Ramanujam D T

About Ramanujam D T

Senior Product & Program Leader with 18+ years of experience driving structured execution, governance excellence, and cross-functional transformation across enterprise ecosystems.Currently operating within TCS iON, leading high-impact initiatives across Patent Programs, Research Governance, SME Ecosisms, Legal Alignment, and Strategic Operations.I specialize in:• Program Management• Governance & Compliance Execution• Cross-Functional Leadership (Product, Legal, Research, Vendors)• Executive Decision Framework Design• Milestone & Risk Management Systems• Market & Competitive Intelligence• Operational Scale & Process TransformationMy strength lies in converting ambiguity into structured execution frameworks — aligning stakeholders, de-risking programs, and ensuring measurable, disciplined outcomes.I bring a rare blend of Product Thinking, Governance Rigor, and Operational Leadership developed across Technology, EdTech, Financial Services, and Enterprise Consulting environments.

Experience

1. Associate Product Manager

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Apr 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Product & Project professional driving structured program execution across patent development, research governance, cross-functional operations, and compliance within a large-scale ecosystem.At TCS iON, I operate at the intersection of Product, Legal, SMEs, Research, and Vendor networks — ensuring alignment, structured decision-making, and risk-controlled execution across strategic initiatives.• Led GMT zonal research frameworks to support region-wise program planning, evaluation models, and leadership decision forums.• Drove end-to-end coordination of 3 internal patent programs — aligning research inputs, SME validation, documentation workflows, legal reviews, and submission governance.• Designed structured evaluation mechanisms including Norm Tables, Decision Matrices, and R1/R2 data consolidation models to strengthen executive-level program reviews.• Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration between Product, Legal, SMEs, and external vendors, ensuring timeline adherence and compliance alignment.• Strengthened governance discipline by implementing milestone tracking systems and documentation controls across program lifecycles.• Led SME onboarding and renewal frameworks, ensuring continuity of domain expertise and operational stability.• Partnered with Legal teams to streamline patent and product approval processes, proactively managing regulatory dependencies and reducing approval friction.• Developed executive-facing Report Explainer Decks translating complex research and product data into structured strategic insights.• Directed product communication workflows including multimedia content synchronization to ensure clarity and consistency in stakeholder communication.• Conducted competitive intelligence research and benchmarking analysis to inform strategic positioning and program evolution.

Education

• University of Mysore

  Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Business Administration and Management, General

  2003 — 2005

• Punjab Technical University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing Management

  2005 — 2007

• Karnataka State Open University, Mysore

  Master of Commerce, Accounting and Finance

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Analysis
• Business Development
• Instructional Design
• Training
• Team Management
• Project Management
• Business Strategy
• Marketing Management
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Organizational Development
• Strategic Planning
• Organizational Behavior
• Research
• Market Research
• Soft Skills
• E-Learning
• Retail
• Sales
• Analytical Skills