Abha Mathur Gupta

About Abha Mathur Gupta

I help global delivery organizations achieve predictable outcomes by fusing strong PMO governance with AI-enabled execution, grounded in inclusive, people-first leadership.I turn ambiguity into structure—governance, predictability, and measurable outcomes—while championing AI-powered ways of working and inclusive leadership.I connect business excellence with innovation to create future ready teams that deliver.Strategic delivery and operations leader with over 25 years of global experience driving transformation, innovation, and execution excellence across consulting, technology, and enterprise environments. I specialize in leading large-scale programs, building high-performing teams, and aligning technology with business strategy to deliver measurable outcomes.With an intrapreneurial mindset, I build clarity, trust, and execution rigor across complex delivery portfolios. With 25+ years across consulting and tech, I lead Business Excellence and PMO initiatives that align stakeholders, strengthen governance, and drive predictable outcomes. I am passionate about bringing AI into everyday delivery—using Copilot and modern tools to reduce cycle time, improve quality, and free teams to focus on high-value work. My leadership philosophy is inclusive and forward-looking: create clarity, empower ownership, recognize contributions, and keep learning. Beyond my role, I host “Hear Her Chronicles,” amplifying women’s leadership journeys and social impact. If you’re exploring AI-driven delivery, PMO maturity, or operating model alignment across regions, let’s connect and exchange ideas.Known for analytical thinking and structured problem-solving, I thrive in complex, fast-paced environments where clarity, adaptability, and innovation are essential. I believe leadership is about enabling others to succeed—by creating clarity, building trust, and empowering teams to take ownership. Whether driving transformation or mentoring future leaders, I bring a people-first approach grounded in purpose, accountability, and continuous learning.\"The dance of motion, the art of control, the gift of peace\"- I believe in moving forward with purpose, leading with clarity, and finding calm amidst complexity. This philosophy shapes how I lead, learn, and live—balancing ambition with mindfulness, and action with intention.

Experience

1. Delivery Management Manager

   Microsoft

   Jun 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Lead PMO and project delivery for EMEA region current. Enable the setup and transformation of the EMEA PMO, establishing structured governance and operational rigor across a critical region. Enabled predictable revenue and hygiene outcomes.Coached project managers from large-scale programs to smaller engagements—ensuring delivery excellence through customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, and full lifecycle planning.Providing strategic delivery oversight, leveraging situational insight and pattern recognition to anticipate challenges, guide decision-making, and elevate execution maturity across the portfolio.Built trusted relationships with area leadership, driving measurable outcomes through data-driven governance and people-first leadership.Championed strategic initiatives including AI adoption, embedding “secure by design” principles and positioning the team as innovation leaders.Designed and launched branding, program visibility, and standardization initiatives to elevate PMO impact.Architected and led the People & Culture program for a global team of shaping engagement and inclusion strategies over two years.Managing, coached a delivery team of 50+, fostering growth, accountability, and high performance

Education

• Sardar Patel University

  BE, Electronics Engineering

  1993 — 1997

• St Xaviers High School, Gujarat

  HSC, Science

  1980 — 1993

• Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

  PGCPM, Executive Management

  2003 — 2004

• Indian School of Business

  Organizational Leadership: Business, People, and Customer Leadership

• Indian School of Business

  Certificate Program - Leadership in AI, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Leadership.

Skills

• Service Delivery
• Business Analysis
• Global Delivery
• Team Management
• Outsourcing
• Management
• Offshoring
• IT Service Management
• Rtos
• Project Delivery
• Software Project Management
• Test Management
• People Management
• Program Management
• Quality Management
• Sdlc
• Delivery Excellence
• Pmp
• Testing
• Pre-Sales
• Certified Project Manager
• IT Strategy
• Project Management
• Telecommunications
• Embedded Systems