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Vinay Anand Jha

Vinay Anand Jha

Program Manager
Pune,MH

Summary

Professional summary

SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe® Agilist, and PMP®-certified Agile Program Leader with 12+years of experience delivering large-scale enterprise transformation programs across BFSI and technology domains. Proven expertise in leading Agile Release Trains (ART), facilitating PI Planning for multi-team programs, and driving program execution across distributed teams. Strong track record of improving delivery predictability, managing cross-team dependencies, and aligning business strategy with technology execution. Skilled in Agile transformation, DevOps collaboration,
and stakeholder management, enabling faster and reliable value delivery. Recognized for servant leadership, coaching Agile teams, and driving continuous improvement through Inspect & Adapt
practices.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Ltd.
Pune , Maharashtra
09.2021 - 07.2025

• Facilitated Agile Program execution across multiple Scrum teams delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Orchestrated Agile Release Train (ART) ceremonies including Coach Sync, PO Sync, ART Sync, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops
• Managed cross-team dependencies and risks using SAFe (ROAM
framework) improving program execution efficiency
• Partnered with Product Management, System Architects, and Engineering teams to align roadmap, architecture runway, and delivery
• Enabled DevOps collaboration and continuous delivery practices,
accelerating release cycles
• Established program-level metrics and dashboards (predictability, velocity, flow metrics) for leadership visibility
• Mentored Scrum Masters and Agile teams, improving Agile maturity and delivery performance
• Improved program predictability • from ~65% to ~90%
• Increased feature throughput by 25% through backlog and team
alignment improvements
• Reduced cross-team dependency delays by ~30%

Chief Manager - Projects

Kotak Life Insurance Ltd.
Mumbai, Maharashtra
05.2016 - 09.2021

• Led end-to-end delivery of AML/CFT regulatory transformation program, impacting compliance, operations, and technology functions
• Managed cross-functional teams of 20+ members, including business, compliance, IT, and external vendors
• Owned program planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication across the full project lifecycle
• Directed AML/CFT system implementation, including requirements
definition, solution design, data migration, and deployment
• Ensured alignment with regulatory guidelines and audit requirements, collaborating with compliance and audit teams
• Conducted Steering Committees, governance forums, and executive reviews, driving decision-making and program alignment
• Coordinated multiple vendors and technology partners, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget
• Introduced Agile delivery practices, improving execution transparency and collaboration
• Delivered enterprise AML/CFT transformation program with 100% regulatory compliance adherence
• Reduced operational turnaround time by ~40% through process and system optimization
• Achieved zero audit observations post-implementation, ensuring
regulatory excellence

Production Engineer - CGL Unit

Tata steel Ltd. (Erstwhile Bhushan Steel ltd.)
Angul, Odisha
05.2012 - 10.2013

•Managed daily production operations for the galvanizing plant, optimizing efficiency and quality standards.
•Coordinated efforts between engineering department and shop floor personnel to optimize resource allocation during peak times of demand.
•Implemented safety protocols that drastically decreased workplace accidents

Production Engineer - CGL Unit

Uttam Galva steel Ltd.
Khopoli, Maharashtra
02.2011 - 04.2012

•Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
•Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
•Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.

Education

PGPM (Finance) - undefined

IBS Business School

B.E.(Mechanical Engineering.) - undefined

Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Tech & Research

Skills

Transaction monitoring

Cross functional team leadership

Communication & interpersonal skills

Problem-Solving & conflict resolution

AML Analyst

Dates

09/2021 - /07/2025

Timeline

Program Manager

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Ltd.
09.2021 - 07.2025

Chief Manager - Projects

Kotak Life Insurance Ltd.
05.2016 - 09.2021

Production Engineer - CGL Unit

Tata steel Ltd. (Erstwhile Bhushan Steel ltd.)
05.2012 - 10.2013

Production Engineer - CGL Unit

Uttam Galva steel Ltd.
02.2011 - 04.2012

PGPM (Finance) - undefined

IBS Business School

B.E.(Mechanical Engineering.) - undefined

Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Tech & Research
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