Saswata Kar

About Saswata Kar

Hi! I am Sas - A Program & Delivery Leader with 20 years in TCS - helping organizations turn complex technology programs into outcomes that actually stick. My work sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and business value, delivering complex enterprise transformations from concept to hypercare.I’ve led million-dollar global program portfolios, managing parallel programs with 50+ cross-functional teams across geographies, while owning P&L, governance, risk, and stakeholder alignment up to C-suite level. My core strength lies in turning ambiguity into structured execution - whether that’s ERP modernization, cloud migrations, API platforms, or digital product builds.Over the years, I’ve delivered:• End-to-end ERP and enterprise application programs (SAP, Salesforce, core platforms)• Cloud and platform migrations across AWS and Azure with DevOps-driven delivery• Global CRM template rollouts and continuous improvement models• Product-led transformations in regulated industriesBeyond delivery, I bring strong strategy and consulting experience. As part of enterprise application leadership teams, I’ve advised Centers of Excellence on product strategy, market sizing, and go-to-market alliances across a US$2B+ services portfolio. I’ve also acted as an industry partner, bridging horizontal practices with vertical business units to influence pipeline growth, bid strategy, and client positioning.I’m particularly experienced in organizational change management (OCM)- designing training, communication, and adoption strategies that ensure technology investments translate into real business outcomes.Known for calm leadership in complex environments, data-driven governance, and outcome-focused delivery, I thrive in roles that demand scale, accountability, and impact.Outside the office, I’ve always looked for ways to connect leadership with creativity and impact. I helped produce corporate films showcased internationally, led CSR initiatives supporting education in underserved communities, and was recognized among the Top 100 photographers globally - a reminder that perspective matters.If you’re driving transformation - and need someone who can stabilize programs, align stakeholders, and lead teams through change - I’d love to connect. Expertise: Program & Portfolio Management | Enterprise Applications | Digital Transformation | Delivery Head | P&L Ownership | Stakeholder Management | OCM | Global DeliveryKey Industries: BFSI | Energy & Utilities | InsurTech/ Digital Wellness/ HealthTech | Mining

Experience

1. Product Program Manager

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Mar 2023 — Present · Kolkata, IN

   Program Manager - Product & Digital Transformation at TCS with ownership of USD 1-3M portfolios across HealthTech/ InsurTech, CRM, Cloud, and SAP. Led greenfield product builds, multi-cloud API migrations (700+ APIs, 23 markets), and global Salesforce CRM rollouts across 21 countries. Managed 20-50+ cross-functional teams, complex third-party integrations, and regulated deliveries (IRDAI, enterprise governance). Delivered zero-rollback go-lives,>80% FTR,~30% efficiency gains, and sustained high CSAT.

Education

• West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA

  2002 — 2005

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Post Graduate Diploma in Management (General Management)

  2016 — 2017

• University of Calcutta

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Physics

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Eclipse
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Unix
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Weblogic
• Pl/Sql
• Requirements Gathering
• Core Java
• Log4j
• Sql
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Team Management
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Shell Scripting
• Sdlc
• Business Analysis
• Websphere Portal