Vinod Kumar Manokaran

About Vinod Kumar Manokaran

With over two decades as a Strategic Program/Engineering Director, I specialize in steering large, complex cross-country programs to successful completion—consistently on time and within budget. My expertise lies in crafting Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) products, coupled with a proficiency in transitioning from legacy systems. In my role, I drive growth, ensure efficient delivery, maintain operational excellence, and shape strategy for enterprise-level engineering programs. My track record includes pivotal contributions to strategic initiatives such as transformations, migrations, skill-up programs, service enhancements, and innovations. I hold certifications as a SAFe Agilist, Amazon Cloud Practitioner, ITIL Expert, and Scrum Master, reflecting my commitment to staying at the forefront of industry best practices.

Experience

1. Program Director

   Ellucian

   Aug 2021 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Leader in driving enterprise-wide technology programs, shaping IT strategy, and building long-term roadmaps that align with business goals for software product and services organizations.• Proven success directing large, complex, multi-million-dollar programs—ensuring delivery on schedule, within scope, and within budget while maintaining high quality standards.• Expert at influencing, engaging, and partnering with senior executives, product leaders, engineering teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors across global environments.• Architect and champion of operational excellence frameworks, leveraging data-driven metrics, measurable KPIs/OKRs, and governance models to drive accountability and continuous improvement.• Skilled at leading organizational transformation initiatives, including legacy product sunsets, platform modernization, and enterprise-scale technology migrations.• Recognized for delivering clear, concise, and strategic communications to C-suite and senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making and sustaining alignment throughout the program lifecycle.• Passionate about developing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and enabling organizations to scale through process maturity and strategic execution.

Education

• Stanford Center for Professional Development

  Master in Integrated Program, Program Management

  2014 — 2014

• Indian School of Business

  GMP, Business Administration and Management, General

• Bharathiar University

  Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science & Engg

  1998 — 2002

• The ICFAI University, Dehradun

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, IT & Systems

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Program Management
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Software Development
• Unix
• Pl/Sql
• Agile Methodologies
• Business Intelligence
• Agile Project Management
• Pre-Sales
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Etl
• Db2
• Business Analysis
• Project Management
• Software Project Management
• Data Warehousing
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Soa
• Sql