Vinayak Agarwal

About Vinayak Agarwal

As an Agile Program Manager with 21+ years of extensive expertise in product and program management in the software industry, I am well-versed in executing medium to large-scale agile engagements for several industry verticals. My ability to lead and coordinate diverse teams of project managers, architects, and consultants has enabled me to consult for multiple clients across the globe, including Fortune 500 companies such as BlackRock Investment Management, Gap Incorporated, California Department of State Hospitals, Costco, Rush Enterprises, Kraft Heinz, Omnicom Media Group, Stewart Information Services, Goodyear, KIA/Hyundai Motors, Roche Pharma, Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited, CenturyLink, SFR, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Telenet, and more.Currently, I am responsible for the delivery of Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) to large and medium enterprise customers, with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform portfolios. My role requires me to bring together teams across Microsoft to ensure the successful delivery of complex and challenging D365 projects. I am highly motivated and passionate about formulating effective agile programs with a mindset of value-driven and quality deliveries by means of continuous improvement.Throughout my career, I have been responsible for the end-to-end agile software delivery management and execution of global rollouts and change management for complex, globally distributed environments. My experience includes multiple industry verticals, including automobile, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, financial and telecom, including digital transformations. I have a proven track record of executing medium to large-scale agile engagements successfully and delivering value to my clients by leveraging my deep expertise and experience in product and program management.I am a highly collaborative individual who values teamwork and communication as essential components of project success. My leadership style is focused on building a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability to ensure that all team members are working towards a common goal. I believe in continuous learning and development, and I am always looking for ways to improve my skills and expertise.If you are looking for an Agile Program Manager with extensive experience in executing complex, globally distributed projects across several industry verticals, I am confident that I can add value to your organization. Let\'s connect to discuss how I can bring my skills and experience to your team.

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager

   Microsoft

   Feb 2022 — Present · Noida, IN

   Responsible for the delivery of Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) to large and medium enterprise customers focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and Power BI product portfolios. Leads a talented group of project managers, architects, and consultants and brings together teams across Microsoft to ensure these complex and challenging D365 project deliveries are successful.Clients: Kyndryl (USA), BlackRock Investment Management (Global), Gap Incorporated (USA), California Department of State Hospitals (USA), Costco Wholesale Corporation (USA), US Bank (USA), Rush Enterprises (USA), Kraft Heinz Foods Company (USA), Omnicom Media Group (USA), and Stewart Information Services Corporation (USA).

Education

• Kulachi Hansraj Model School, New Delhi

  Higher Secondary (XII), Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, and Computer Science

• Vaish College of Engineering, Rohtak

  Bachelor Of Engineering (Computer Science & Engineering), Computer Science & Engineering

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Executive Programme In Global Business Management (EPGBM), Global Business Management

Skills

• Software Development
• Scrum
• Unix
• Software Project Management
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Project Management
• Consulting
• Business Requirements
• Pl/Sql
• Testing
• Program Management
• Soa
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Business Analysis
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Agile Project Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Business Support System (Bss)
• Billing Systems
• Service-Oriented Architecture (Soa)
• Quality Assurance
• Telecommunications Billing
• IT Strategy
• Telecommunications
• Test Cases
• Analysis
• Resource Management
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Vendor Management
• Bss
• Integration
• Agile Methodologies
• Pre-Sales
• Business Intelligence
• Management
• Team Management