Abdul Aziz Shaikh

About Abdul Aziz Shaikh

I’m a Program and Service Delivery Leader with 20+ years of experience helping organizations turn strategy into measurable results.I’ve led enterprise-scale initiatives across continents — connecting people, processes, and data to drive clarity, collaboration, and performance. My focus has always been simple: help teams scale without losing what makes them great — purpose, trust, and innovation.I started my career in engineering and quality, where I learned the value of structure and accountability. Over time, I found my passion in building systems of delivery — where governance meets agility, and insights drive action.Today, I lead cross-functional programs that translate strategic goals into measurable outcomes. By integrating governance, performance analytics, and incremental progress reviews, I ensure every initiative delivers insight, alignment, and impact at scale.I’m passionate about- Program & Service Delivery Leadership- Governance, KPIs, and Executive Reporting- Agile, DevOps, and Design Thinking- Talent Development and Leadership Building- Building High-Performing TeamsAt the heart of it all, I believe leadership is about turning complexity into clarity — and helping people and organizations do their best work, sustainably and with purpose.

Experience

1. Global Lead Talent Development Programs Senior Vice President

   Citi

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Lead Citi’s high-impact productivity program spanning 29 globally distributed teams across 8 countries and 3 continents, composed of top-tier technology talent.Defined program scope, objectives, and deliverables, establishing measurable milestones and KPIs while integrating project schedules, capacity planning, and risk mitigation strategies.Drove end-to-end program execution and governance, facilitating data-driven reviews, transparent stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional alignment with senior leadership.Established governance frameworks to strengthen accountability, compliance, and visibility—ensuring consistent communication and ownership across all levels.Built and sustained strong partnerships with stakeholders, proactively managing expectations, integrating feedback, and resolving conflicts to ensure smooth delivery.Collaborated with product owners to align delivery teams with evolving product roadmaps and strategic priorities, championing initiative-level prioritization and standardization.

Education

• The Aranha's Rosary High School, Pune

  SSC, Science

  1997 — 1998

• Genba Sopanrao Moze College Of Engineering, Pune

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering

  2001 — 2004

• Poona College of Arts, Science and Commerce

  HSC, Science

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Manual Testing
• Internet
• Project Planning
• Team Mentoring
• Software Project Management
• Microsoft Project
• Linux
• System Testing
• Data Loss Protection
• Microsoft Office
• Teamwork
• Unix
• Team Management
• Software Quality Assurance
• Testing
• Dependable Team Player
• R&D
• Requirements Analysis
• Project Coordination
• Regression Testing
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Test Automation
• Project Management
• QA Engineering
• Test Planning
• Ms Project
• Agile Methodologies
• Team Building
• Procurement
• Mentoring of Staff
• Quality Assurance