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Venakat - Program Manager

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Venkata +1 732-369-9190 | [email protected] Profile Technical Program & Portfolio Leader with 19 years of experience driving large-scale enterprise transformation across data platforms, integrations, and cloud ecosystems. Specializes in leading complex initiatives including platform modernization, M&A separations, and enterprise system migrations. Proven ability to manage multi-project portfolios, align business and technology strategy, and deliver outcomes across distributed teams and vendors. Strong background in Agile delivery, stakeholder engagement, and building scalable governance frameworks for high-impact programs. Core Capabilities Portfolio & Program Management | Digital & Platform Transformation | M&A Separation / Carve-Out Programs | Data Platforms & ETL (Informatica, IDMC) | Integration Ecosystems (APIs, Middleware) | Cloud Transformation (AWS/Azure exposure) | Agile / SAFe Delivery | Executive Stakeholder Management | Vendor & Offshore Management | Risk, Dependency & Financial Governance Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Miro, Smartsheet Professional Experience: Warner Bros Discovery Program / Portfolio Manager | May 2025 Present Leading a portfolio of 15 enterprise initiatives focused on data platform modernization, integrations, and application transformation Driving migration from legacy Informatica PowerCenter to Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC), supporting enterprise cloud strategy and decommissioning legacy systems ahead of end-of-life Managing M&A separation (carve-out) initiatives, ensuring successful disentanglement of applications, data, and integrations across business units Establishing governance frameworks including RAID management, dependency tracking, financial oversight, and executive reporting across the portfolio Designing and implementing standardized project tracking and reporting dashboards, improving visibility and decision-making for leadership Leading environment cloning strategy and release coordination across Dev, QA, and Production environments to support separation and migration timelines Managing vendor and offshore teams to ensure delivery alignment, quality, and adherence to program timelines Supporting strategic roadmap planning for enterprise data platforms and integration architecture Driving risk mitigation strategies across high-dependency systems and ensuring continuity during transformation and separation phases TCS / Verizon Project Manager | Aug 2022 May 2024 Delivered large-scale telecom and data programs supporting 5G network rollout and enterprise data platform initiatives Led ETL and data integration efforts enabling analytics and reporting capabilities across systems Collaborated with engineering and data teams to implement scalable solutions across network and data platforms Introduced process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency Managed Agile delivery across cross-functional teams and ensured alignment with business objectives Oncall Group Agile Project Manager | Oct 2021 July 2022 Led M&A due diligence and integration planning across technology and business functions Assessed systems, operating models, and financial impact of acquisition scenarios Developed integration roadmaps and execution strategies across departments Built business cases for technology investments and transformation initiatives Baby Bunting Project Manager / Product Delivery | Nov 2020 Sept 2021 Delivered retail transformation initiatives including POS rollout and warehouse infrastructure upgrades Managed vendor procurement, device deployment, and implementation lifecycle Defined product roadmaps, backlog prioritization, and customer-focused features Coordinated cross-functional teams across IT, operations, and business units Australian Unity Project Implementation Manager | Nov 2018 Oct 2020 Led IAM transformation using Azure AD, implementing SSO, MFA, and RBAC Improved security posture and streamlined access management across enterprise systems Delivered cloud and on-prem integration with minimal business disruption IVCS Pty Ltd Project Implementation Manager | Mar 2017 Oct 2018 Delivered enterprise applications across automotive and manufacturing sectors Supported Agile delivery, backlog prioritization, and stakeholder communication BQE Software Technical Consultant | Jun 2015 Mar 2017 Supported SaaS implementations including billing and subscription platforms Used SQL/Python for analytics and process optimization Aveva Software Technical Consultant | Sept 2012 May 2015 Delivered service-oriented enterprise solutions and managed project execution Canarix Software QA Analyst | Jan 2007 Jun 2012 Led QA processes, testing frameworks, and quality reporting Certifications Project Management PMI | Scrum Master Scrum.org | Product Owner Scrum.org Keywords: quality analyst active directory information technology fiveg Keywords: quality analyst active directory information technology fiveg Keywords: quality analyst active directory information technology fiveg Keywords: quality analyst active directory information technology fiveg