Siraj Datta

About Siraj Datta

As a senior IT Portfolio Manager and Product Manager, I serve as the strategic bridge between business goals and technology enablement — driving the full lifecycle of application portfolios to deliver measurable value, innovation, and long-term impact. With 20+ years of experience at the intersection of business and technology, I ensure that every investment in digital capability aligns with strategic objectives, compliance needs, and performance KPIs.I lead with a holistic view across application health, lifecycle, risk, compliance, and value realization — managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and end-of-life transitions with foresight and discipline. My approach is deeply collaborative: working with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and technology partners to turn complex challenges into actionable outcomes.Whether it\'s optimizing enterprise portfolios, driving legal and regulatory compliance, orchestrating digital transformation, or resolving escalations across global IT landscapes — I take pride in aligning people, platforms, and purpose. My strengths lie in leading high-performing natural teams, building consensus across boundaries, and staying focused on business value creation and protection.I’m passionate about enabling sustainable technology development that not only meets today’s needs but positions organizations for future growth.

Experience

1. Portfolio Manager

   Shell

   Mar 2025 — Present · IN

   Excited to step into my new role as Portfolio Manager for Advanced Analytics & DIY at Shell. I’m responsible for managing the full lifecycle of applications, from concept to decommissioning, ensuring they deliver strong business value while meeting compliance, risk, and cost objectives. I oversee portfolio performance, drive value generation and protection, and ensure accurate data supports strategic decision-making. I work closely with business and IT stakeholders to align technology with business goals, foster innovation, and enable cross-team collaboration. With a strong commercial mindset, I’m passionate about driving outcomes and contributing to Shell’s digital transformation and long-term value creation.

Education

• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Delhi

  MA Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• Manipal Institute of Technology

  MCA, Computers

  2002 — 2005

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Master's degree, Business Analytics

Skills

• Project Management Office (Pmo)
• Project Transition
• Analysis
• Sdlc
• Project Delivery
• Data Warehousing
• Vendor Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Business Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Software Project Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Project Planning
• Sql
• Business Intelligence
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Pmo
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis