Manav Sharma

About Manav Sharma

I’m a technology and transformation leader with more than 20 years of experience…

Experience

1. Deputy Group Manager - Project Management IT Transitions Product to

   IBM

   May 2016 — Present · Bangalore, IN

   As Deputy Group Manager – IT Projects and now also Project Manager for an AI Product, I lead end-to-end project delivery across global IT transition, transformation initiatives, and AI-driven innovation within IBM’s Cognitive Process Services unit. My role spans the complete project lifecycle—from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure—ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets. Successfully manage cross-functional teams to deliver complex IT and AI projects on time and within budget. Develop and execute detailed project plans covering scope, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Drive proactive risk identification and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard project delivery. Maintain ongoing communication with global stakeholders to ensure transparency, alignment, and satisfaction. Optimize processes and workflows to enhance operational efficiency, AI adoption, and client experience.My experience in IT Solutions, Project Management, and AI product delivery is backed by strong analytical and leadership capabilities, enabling me to deliver impactful results in dynamic, high-stakes environments.Key Skills:AI Product Management | IT Transitions | Project Planning | Project Management | Stakeholder Management | Business Process Optimization | Risk Mitigation | IT Governance | Agile & Waterfall

Education

• Campus School

  Schooling

  1987 — 1991

• Asian Institute of Engineering and Management

  Engineer’s Degree

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Security
• Business Development
• Sap Business One
• Distribution Strategies
• Project Management
• Databases
• Msql
• Vision Xl
• Six Sigma
• Training
• Testing
• Crystal Reports
• Infor Sun Systems
• IT Management
• IT Strategy
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Cloudtrade
• Integration
• Business Intelligence
• Software Implementation
• Business Analysis
• Distribution Systems
• Erp
• Strategic Planning
• Rapid
• Financials
• Sun
• Software Project Management
• Itil
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Leadership
• Data Migration
• Analysis
• Management
• Business Process
• Microsoft Office
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)