Pallavi Thadhani

About Pallavi Thadhani

I’m a Senior Technical Program Manager with 9+ years of experience leading complex programs across biotechnology, chemical manufacturing, petroleum distribution, and other regulated environments. I have worked in both PMO and non-PMO organizations, leading initiatives across technical delivery, compliance, automation, operations, and business transformation. I specialize in turning ambiguous priorities into structured, executable programs by aligning engineering, security, compliance, audit, operations, and business stakeholders around clear plans, governance, and measurable outcomes. My experience spans enterprise technology, IT compliance, automation, delivery governance, enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM), and global program execution across Agile, waterfall, and hybrid environments. Top Achievements Built a career by successfully adapting across industries, functions, and technologies — from petroleum and manufacturing operations to PMO leadership and enterprise IT program delivery in biotechnology and other regulated environments. Led programs in both PMO and non-PMO organizations, strengthening governance, planning, visibility, and execution across diverse teams, delivery models, and business priorities. Delivered measurable business impact through automation, process improvement, compliance, and operational transformation initiatives that improved efficiency, reduced risk, and supported scale. Managed multimillion-dollar initiatives and global cross-functional programs across Agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery models while building trust with executive, business, and technical stakeholders. 🤝 Leadership Style In addition to leading programs directly, I have coached teams on Agile and Scrum practices, mentored Scrum Masters, and helped strengthen delivery discipline through better planning, visibility, and operational rigor. I’m known for bringing structure to complexity, building trust across functions, and driving programs that improve scalability, governance, efficiency, and business outcomes. 🧩Core CompetenciesTechnical Program Management | Enterprise Program Leadership | Agile, Waterfall & Hybrid Delivery | Delivery Governance | Quarterly Planning | OKRs & KPIs | IT Compliance | SOX | ITGC | Risk & Issue Management | Access Governance | Change Management | Okta | Jira | Confluence | Microsoft Copilot | Automation & RPA | AI-Enabled Program Delivery | Process Optimization | Operational Improvement | Executive Stakeholder Management | Cross-Functional Leadership | Global Program Delivery

Experience

1. Senior Technical Program Manager - Enterprise IT and Engineering

   Myriad Genetics

   Feb 2023 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Lead enterprise programs across identity modernization, compliance, security, and delivery maturity, partnering with Engineering, Security, Audit, Compliance, and business stakeholders to drive scalable execution in a regulated environment.• Directed migration from a legacy internal access platform to Okta across 184+ applications and 1,440 AD groups, designing IAM frameworks to support persona-based access models and provisioning automation to improve governance, scalability, and user experience.• Recovered a high-risk, behind-schedule ITGC / SOX and HITRUST compliance program by establishing remediation plans, stakeholder accountability, and execution cadence to implement effective IAM and access controls for 10+ newly in-scope applications within required timeframes.• Advanced delivery maturity through stronger Quarterly Planning, Scrum Master mentorship, Scrum of Scrums facilitation, and development of scalable Jira dashboards and program metrics to improve visibility and cross-team alignment.• Strengthened program operations through better Confluence governance, stage-gate documentation, and use of AI-enabled tools such as Copilot, to accelerate planning, improve requirements quality, and streamline workflows.

Education

• Murray State University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Environmental Health and Safety Engineering (ABET/ASAC Accredited)

• Murray State University

  Bachelor of Science, International Business (AACSB-Accredited)

  2008 — 2010

• Murray State University

  Master of Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Market Research (AACSB-Accredited)

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Process Safety Management
• Leadership
• Facebook
• Ergonomics
• Spss
• Customer Service
• Hazard Identification
• Intercultural Communication
• Highly Detail Oriented
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Marketing
• Risk Assessment
• Training
• Academic Advising
• Project Management
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Inspection
• Community Outreach
• Good Communication Skills
• Noise Control
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Social Media
• Critical Thinking
• Analytical Abilities
• Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Teamwork
• Management Consulting
• Goal Oriented
• Pipelines
• Data Analysis
• Social Skills
• Marketing Research
• Results Oriented
• Time Management
• Industrial Hygiene
• Communication
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel