VIRENDRA SINGH THAKUR
Program Director
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic Program Director at Virtusa Limited with a proven track record in strategic planning and stakeholder management. Successfully drove an $80MM revenue portfolio, enhancing productivity through innovative program development and execution. Expertise in training and mentoring teams, leveraging strong analytical skills to achieve compliance and optimize performance while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that drives continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Program Director
Virtusa Limited
10.2014 - Current
- Responsible for end-to-end delivery for a Platinum account, generating $80 million USD yearly revenue.
- Championed portfolio strategic planning, establishing revenue targets, and managing client relationships.
- Implemented optimization strategies while enhancing productivity to align with organizational objectives.
- Developed budgets for sub-portfolios, managing resource allocation, and risk assessment processes.
- Supervised operations, reviewed project timelines, and enforced continuous improvements.
- Compiled detailed reports for senior management and stakeholders to support strategic decisions.
- Responsible for the overall delivery, compliance with legal regulations, and clientele policies throughout program activities.
- Provide ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Product Owner
Compu Gain Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2012 - 10.2014
- Managed backlog prioritization, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Prioritized product backlog using market research and stakeholder feedback.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish the product vision and roadmap.
- Conducted user story workshops for requirement gathering and feature refinement.
- Analyzed market trends to uncover opportunities for product enhancements.
- Developed wireframes and prototypes to present product concepts to stakeholders.
- Coordinated release schedules with development teams and marketing departments.
- Managed stakeholder communications to ensure project status transparency.
- Provided training and support for users throughout the product lifecycle.
- Implemented Agile methodologies to increase team productivity and enhance overall project outcomes.
Senior Business Analyst
Franklin Templeton Investments
03.2011 - 01.2012
- Developed competitive strategies in the Indian market, influencing multiple business units via phased execution.
- Analyzed distributor and investor needs to implement effective customer engagement initiatives.
- Executed major process and technology projects aimed at enhancing the overall customer experience.
- Created training programs to elevate the skills of customer-facing employees.
- Analyzed business processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to discuss project goals and deliverables.
- Managed project timelines while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
- Facilitated requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
Consultant II
Mahindra Satyam
04.2007 - 03.2011
- Conducted client workshops to determine business needs and potential improvements.
- Partnered with stakeholders to establish project scope and gather requirements.
- Authored comprehensive documentation for workflows and system specifications.
- Reviewed existing systems to pinpoint areas for enhancement.
- Facilitated problem-solving brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams.
- Devised test plans and scenarios to ensure system functionality.
- Acquired end-user feedback on application usability issues.
- Composed functional specification documents detailing project deliverables.
Assistant System Analyst
TATA Consultancy Services Ltd.
07.2006 - 04.2007
- Assisted in the design of user-friendly interfaces, resulting in increased end-user satisfaction.
- Analyzed system requirements and proposed solutions to enhance functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather user feedback for systems improvement.
- Documented system specifications and user manuals for training initiatives.
- Conducted system testing to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Participated in project meetings to discuss progress and resolve challenges.
Senior Financial Analyst
General Motors Acceptance Corp – Commercial Mortgage
11.2003 - 06.2006
- Performed ratio-based analysis for the financials submitted by the commercial mortgage borrowers.
- Reviewed and interpreted accounting data to enhance decision-making processes.
- Analyzed financial data to inform budgeting and forecasting initiatives.
- Prepared detailed variance reports to illustrate portfolio performance trends.
- Conducted market research to evaluate competitive positioning and pricing strategies.
Personal Financial Executive
KARVY Financials
08.2002 - 06.2003
- Advised clients on investment strategies and portfolio management.
- Analyzed market trends to identify profitable investment opportunities.
- Developed comprehensive financial plans tailored to client needs.
- Conducted regular reviews of client accounts and investments.
- Educated clients on financial products and market fluctuations.
Education
Masters in Business Admin -
DVR PG Institute of Management Studies
Hyderabad01.2002
Bachelors in Sciences - undefined
New Science Degree College, Osmania University
Hyderabad01.2000
10+2 - undefined
Nalanada Jr College
01.1997
SSC - undefined
M.G.M. High School
Hyderabad01.1995
Skills
Domain Consulting
Certification
AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate
Timeline
AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate
08-2024
ISB Executive Certification - Product Management
07-2022
Scrum Alliance - CSM
05-2021
Program Director
Virtusa Limited
10.2014 - Current
Product Owner
Compu Gain Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2012 - 10.2014
Senior Business Analyst
Franklin Templeton Investments
03.2011 - 01.2012
Consultant II
Mahindra Satyam
04.2007 - 03.2011
Assistant System Analyst
TATA Consultancy Services Ltd.
07.2006 - 04.2007
Senior Financial Analyst
General Motors Acceptance Corp – Commercial Mortgage
11.2003 - 06.2006
Personal Financial Executive
KARVY Financials
08.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelors in Sciences - undefined
New Science Degree College, Osmania University
10+2 - undefined
Nalanada Jr College
SSC - undefined
M.G.M. High School
Masters in Business Admin -
DVR PG Institute of Management Studies