Pavithra Kannadoss

About Pavithra Kannadoss

I am a Tech Project Manager and SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) with a strong track record of owning complex, multi‑team technology initiatives from strategy through execution. With a foundation as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), I bring structure, clarity, and delivery rigor to environments where scale, ambiguity, and dependency management are the norm.I specialize in driving predictable delivery across Agile teams, aligning execution with business and clinical outcomes, and providing leaders with clear visibility into delivery health, risks, and trade‑offs. My role goes beyond facilitation—I take ownership of outcomes, resolve cross‑team constraints, and ensure commitments are met in fast‑moving, SAFe‑aligned programs.What I bring:Delivery ownership: Translating strategy into executable plans and accountable outcomes across multiple initiativesScaled Agile leadership: Leading Release Trains, managing dependencies, and enforcing execution discipline across teamsGovernance & clarity: Enabling leadership decisions through strong delivery metrics, transparency, and early risk signalingPeople‑centered execution: Creating psychologically safe, collaborative environments that enable teams to perform at their bestI’m known for bringing structure to complexity, calm to ambiguity, and momentum to challenging programs. I continue to grow by taking on broader ownership, deeper delivery accountability, and opportunities where execution quality truly matters.

Experience

1. Technical Project Manager

   Optum

   Mar 2026 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Strategic Delivery LeadershipOwn delivery of multiple, interdependent technology initiatives aligned to clinical quality and health system operations. Partner with Engineering, Product, Architecture, and Senior Leadership to translate strategy into executable plans and drive outcome‑focused prioritization.2. Scaled Agile & Release AccountabilityAccountable for Release Train execution in a SAFe‑aligned environment, leading 5 Agile teams across 6–12 week Program Increments. Drive predictable delivery by actively managing dependencies, risks, and execution discipline—beyond facilitation—to meet roadmap commitments regardless of team maturity.3. End‑to‑End Project GovernanceServe as the single point of accountability across 4 complex initiatives, owning scope, schedule, budget, and delivery health. Govern Rally data, milestone tracking, and architectural alignment to provide leadership with clear visibility, early risk signals, and decision‑ready insights.4. Trusted Partner to Senior LeadershipOperate as a trusted delivery partner by bringing clarity to ambiguity, surfacing trade‑offs, and recommending pragmatic paths forward. Recognized for strong ownership, execution rigor, and the ability to move complex programs from planning to measurable outcomes

Education

• Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Honors

  2014 — 2017

• University of Tampa - John H. Sykes College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing

  2019 — 2020

• Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School

  High School , Business/Commerce, General

  2014