Saranya Ramachandran

About Saranya Ramachandran

Saranya is a results-driven Agile Leader with a proven track record of delivering transformative business outcomes and driving organizational growth through Agile practices. With expertise across large-scale implementations, she excels in roles such as Scrum Master, Project and Program Manager, Agile Coach, Product Owner, and PMO counterpart.Saranya has consistently delivered substantial value and revenue gains by fostering high-performing teams and implementing Agile methodologies tailored to organizational needs. In her most recent role as a Scrum Master for a Transportation team, she effectively led cross-functional teams to meet critical business objectives.Her strategic foresight and collaborative mindset position her as a driving force behind Agile transformations and the achievement of operational excellence

Experience

1. Strategic Programs Associate Manager

   Accenture

   Aug 2022 — Present

   Successfully led a team of 11 project managers and 800 team members, managing multiple workstreams from initiation through execution and delivery for a large-scale systems implementation.Partnered with senior leadership to drive data-driven decision-making through the development of compelling dashboards and presentations using PowerPoint.Spearheaded resource planning, project scheduling, and interdependency management to ensure seamless and efficient project execution.Maintained robust program governance by closely monitoring budgets, tracking progress in JIRA, and ensuring on-schedule releases.Standardized program processes and delivery by providing targeted training and support, ensuring consistency across projects.Mentored project managers on governance standards and coached program managers in developing product roadmaps and crafting effective user stories.Maintained strict budget alignment by tracking expenditures and proactively mitigating potential cost overruns.Utilized advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, to analyze large datasets and deliver strategic insights through detailed reporting.

Education

• Anna University Chennai

  Bachelors in Science, Electronics and TeleCommunications

  2002 — 2006

• NYU Stern School of Business

  MBA, Finance

  2010 — 2011

• University of Oklahoma

  MBA, Finance

  2009 — 2010

Skills

• Management Consulting
• Finance
• Business Intelligence
• Project Controls Solution
• Project Management
• Consulting
• Oracle Primavera Unifier
• Project Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Process Management
• Business Process
• Management
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Microsoft Project
• Strategy
• Change Management
• Training
• Business Development
• Financial Modeling
• Analysis