Alpa Bagga

About Alpa Bagga

Strategic IT/PMO Leader | Portfolio Management Expert |Transformative Data-Driven Strategist Served as a dedicated servant leader, deep-rooted passion for aligning IT Strategy with Business goals. Over 15+ years of practice, have specialized in revitalizing PMOs into strategic powerhouses, orchestrating transformative turnarounds, fostering a culture of data-centric decision-making & managing strategic portfolio. My career has been defined by executing complex programs with precision to fuel measurable growth for organizations. Driving me is the opportunity to make a significant impact on businesses through technology & collaboration. Firmly believe in the power of aligning strategy with execution & using data to drive informed decisions. Thrive on seizing opportunities that others might overlook & seek innovative ways to achieve business goals. Portfolio Management – is not just my profession; it\'s my calling. This demanding field offers high visibility & places a premium on integrity - a trait I hold dear. Passionate about mentoring & coaching individuals to help them navigate their careers & achieve their targets.Few pivotal skills that encapsulate my capabilities: PMO Leadership - Recognized for creating top-tier teams that excel in App Development, BI/Data Analytics, Change Management, & standardizing processes to improve efficiency, consistency, & overall performance. Emphasis is on stakeholder engagement & strategic communication. IT Leadership:Trusted advisor specializing in crafting strategic roadmaps to maximize business value & ROI through collaboration with cross-functional teams, customers, & vendors. Excel in governance, ensuring that projects align with organizational goals & objectives Technology & Business Strategy: Adept in aligning technology with business goals, identifying objectives, rendering business needs, & executing solutions that enhance processes & unlock value-add opportunities. BI & Data Analytics:Skilled in leveraging Analytics to empower data-driven decision-making. Accomplishments include successful BI strategy development, Enterprise Data Warehouse implementation, & self-service model. Led data governance, driving compliance with industry regulations & enhancing data integrity. Key Feats- Instituted PMO, cut cycle times by 25%, defects by 50%, & increased customer satisfaction- Added $5M in revenue, slashed $1M spent via governance, oversight & risk mitigation Let\'s Connect:Always open to new opportunities & meaningful; Let\'s start a conversation - m••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Director Program Management (Agile Portfolio Management)

   Comcast

   Mar 2024 — Present · US

   Leading the Customer & Employee User Interface (CEUI) portfolio within Interactive Experience Technologies (IXT) under Technology, Product & Experience (TPX)/ Global Technology Organization (GTO). Responsibilities span across various facets, including delivery management, stakeholder engagement, and Agile Portfolio Management (APM) across multiple domains and sub-domains. Delivery Management: Spearhead delivery management initiatives within the CEUI portfolio, ensuring timely and successful initiative completion while adhering to quality standards and business (domains and sub-domains) commitments. Stakeholder Engagement: Fostered robust relationships with multi-domain stakeholders, acting as a liaison between business units and program teams to ensure alignment of objectives and effective communication throughout the delivery lifecycle. Agile Portfolio Management: Implemented Agile portfolio management practices to enhance efficiency and adaptability, enabling the organization to respond swiftly to changing priorities and market dynamics. Tool Governance: Established governance frameworks for project management tools, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices while optimizing tool utilization for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Information Flow Enhancement: Streamlined information flow across domains/programs and teams, leveraging automation and technology solutions to enhance transparency, reporting accuracy, and decision-making processes. People Engagement: Promoted a culture of collaboration and engagement within the IXT organization, fostering teamwork, knowledge sharing, and professional development opportunities to drive individual and collective success.

Education

• Indiana State University

  Master of Science - MS, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

• Indiana State University

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration

• Jadavpur University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Skills

• Business Development
• Business Intelligence
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Program Management
• Operations Management
• Vendor Management
• Integration
• Account Management
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Outsourcing Management
• Change Management
• Project Coordination
• Pmo
• Leadership
• Pre-Sales
• Business Requirements
• Offshore Software Development
• Strategic Planning
• Team Management
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Software Development
• Management Consulting
• Software Installation
• Project Planning
• Team Leadership
• Issues Managment
• Consulting
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Department Budgeting
• Agile Methodologies
• Team Building
• Management
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Analysis