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Theresa Raiji Antony

Transformation & Continuous Improvement Lead
Chennai

Summary

Results-driven Change Management Practitioner with 15 years of experience in organizational transformation and Agile delivery. Certified Scrum Master and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with expertise in technology adoption, cultural change, and enterprise-level process improvements. Skilled in stakeholder management, structured execution, and developing high-performance teams.

Overview

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Work History

Sr Transformation Continuous Improvement Lead

Shell
Chennai, TAMIL NADU
02.2018 - Current
  • streamlined digital transformation initiatives (6 high-impact projects for 2026) across technical asset organization, supporting adoption of new systems and workflows for 250+ users across business units.
  • Drove delivered change initiatives aligned to 10% process efficiency improvement and/or 250 million hard save business value realization.
  • Performed stakeholder impact and organizational readiness assessments for 50+ key stakeholder groups, minimizing change resistance and speeding implementation timelines.
  • developed capability across teams via coaching (25% coaching time), stakeholder engagement, and standardized improvement frameworks, maintaining productivity, quality, and adoption improvements
  • Facilitated agile transformation initiatives across cross-functional teams, supporting product owners and leadership in embedding agile ways of working for all digital projects.
  • Improved team productivity by 10% through sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous feedback practices. Raised agile maturity from level x to level y by coaching 50+ team leaders on agile principles.

Senior Associate, Process Excellence & Quality

UAE Exchange
09.2016 - 02.2018
  • Streamlined service processes through centralization and automation, enhancing cycle time and accuracy.
  • Managed end-to-end Lean and process-mapping projects, ensuring clear governance and reporting.
  • Created detailed process documentation (5-level mapping, risk/regulatory aligned).
  • Conducted customer-impact assessments and supported front-office change rollouts.

Senior Executive, Business Excellence

Flextronics
06.2014 - 08.2016
  • Led Lean & Six Sigma projects across GBS verticals, achieving efficiency and quality improvements.
  • Facilitated QMS implementation and fostered quality culture through targeted programs.
  • Conducted Lean workshops and mentored teams in problem-solving, enhancing KPI management skills.

Senior Process Excellence Analyst

Maersk
07.2012 - 05.2014
  • Delivered improvement projects resulting in 30%+ efficiency gains for Import teams.
  • Mentored teams in RCA, SIPOC, 5W2H, and PEX tools to enhance process understanding.
  • Published weekly dashboards and facilitated VSM deployment across business units.

Quality Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
09.2006 - 08.2011
  • Managed SLA performance, conducted quality audits, and analyzed processes to ensure compliance for F&A clients.
  • Trained teams on Lean Six Sigma, FMEA, and structured problem-solving to enhance problem-solving capabilities.
  • Developed QMS documentation and led process optimization initiatives to streamline operations.

Education

Master of Arts - Masters of Social Work

Stella Maris College
Chennai
04.2001 -

BBA - Business Administration

University of Madras
Chennai
01-2002

Skills

Stakeholder ManagementAgile Coaching / Scrum Mastery

Continuous Improvement LeadershipCommunication Strategy DevelopmentCapability Building & TrainingDigital Transformation DeliveryLean Process ImprovementCross-functional Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Designed and implemented a Change Management framework and governance model.
  • Agile coach- for identifying and reporting the capacity utilization
  • Received EVP and CEO awards for high-value transformation and Lean projects.
  • Customer satisfaction improved from 33% to 64% through targeted quality initiatives.
  • Built quality and CI training modules widely adopted across teams.

Certification

Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

Worked with teams and clients across Middle East, US, UK, France, and China.

Timeline

Sr Transformation Continuous Improvement Lead

Shell
02.2018 - Current

Senior Associate, Process Excellence & Quality

UAE Exchange
09.2016 - 02.2018

Senior Executive, Business Excellence

Flextronics
06.2014 - 08.2016

Senior Process Excellence Analyst

Maersk
07.2012 - 05.2014

Quality Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
09.2006 - 08.2011

Master of Arts - Masters of Social Work

Stella Maris College
04.2001 -

BBA - Business Administration

University of Madras
Theresa Raiji AntonyTransformation & Continuous Improvement Lead