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Tarun Kumar Bhatt

Bengaluru

Summary

Goal-oriented Program Manager with 14+ years of experience leading large-scale projects, product development, and Agile transformations. Skilled in risk management, process optimization, and driving revenue growth. Proficient in Agile frameworks as a Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist 5.0, and Agile Coach. Experienced in Jira and Confluence administration. Excels at delivering impactful workshops and engaging stakeholders through clear communication.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Founder

DigiKhata
Bengaluru
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Developed a high-functioning trading journal and performance analysis tool.
  • Utilized Figma and Jira for design and project management.
  • Conducted market research and user interviews, leading to several strategic pivots.
  • Gained insights into financial markets and trader behavior.
  • Project concluded due to market misfit and competition offering free tools.

Program Manager

CareerBuilder
Remote/Noida
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Implemented the RACI system to standardize team processes along with keeping track of project progress using relevant health metrics.
  • Managed resource allocation and budget control, ensuring seamless collaboration with Product Owners to address evolving business requirements.
  • Provided weekly executive summaries to the CEO, utilizing RAG (Red-Amber-Green) status for clear reporting on project health and risk management.
  • Enhanced accuracy of data analysis through custom reporting on delivery timelines, incident tracking and resolution efficiency.
  • Led the successful implementation of Agile practices, creating a culture of ongoing improvement, transparency, and optimized processes.
  • Designed and implemented dashboards for performance tracking, including sprint ratings, velocity reports, incident audits, and stakeholder management, enhancing visibility and accountability.

Project Manager

OLXPeople
Bengaluru
06.2019 - 09.2020
  • Led the planning and execution of Aasaanjobs to OLXPeople transformation project, successfully meeting the forecasted deadline.
  • Developed bespoke processes that improved delivery efficiency by 40%.
  • Successfully streamlined support systems leading to a 60% decrease in wait times and a significant increase of 50% in customer satisfaction.
  • Organized hackathons and tech talks to promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
  • Spearheaded Agile transformation and implementation by socializing Agile concepts and synthesizing Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
  • Enhanced communication transparency while driving process optimization by planning and implementing OKRs and KRAs.
  • Delivered key metrics and reports, including Sprint Ratings, Velocity, Burndown charts, and Maturity Audits.
  • Managed stakeholder alignment through workshops, training, scrum ceremonies, and custom dashboards.
  • Facilitated numerous initiatives such as Hackathons, In-House Tech Talks, Learning Sessions, and Industry Veterans sessions to boost professional development.

Sr. Project Manager

Wadi.com
Dubai
05.2015 - 06.2019
  • Managed cross-functional teams to implement and launch Hyperlocal app, WMS, and Seller Center for Marketplace, resulting in accelerated business growth throughout Dubai and Saudi Arabia.
  • Successfully implemented end-to-end Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), covering e-commerce and white-label solutions. Coordinated sprint planning, velocity tracking, release management while ensuring compliance with Definition of Done (DOD) standards.
  • Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement, ensuring continuous team alignment and delivery of quality solutions.
  • Orchestrated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and delivery processes, improving operational efficiency for the Hyperlocal app and Marketplace Seller Center.
  • Integrated CRM systems and optimized the Warehouse Management System (WMS) for better inventory management and faster fulfillments.
  • Fostered an Agile mindset by coaching teams on Agile principles, driving collaboration, and continuous improvements through Scrum and Kanban.
  • Ensured transparent communication with stakeholders, aligning on product goals and removing bottlenecks for scalable, competitive market operations.

Education

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications

Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Lucknow
01-2007

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Applications

Lucknow University
Lucknow
01-2004

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Budget Estimations
  • Customer Engagement
  • Change Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Lean Agilist
  • Strategic Planner
  • Project Management
  • Atlassian Suite
  • Risk Mitigation
  • People Management
  • Negotiation and Influencing
  • Impact Assessment
  • Customer Success Management
  • Program Oversight
  • Performance Benchmarking
  • Process Improvements

Certification

  • SAFe Agilist 5.0, Scaled Agile, 2020
  • Agile Coach: ICP-ACC, 2019
  • CSM: Scrum Alliance, 2017

PREVIOUS ORGANIZATIOINS

  • ThinkFuture Technologies (Sep 2008- April 2014) - Associate Technical Lead, Gurgaon
  • HCL InfoSystems (Jan 2007 - Sep 2008) - OJT - PEG, Rudrapur

Timeline

Co-Founder

DigiKhata
01.2022 - 03.2024

Program Manager

CareerBuilder
09.2020 - 09.2021

Project Manager

OLXPeople
06.2019 - 09.2020

Sr. Project Manager

Wadi.com
05.2015 - 06.2019

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications

Uttar Pradesh Technical University

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Applications

Lucknow University

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