Rajesh J

About Rajesh J

Experienced IT professional with over 15 years in consulting and project management across healthcare, finance, and retail industries. Proven track record leading complex enterprise IT initiatives, driving Agile transformations, and managing cross-functional teams for timely delivery. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and process optimization to ensure compliance and operational excellence. Adept at bridging technical and business needs, enabling strategic solutions that improve efficiency and business outcomes.

Experience

1. Sr IT Project Manager

   CVS Health

   Aug 2022 — Present · Irving, TX, US

   Architected and led multi-year strategic roadmaps and complex project portfolios for enterprise IT initiatives, leveraging Agile frameworks such as SAFe and LeSS to accelerate transformation and drive a 25% improvement in time-to-market for critical technology deployments across national operations.*Established and enforced a comprehensive risk management framework across 7+ IT programs, reducing critical project risks and blockers by 45% through proactive mitigation and escalation strategies, ensuring timely delivery of key initiatives.*Built and nurtured strong partnerships with C-suite executives, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional business units, serving as a trusted advisor to align priorities and achieve 95% executive sponsor satisfaction on major IT deliverables.*Directed cross-functional teams of 20+ IT professionals through Agile adoption and sprint planning, reducing software release cycles by 30% and maintaining a 95% on-time delivery rate for multiple fiscal years.*Oversaw rigorous compliance reviews of over 100 project deliverables to ensure 100% adherence to HIPAA, HITECH, and FDA regulations, resulting in zero critical audit issues across all enterprise IT solutions.*Spearheaded enterprise-wide process improvements and best practice implementation using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software, boosting team efficiency and resource utilization by 35%.

Education

• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology Project Management

• Missouri State University

  Master's degree, Project Management

• ADITYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT, Srikakulam, India

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science