Omkar G.

About Omkar G.

Transitioned from an engineering foundation (B.Tech CSE, Cisco Systems) into project…

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Google

   Mar 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Architecting programs focused on operational scalability, platform integrity, and comprehensive governance across Finance, Procurement, and Security.[Strategic Governance & Financial Management]I build frameworks that enable data-driven leadership and fiscal discipline.• Financial Governance: Managed a Global OPEX Tracker across 8 sites, improving forecast accuracy by 15%.• SaaS Governance: Architected a central tool catalog and ownership matrix, reducing duplicate spend and improving auditability.• Executive Reporting: Standardized the MBR/QBR cadence, reducing preparation overhead by 40% and enhancing strategic decision-making.[Operational Excellence & Process Re-engineering]I lead initiatives to transform complex workflows into models of efficiency.• AHT & Backlog Reduction: Led the App Expedite Reviews (AER) program, re-engineering workflows to achieve a 33% reduction in Average Handling Time (AHT) and clear a 7-month critical backlog in 2 months.• Process Optimization: Drove cross-functional efforts (Ops, Eng, Policy) to identify systemic bottlenecks and standardize triaging, further reducing AHT from ~17 to ~15 mins.[Technical Program Management & Security]I manage high-stakes technical evaluations to ensure solutions are secure and scalable.• Confidential VPN Pilot: Led a complex trial for a vendor connectivity solution with Security, IT, and Procurement. Developed the evaluation playbook, managed TCO analysis, and built executive reports that enabled a confident procurement recommendation.[Global Vendor & Partner Strategy]I optimize our global partnerships for performance and stability.• Cost Optimization: Drove EPP Vendor Strategy analysis, identifying >10% potential FTE savings and presenting data-driven recommendations that influenced sourcing.• Workforce Stability: Initiated and led a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of attrition across 5 global sites, co-developing retention strategies with HR, Ops, and vendor leadership.