Tushar Shawn Thakkar

About Tushar Shawn Thakkar

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:PMI Certified PMP®, with over 20 years of experience in Portfolio, Program, and Project management of Enterprise Software Solutions, Software Lifecycle Development programs, and Technology Infrastructure deployments. Detailed knowledge and expertise in Program Management, Communication, Facilitation, and Coordination through my professional experience. Successfully delivered programs by collaborating with Engineering teams, Supply Chain, Business, and Senior Executives. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, a Project Management Professional PMP® Certification, and a CSM ® Certified Scrum Master Certification- Extensive Program/Project management experience in delivering Enterprise Software Solutions and Software Development programs with leadership roles in Global PMOs at Fortune 500 Companies- Directed Program Management activities for Enterprise Software solutions lifecycle, including Architecture, Design, development, and deployment of Solutions to external and internal customers and end users- Actively managed Software development teams developing in Agile, Hybrid and Waterfall methodologies, managing programs of multiple projects with overlapping schedules, resources, and budgets, successfully through product release, hyper care, and maintenance- Experienced in leading large-scale software system deployments to hundreds of clients during maintenance windows for system upgrades or new installs - Spearheaded efficiencies within the PMO by integrating AI into business processes, effective communications, by eliminating redundancy, problem-solving with positive outcomes, and by making data-driven decisions- Consistently recognized for achieving financial targets by effectively delivering programs to ETC forecasts, while mitigating risks associated with large critical programsAREAS OF EXPERTISE:*Program & Project Management (PPM, ERP, CRM/HRM)*Scheduling and Cost Control*Risk Management*Change Management*Quality Management*Contracts and Procurement*Global Offshore Management*Waterfall SDLC, Agile, Hybrid, SAFeSpecialties: CERTIFICATIONSProject Management Institute PMP® Certification, 2008George Washington University Certified Master\'s in Project Management, 2007Agile Software Development -Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master – CSM®, 2010Motorola University Certified Software Quality Yellow Badge, 2006

Experience

1. Cybersecurity and Ai Technology Program Manager

   Select Medical

   Sep 2025 — Present · Mechanicsburg, PA, US

   SELECT MEDICAL CORPORATION, Corporate Headquarters, Mechanicsburg, PA 2025- Present Cybersecurity and AI Technology Program ManagerPosition overview: Lead project, program, and portfolio management for enterprise cybersecurity initiatives, aligning efforts with Select Medical’s strategic IS roadmap• Drive governance and execution of cybersecurity projects, including multi-site implementations of endpoint protection, MFA, phishing defense, and compliance monitoring.• Partner with IS Vice Presidents and Directors to define scope, prioritize initiatives, and allocate resources across a portfolio of security programs.• Establish and track strategic roadmaps, burndown charts, and defect logs to ensure visibility, accountability, and continuous improvement in cybersecurity delivery.• Manage vendor relationships and governance operations, ensuring contractual compliance and effective delivery of security solutions across healthcare technology partners.• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) as Scrum Master for cybersecurity development pods, enabling rapid iteration and risk mitigation.• Champion cross-functional collaboration between IT, compliance, and clinical stakeholders to strengthen patient data protection and regulatory adherence.• Mentor junior project management staff, fostering knowledge sharing and building organizational capacity in cybersecurity program delivery.• Apply PMP and CSM-certified expertise to integrate structured project governance with Agile adaptability, ensuring predictable delivery in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Bachelors of Science, Computer Science

  1991 — 1996

Skills

• Six Sigma
• Program Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Software Development
• Project Planning
• Integration
• Process Improvement
• Agile Methodologies
• Testing
• Project Management
• Software Project Management
• Wireless
• Crm
• Itil
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Ms Project