Shekar
Global Transition & Transformation Leader | $40 MN+ DigitalTransformation Portfolios | Apps & Infra |Cloud (AWS, Azure) |Strategic IT Planning |Cross-Cultural Expertise |Driving Innovation & Business Growth |Leadership
- Role
- Transition Program Delivery Leader at HCLTech
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shekar
Results-oriented Global Portfolio Program Leader with 19 years of success in leading large-scale Transition & Transformation programs, delivering $20M+ portfolios, and driving innovation in IT and business operations. Proven expertise in strategic planning, client relationship management, Product Management and fostering business growth in diverse industries. Adept at delivering measurable business outcomes through digital transformation, AI/ML initiatives, and global delivery excellenceStrategic IT Project Leadership - IT Project Strategy Development, Governance & Operational Excellence, Roadmap Implementation, Compliance Adherence, End-to-end Project Delivery (Estimation, Planning, Resourcing, Monitoring)Data Analysis and Insights - Leverage data analytics and machine learning models to provide actionable insights for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancementFinancial Acumen - Budget Management ($20M–$30M+), Cost-Benefit Analysis, ROI Optimization, Expense Control, IT Budget Approval & Negotiation with Minimal SpilloverGlobal & Cross-Cultural Expertise - International Collaboration (Europe, US, APAC), Regulatory Compliance, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Business PracticesTechnological Proficiency - Digital Transformation, AI/ML, Data Analytics, Cloud (AWS, Azure), DevOps, Quality Engineering, Straight Through Processing (STP) EnhancementsProject Management Tools & Methodologies - Smartsheet, JIRA, MS Project, Clarity, Agile & Waterfall Execution, Scaled Delivery FrameworksChange Management & Process Improvement - Transformation Leadership, Process Optimization, Productivity Enhancement, IT Change Control, Defining Roles & Responsibilities (RACI), Project Matrix ImplementationVendor & Partner Management - SLA & KPI Governance, Partner Support Model, Negotiation Skills, Cost OptimizationCompliance & Risk Management - Internal & External Audit Support, Risk Mitigation, IT Governance Frameworks, Security & Compliance StandardsProgram Management, Business Capabilities and Road Mapping, Data Analysis and Insights, Project Implementation, Process Optimization, Performance Measurement & Risk Management
Experience
Transition Program Delivery Leader
Mar 2025 — Present · IN
Education
Andhra University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Electronics
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
2012 — 2014
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