Vidya Vadakoot

About Vidya Vadakoot

Product Program Manager - supporting the strategic direction of large-scale programs and managing successful programs through the program life-cycle using PMI methodologies. Conceptualize and execute Program vision from Road mapping to Delivery managing complex milestones while adapting to changes and shifting priorities. 10 + years’ strong Experience in SDLC, Software Development Project Management and CRM. Demonstrated Experience in Agile and Scaled Agile Methodologies. Certifications:#PMP - Project Management Professional #AZ 900 - Microsoft Certified Azure fundamentals #PSM - Professional Scrum Master #Agile - Agile with Altassian JIRA #Scaled Agile - Leading SAFe 5.0 ( Scaled Agilist)#Balsamiq Rapid Wireframing Certification (UI/UX)#Miro User Experience Design course Education:# Masters and # Bachelor Additional Strengths and Competencies include: Agile SCRUM | JIRA | SDLC | Confluence| MS Project CRM Salesforce Product Program Management | NPI | Customer Program Management l IT Tech Support | Local and Global Collaboration | Strategic Planning and Execution | Siebel CRM Salesforce CRM Crisis and Incident Management | Escalation Management | Root Cause Analysis (RCA) l Document Management Cloud | Windchill PLM (Product Lifecycle Management Software)| Windchill PLM cloud, SaaS

Experience

1. Senior Principal Product Program Manager - Avid Cloud & Storage

   Avid

   Jun 2019 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Manage Avid’s Cloud solutions Program going through New Product Introduction (NPI) process and ensuring successful and timely deliver of new solutions/ products to market across all company functions. •Lead cross-functional teams to drive execution of cloud solutions program through ideation, implementation, to commercialization. Responsible for delivery of cloud-enabled product offerings,(including SaaS) spanning several of Avid\'s core product lines. •Leading throughout the product development process: feasibility, planning, design, product validation, qualification, Private Previews/ Beta – working in partnership with the technical leads from product design and product engineering, and with the business unit. •Facilitates successful completion of programs and associated product /solution releases, on time and on budget. •Ensures product lifecycle processes and scrum/agile methodologies are followed in accordance with Avid\'s guidelines, coaching program teams on compliance and best practices. •Collaborate with functional leads from Marketing, Product Development, Customer support, Sales, Legal, Finance, and Professional Services; to identify and manage inter dependencies between teams and functions. •Develop and maintain detailed program schedules, identifying and addressing gaps, and proactively assessing and mitigating risk throughout the execution •Initiates ad hoc communication and leads formal program reviews to ensure that programs stay on track. •Identifies risks and issues, escalating as necessary to ensure rapid resolution. Expedites the return of off-track programs to on-track status. •Coordinate regular Program status updates and executive reporting. Deliver Executive-level presentations to support the governance process for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). •Periodically and upon request, present product plans and status to executive management, appropriately framing status, issues, and options.

Education

• University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

  Master's degree, Engineering

• University of Mumbai

  BS, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Product Management