Pawan Kumar

About Pawan Kumar

I’m a Strategic Transformation Leader and Certified Project Manager with 11+ years of experience delivering high-impact programs across banking, financial services, and fintech. I specialize in leading cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation, data analytics, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence—primarily within global institutions like Wells Fargo and HSBC.My leadership style blends vision with execution. I’ve consistently delivered complex projects on time and within scope, leveraging Agile, SAFe®, and industry best practices. Whether it\'s building analytics dashboards in JIRA, improving delivery pipelines, or optimizing resource allocation through skillset matrix, I focus on measurable outcomes that drive business growth.My Expertise Spans:• Transformation Project Management (Agile/Scrum/SAFe®)• Data Analytics & Strategy Execution• Cross-border Payments (SWIFT/ISO 20022)• Risk & Compliance (AML/KYC)• Stakeholder Engagement & Global Delivery• Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Power BI, SQL, AzureI’m passionate about solving complex problems, leading high-performing teams, and building scalable solutions that create long-term value.Let’s connect if you\'re looking for a transformation-focused leader who delivers with clarity, collaboration, and consistency.

Experience

1. (Sr AVP) Project Manager - Strategic Transformation & Automation Analytics

   Wells Fargo

   Oct 2023 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Lead cross-functional teams across data science & analytics, ensuring 100% on-time project delivery and alignment with US-based stakeholders.• Developed an enterprise-level JIRA dashboard adopted by senior leadership for real-time milestone tracking, improving visibility and decision-making by 60%.• Spearheaded capacity planning using a skillset matrix framework—resulting in a 25% boost in resource utilization across programs.• Regularly present actionable MI dashboards to executive leadership, enabling high-impact decision-making across analytics and compliance verticals.• Lead Agile rituals and implement SAFe® practices across teams, increasing delivery velocity by 40% and improving stakeholder satisfaction.• Act as a central point of contact for US partners, facilitating seamless intake, prioritization, and risk mitigation.

Education

• Andhra University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance

• SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

  Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Project & Operations Management

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education

  Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Finance