Hi, I’m
VENKATESAN RADHAKRISHNAN
Program/Project Management Professional
Chennai
Summary
Project Management professional with 14+ years of experience in client services, leadership and IT project delivery. 6+ years of project/product and program management experience. Extensive experience and proven track record in delivering million dollar global and regional implementation projects in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement and Retail businesses. Managing the entire product and service life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities and working with various business & IT partners. Building trusted partnership with IT leadership, Business leaders and Business Partners for creating new technology capabilities, solving business challenges and creating business values to clients. Facilitating Agile adoption for the organization with the leadership and recommendations to management based on best practices and working in a global and diverse environment. Experience in managing large and complex enterprise wide digital transformation projects. Experience in planning and executing projects using Agile, Waterfall, SCRUM, Kanban methodologies. Expert in Cloud technologies and delivery models. Experience in leading complex projects globally and supporting PMO governance by creating reports and dashboards. Managing large work efforts and coordinating distributed teams with leadership and influencing skills. Proficient in understanding of the key digital application and Infrastructure technological landscapes - ERP, CRM, Supply Chain, Procurement, Cloud (Compute, Network, Storage), Legal, System Integration, Security/access, and Data analytics. Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate complex concepts to cross functional teams.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
5
Certificates
Work History
Kimberly-Clark
Program Management
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Leading and managing digital transformation program/projects size of more than 8 parallel projects with total estimated value of $20M. Achieved closing them within budget and schedule.
- Working closely with Global Team and supporting business and IT leaders to develop and implement actions aligned with all Kimberly-Clark business strategies to deliver new IT Infrastructure and Supply Chain capabilities for Consumer Goods business.
- Streamlined program management, administrative and financial processes to increase efficiency by implementing in program management and execution.
- Determined change management needs and defined behaviors for effective program management.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leading to more efficient program management.
- Maintained organizational alignment with corporate processes, program management best practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to develop long-term strategies for sustainable growth in program management efforts.
- Spearheaded process improvements initiatives within program management function, leading to reduced redundancies and enhanced productivity.
- Championed organizational change and driving optimization by promoting adoption of innovative program management approaches that supported strategic goals and objectives.
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Project/Program Management
03.2017 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Led global and regional SAP APO, Ariba Marketplace, S4 HANA, ECC, EWM implementation projects to deliver new IT Infrastructure and Supply Chain capabilities for Retail and Consumer Goods business.
- Coordinated with external partners to align project goals and objectives, fostering collaborative relationships for mutual success
- Fostered strong relationships with cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration throughout project lifecycle
Fidelity Investments
Product Management
04.2016 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Worked closely with Sr. Product Manager to deliver in-house technology platform for Legal, Compliance and repository system, led
the project team using Agile methodology by leveraging existing infrastructure. - Liaised between business and development team to deliver project deliverables.
- Worked closely with business partners to negotiate minimum viable product for delivery.
- Responsible for enforcing agile practices, removing impediments and promoting transparency.
Computer Sciences Corporation
Cloud Engineering
04.2014 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Worked closely with Sr. Manager to build and enhance cloud platform in order to generate customer base and improving product features for Cloud Service Provider using Agile methodology.
- Developed Cloud based solutons using Verizon Cloud Compute and related platorms.
- Built virtual systems that support cloud implementaton.
CSS Corp
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
04.2011 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Worked closely with PMO leadership for business operations and MIS team to lead and manage executive reports and dashboards.
- Optimized total cost of AVAYA CMS user licenses, time and resources.
- Developed easy, intuitive, efficient and customizable reporting application to identify and analyze operational issues to
make better decisions.
Education
Sikkim Manipal UniversitySikkim, India
MBA from Information Systems
05.2012 - 11.2014
University of MadrasChennai, India
Master of Science from Bioinformatics
06.2006 - 04.2008
NIITChennai, India
Associate of Science from Software Engineering
09.2006 - 05.2010
University of MadrasChennai, India
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
06.2003 - 04.2006
Skills
Confluence
undefinedCertification
Project Management Professional, 09/01/2017, PMstudy.com
Timeline
Program Management
Kimberly-Clark
01.2023 - Current
Project/Program Management
Cognizant Technology Solutions
03.2017 - 12.2022
Product Management
Fidelity Investments
04.2016 - 02.2017
Cloud Engineering
Computer Sciences Corporation
04.2014 - 03.2016
Sikkim Manipal University
MBA from Information Systems
05.2012 - 11.2014
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
CSS Corp
04.2011 - 02.2014
NIIT
Associate of Science from Software Engineering
09.2006 - 05.2010
University of Madras
Master of Science from Bioinformatics
06.2006 - 04.2008
University of Madras
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
06.2003 - 04.2006
Awards
- Awarded best performer, Aurora PMO Spotlight award by Kimberly-Clark (2023)
- Always striving, never settling for Effective agile transformation and productivity, Sapphire award by Cognizant (2022)
- Working as One for BU Delivery Excellence, Sapphire award by Cognizant (2021)
- Doing the right thing, the right way for GenC (Campus Recruitment Org. level initiative), Coral & Amber awards by Cognizant (2020)
- Doing the right thing, the right way for Guiding light on Project Management, Sapphire award by Cognizant (2020)
- Special Recognition Award in Hackathon conducted by Cognizant (2018)
- Awarded best team player for Client focus by CSC (2015)
- Eureka Award for the Excellence in innovation awarded by CSS Corp (2013)
- Star Performer of OND'12 awarded by CSS Corp (2012)
- Finalist in TechFest (Research and Innovation contest) held at CSS Corp (2012)
Awards
- Awarded best performer, Aurora PMO Spotlight award by Kimberly-Clark (2023)
- Always striving, never settling for Effective agile transformation and productivity, Sapphire award by Cognizant (2022)
- Working as One for BU Delivery Excellence, Sapphire award by Cognizant (2021)
- Doing the right thing, the right way for GenC (Campus Recruitment Org. level initiative), Coral & Amber awards by Cognizant (2020)
- Doing the right thing, the right way for Guiding light on Project Management, Sapphire award by Cognizant (2020)
- Special Recognition Award in Hackathon conducted by Cognizant (2018)
- Awarded best team player for Client focus by CSC (2015)
- Eureka Award for the Excellence in innovation awarded by CSS Corp (2013)
- Star Performer of OND'12 awarded by CSS Corp (2012)
- Finalist in TechFest (Research and Innovation contest) held at CSS Corp (2012)
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