai
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Head of IT Program Management with 20 years of demonstrated history in spearheading strategic and transformative initiatives. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. An effective leader with proven ability to lead high-performing teams, strategic planning and resource optimization. Skilled in driving efficiency, innovation, and collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Adept at aligning IT programs with business objectives to drive sustainable success. Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to drive business growth and exceed stakeholder expectations. Strong advocate of Diversity and Inclusion. Founding member of diversity Allies and organizational level CFT for accessibility hiring and research
Overview
11
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
4
Certificates
Work History
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
Head- IT Program Management
02.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Streamlined Program management methodologies and communication in unit increasing efficiency by 90%
- Oversee 70+ unit initiatives and large programs throughout its lifecycle, while providing accurate reporting to sponsors and stakeholders.
- Develop and manage IT program budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost-effectiveness while maintaining financial transparency and accountability.
- Collaborating with Chief Information officer to optimize IT governance capabilities by implementing innovative and scalable solutions to improve program governance processes and reporting.
- Develop and execute new comprehensive IT program management strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Creating structure, process, and best practices for program execution.
- Provide leadership and direction for planning, execution, and monitoring of all IT programs and projects.
- Build and mentor high-performing teams of IT program managers, project managers, and other staff to ensure successful program delivery.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with IT programs, proactively addressing potential issues to minimize impact on project outcomes.
- Establish and enforce quality standards and best practices to ensure delivery of high-quality IT solutions that meet stakeholder requirements and industry standards.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish mechanisms for monitoring and reporting program performance, making data-driven decisions to optimize program delivery.
- Implement effective change management processes to manage program scope, schedule, and resource changes, ensuring successful program delivery while minimizing disruptions to business operations.
- Foster culture of continuous improvement within IT program management team, encouraging innovation, learning, and adoption of best practices to drive ongoing success and excellence.
Tata Consultancy Services
Program Director
01.2013 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Transitioned cost critical programs from Waterfall to Agile
- Enabled business value delivery through frequent releases, faster time to market and increased customer satisfaction
- As certified SAFe Practitioner, worked with Agile Centre of Excellence (ACOE) to develop targeted training programs for on SAFe Coaching and inculcate agile behaviors
- Deployed highly successful Internal Transport Management System
- Revamped legacy web application to best in class, secured web and mobile application catering to 100000+ associates, 70+ Sites PAN India and 40+ Vendors
- Delivered first of its kind BESPOKE web-based Inventory and server vulnerability Management System for Corporate Infrastructure Services, reducing manpower efforts by 90% and infra costs by 44%
- As Data Privacy Champion, helped large Canadian Airline client to restructure their Data Privacy Organization.
Education
Scaled Agile IncIndia
Safe Agilist: Agile Coaching and Certification
02.2021 - 05.2021
ICP ACCMumbai, MH
Agile Coach: Coaching and Mentoring
01.2016 - 04.2016
University of MadrasChennai
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management: General Management
06.2002 - 05.2004
University of MadrasChennai
Master of Arts from Economics
01.2004 - 01.2006
Skills
Project & Portfolio Management
Team work & Leadership
Analytical Problem Solving
Program Management
Financial and Budget management
Tactical Planning and Execution
Risk Management
People Management
Training and Competency Development
Accomplishments
- Silver Certified Mentor. Awarded Golden Guru for contribution towards organizational level training and competency development. Coached large teams of up to 60 members on a holistic agile transformation journey.
- Key Ally of organizational diversity and inclusion CFT driving PWD hiring, policies and transformation.
- Certified Growth and Transformation Consultant. Successful assignments on steering Large Deutsch Organization merger, procurement value chain rehaul, transport management systems
- Contextual Mastery in Digital Accessibility, policies, implementation, and consulting
Certification
AGILE Practices (SCRUM, KANBAN, SAFe)
Timeline
Scaled Agile Inc
Safe Agilist: Agile Coaching and Certification
02.2021 - 05.2021
Head- IT Program Management
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
02.2020 - Current
ICP ACC
Agile Coach: Coaching and Mentoring
01.2016 - 04.2016
Program Director
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2013 - 02.2020
University of Madras
Master of Arts from Economics
01.2004 - 01.2006
University of Madras
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management: General Management
06.2002 - 05.2004
Other Info
Canadian PR holder (Valid till Sep'2024)