Giridhar Chappidi

About Giridhar Chappidi

An Experienced IT Project/Program Manager with 10+ years track record of developing and managing IT infrastructure projects for Verizon IndiaSkilled in Collaborating with teams to identify project goals as well as advising clients on best technologies to use.Possess excellent communication skills an ability to oversee multiple projects on time and in budget.Working in SAFE (Scaled Agile framework) EnvironmentLed end-to-end project management for multiple complex Agile software development projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, stakeholder expectations, and Agile principles.Applied Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) to facilitate iterative and incremental project delivery, promoting transparency, collaboration, and adaptive planning.Facilitated project initiation, including defining scope, creating project charters, and establishing project governance structures, roles, and responsibilities.Conducted sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-up meetings to foster team productivity, track progress, and address impediments.Managed project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines, ensuring project deliverables were met within defined constraints.Collaborated closely with Product Owners, Development teams, and other stakeholders to refine requirements, prioritize work, and manage stakeholder expectations.Utilized Agile project management tools (e.g, Jira, Trello) to track progress, manage backlogs, and generate reports for project status and metrics.Proactively identified and mitigated risks, resolving issues, and ensuring effective communication across the project team and stakeholders.Implemented continuous improvement practices, conducting retrospectives, and implementing action plans to enhance team efficiency and project outcomes.Currently Managing 2 ACT\'s (Agile Core Team)Working on 2 programs currently which multiple projectsinvolvedManaging 26 IT Core Teams and handling 37 IT ComponentsCurrent Projects : SAC NotificationsMBI/MIN RemovalProjects Accomplished : 1.Prepaid Pricing Evolution2.VCG Marketing GTS Expense Ops Support3.Security Prepaid4.eSIM Device Support5.VCG Service GTS Expense Ops Support6.Smart Family Migration to the Frisco Platform7.Verizon Home Device Protect Enhancements8.LTE Home Plus9.Service Plans & offers - FWA Home Depot PromoSAFE, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) & Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).

Experience

1. Project Manager

   The Cigna Group

   Mar 2026 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology