Selvam Chandrasekaran
Chennai
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented Technical Project Manager with over 15 years of experience managing enterprise-level IT and transformation initiatives in the Banking and Financial Services (BFSI) domain. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, delivering projects on time and within budget, and ensuring compliance with global regulatory frameworks. Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and digital modernization projects for major clients including Citi and Barclays.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies
Chennai
05.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: Client: Citi Bank
- Spearheaded multiple digital transformation initiatives across retail and corporate banking domains.
- Managed diverse teams of up to 65 members in India and abroad, maintaining 98%+ SLA compliance.
- Implemented Agile best practices, accelerating sprint cycles and improving code release velocity by 25%.
- Delivered process automation and optimization projects, reducing project delivery costs by up to 20%.
- Partnered with Citi’s senior leadership to ensure alignment with strategic goals and regulatory demands.
- Conducted forecasting, budgeting, and ROI analysis to guide financial decisions and resource allocations.
- Client: Citi Bank
- Recognized multiple times for excellence in delivery and stakeholder communication.
- Successfully navigated high-stakes environments with stringent AML, KYC, and Fraud Prevention mandates.
Operations Manager
Barclays
Chennai
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Company Overview: via Wipro
- Oversaw compliance reviews for high-risk global clients including trusts, corporates, and financial institutions.
- Managed service delivery, KPIs, and client communication for offshore teams.
- Enhanced quality control by implementing new checks, improving compliance scoring.
- Via Wipro
Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Chennai
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Directed operations for fund transfers and EMEA account closures, managing accuracy and compliance.
- Delivered training, audits, and risk reviews to improve team performance.
Senior Processing Executive
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
08.2006 - 08.2010
- Led credentialing operations in accordance with NCQA and state-level mandates.
- Ensured data accuracy for provider files and coordinated with stakeholders to resolve compliance gaps.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University Name
Skills
- Technical Project Management
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Regulatory Compliance (AML, KYC)
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Risk Identification & Mitigation
- Team Building & Leadership
- Digital Banking Transformation
- Jira
- Confluence
- PTS
- MS Project
- SharePoint
Certification
- PMP Certification (Expected/Certified)
- Agile Certified Practitioner
- ITIL Foundation Certified
Timeline
Project Manager
Wipro Technologies
05.2012 - Current
Operations Manager
Barclays
01.2012 - 05.2012
Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
08.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Processing Executive
Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2006 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University Name
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