Jim R. Ludu Sapm

About Jim R. Ludu Sapm

Accomplished IT Delivery Leader with extensive experience directing and deploying strategic enterprise-level business and technology initiatives. Partner with C-Suite in vision, strategy and drive program and project success. Demonstrated track record of developing and implementing critical end-to-end enterprise solutions with management capabilities that deliver consistent, accurate, and timely outcomes within scope. Broad and deep technology expertise, collaborative, articulate and proven problem solver. Passionate team leader and mentor. Coach and mentor, guiding and uplifting through open communication, transparency, empathy and engagement- Plan, coordinate, and implement end-to-end project management including resources, operations, and budgets for projects between up to $50M per engagement-Manage teams of 10 – 50 members, coordinating work assignments aligned with project objectives-Industry sector experience in retail, manufacturing, telecom, software development, healthcare and utilities.

Experience

1. Sr Program Manager Technical Delivery Sr Project Manager

   Various Companies

   Jan 2003 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Organize, develop, execute, and deliver software development projects within scope, budget and timeline. • Plan, coordinate, and implement end-to-end project management including full resources, operations, and budgets for projects between $250K – $50M per engagement. • Manage teams of 10 – 50 members, coordinating work assignments aligned with project objectives. • Partner with Senior Managers, Directors, and VPs on establishing program strategies and measures. • Collaborate with cross functional business and IT teams on large company initiatives. • Drive and influence execution of business solutions in Retail, Manufacturing, Supply-Chain, and Finance and Reporting (Financial, BI, and Management). • Create program charters and scopes, develop schedules, manage program budgets, and forecast duties. • Champion business and IT projects to delivery, ensuring planning, team alignment, and scheduling. • Manage cross-functional team on enterprise-level IT project deliverables and dependencies. • Develop and deliver change management and cut-over plans for operational readiness. • Provide end-user training and ensure business process and business system adoption. • Oversee cut-over and go-live execution, working with the business to resolve post-production issues. • Run stakeholder, project team, and steering committee meetings, resolving issues related to competing priorities, critical risks, and decisions at or above VP level. • Mentor project and program managers on methodologies, guidelines, and processes. • Manage project resources including hire contingent resources to ensure completion of programs. • Utilize multiple communication tools (SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA, MS Projects, O365) to report project progress toward key deliverables ensuring alignment between project teams and leadership.

Education

• Stanford University

  Graduate Equivalency (SAPM)

  2009 — 2010

• Simon Fraser University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA