Kishore Kola

About Kishore Kola

Global \"Technical Program Manager\" with multicultural experience, adept at leading diverse teams and driving complex projects to success through innovative solutions and strategic leadership.As a seasoned Technical Program Manager with 15+ years of experience, I specialize in driving complex technical programs from inception to successful delivery. With a strong background in software development, agile methodologies, and stakeholder management, I excel at aligning business goals with technical execution. Throughout my career, I’ve led cross-functional teams across engineering, product management, and operations to deliver scalable and impactful solutions in fast-paced environments. My expertise includes- Managing full program lifecycles from concept to launch- Collaborating with diverse teams to resolve bottlenecks and optimize processes- Balancing technical and business priorities to ensure on-time, quality delivery- Leveraging data-driven approaches to improve efficiency and decision-makingI am passionate about leveraging technology to solve business problems and continuously improve processes, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.Key Skills- Technical Program Management- Agile & Scrum Methodologies- Cross-functional Team Leadership- Product Development Lifecycle- Risk Management & Mitigation- Cloud Technologies (AWS)- Software Development & Deployment- Data-Driven Decision Making- GenAI led Business TransformationCertifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Scrum Master1 (PSM1), TCS Certified leadership programs (Transformational Program Management Advanced, Program Management, Delivery Management, Scrum master and Design thinking), Cognizant Certified Emerging Leaders program for SM & AD

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   Cognizant

   Feb 2025 — Present · Basking Ridge, NJ, US

   Create and implement detailed project plansAnticipate and mitigate risksEnsure projects are completed on time and within budgetMonitor project scope and address deviationsCommunicate and provide feedback on project plans and progressTranslate complex concepts into action plansEnsure effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders and project teamsDocument and perform quality control of project tasks Create project templates, project success factors/metrics, resource utilization, and project status reporting

Education

• Govt. College, Rajahmundry

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

• Aditya College Of Engineering & Technology

  Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)