Sonu Kumar
Noida
Summary
Results-driven Program Manager with 9 years of experience in digital transformation, cloud migration, and large-scale platform launches within media and technology. Skilled in program governance, agile delivery, and stakeholder management. Proven expertise in platform optimization, SEO-driven growth, and scalable product ecosystems, with recent coordination of AI and ML initiatives and automation projects across digital platforms.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Times News Network
01.2024 - Current
- Managed end-to-end program execution, including planning, stakeholder coordination, and delivery tracking, streamlining release timelines and enhancing delivery predictability.
- Managed program delivery across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups, coordinating with delivery managers and internal teams to align workflows and enhance execution efficiency.
- Led digital transformation initiatives across multiple media platforms, contributing to the launch of three new digital verticals and improving overall platform operations through cross functional program coordination.
- Managed high traffic election coverage operations across four major websites and multiple regional language platforms, supporting large scale user engagement during national election counting.
- Coordinated cloud migration initiatives and application rollouts, improving system performance, strengthening platform security, and enhancing user experience.
- Improved release management processes for TN App and TN Shorts by strengthening coordination between product, engineering, and QA teams, enhancing deployment consistency and platform stability.
- Led the launch of Times Drive and Health&Me platforms, including CMS transition, product rollout coordination, and collaboration with engineering and editorial teams.
- Contributed to the launch of the Times Education platform, supporting product roadmap execution and cross functional collaboration across content, product, and technology teams.
Deputy Manager
HCL Tech
07.2020 - 12.2023
- Led the enterprise rollout of Microsoft Defender Endpoint Protection across a large fleet of client managed workstations, strengthening endpoint security and improving the organization’s cybersecurity posture.
- Led planning and execution for Azure AD SSO integration as part of a Zero Trust security initiative, enabling secure authentication across a large set of enterprise applications.
- Coordinated the migration of Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) to Azure, improving accessibility and strengthening centralized security management for enterprise users.
- Coordinated implementation of enterprise cloud security policies aligned with CIS benchmark standards, enhancing compliance and bolstering protection of critical cloud infrastructure.
- Managed a portfolio of 10+ enterprise projects focused on workstation security and cloud migration initiatives, coordinating cross functional teams to ensure timely delivery and operational stability.
- Applied project portfolio management (PPM) practices to track milestones, manage dependencies, and improve delivery predictability across multiple concurrent projects.
- Strengthened project governance and financial tracking through enhanced milestone monitoring, resource coordination, and improved cash flow visibility across ongoing programs.
Senior Management Trainee - Projects
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
10.2013 - 04.2018
- Facilitated resource planning and utilization for data center maintenance operations across EMEA and APAC, aligning with budget targets and operational requirements.
- Coordinated compliance monitoring and reporting, developing and managing an annual compliance analysis program to enhance visibility and tracking of regulatory and operational requirements.
- Generated and updated compliance and operational reports for leadership teams, aiding governance, risk monitoring, and decision making across regional operations.
Systems Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Coordinated with program managers on tracking multiple project workstreams, enhancing project documentation, milestone tracking, and delivery reporting.
- Managed client reporting for multiple projects, preparing monthly and quarterly updates to ensure transparency on project progress and delivery status.
- Prepared cost, revenue, and budget tracking reports for ongoing projects, helping improve financial visibility and supporting program level decision making.
- Collaborated with the Resource Management Group to support workforce planning and onboarding activities aligned with project staffing requirements.
- Assisted in SLA monitoring and commercial analysis, supporting estimation of billable activities and helping track service performance across multiple client engagements.geographical regions for diverse clients.
- Successfully onboarded and trained 10 new team members, improving productivity by 30% within three months.
- Administered 10+ business continuity plans, conducting quarterly mock drills, enhancing business readiness by 30%.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Management, Finance
Institute of Management Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science & Engineering
Siddaganga Institute of Management
All India Senior School Certificate Examination -
D.A.V. Model School
All India Secondary School Examination -
D.A.V. Model School
Skills
- Program & Project Management
- Agile & Scrum Management
- Stakeholder management
- Risk & Issue Management
- Release & Delivery Management
- Portfolio governance
- New Vertical & Product Launch
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Cloud migration
- AI/ML coordination
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Resource Planning & Workflow Optimization
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Negotiation & Communication
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PRINCE2 Agile, SAFe Agile, Google Cloud Digital Leader, Google AI Essentials, Google Prompting Essentials, IBM Generative AI for Everyone, Generative AI Introduction and Applications, AI Foundations for Everyone, Prompt Design in Vertex AI, AI Product Management Specialization, Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers, MS Excel Intermediate, MS PowerPoint Intermediate, FLIP Banking Fundamentals.
Timeline
Program Manager
Times News Network
01.2024 - Current
Deputy Manager
HCL Tech
07.2020 - 12.2023
Systems Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
10.2013 - 03.2014
Senior Management Trainee - Projects
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
10.2013 - 04.2018
Post Graduate Diploma - Management, Finance
Institute of Management Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science & Engineering
Siddaganga Institute of Management
All India Senior School Certificate Examination -
D.A.V. Model School
All India Secondary School Examination -
D.A.V. Model School