Vinothkumar Murugan

About Vinothkumar Murugan

PMP certified Program Manager with experience in delivering large-scale technology and engineering programs across banking and aerospace domains. Proficient in Agile, SAFe, and waterfall methodologies with a strong track record in leading global cross-functional teams. Hands-on expertise with tools like MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Power BI, and Primavera. Skilled in managing program lifecycle—from chartering and planning to execution and closure—with a focus on scope, schedule, and budget compliance. Experienced in risk management, stakeholder communication, and continuous delivery using RAID and Agile practices. Demonstrated ability to align program outcomes with strategic business objectives through data-driven insights. Strong background in integrating hardware and software project components across distributed teams. Committed to driving innovation, team engagement, and operational excellence through structured governance and servant leadership. Holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and a MBA in Project Management

Experience

1. Senior Consultant - Program Management

   EY

   Nov 2021 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Led high-impact programs in the banking domain as a Program Manager, delivering scalable solutions through close collaboration with globally distributed teams in engineering, QA, operations, and release management.• Owned end-to-end program planning and execution, developing integrated roadmaps and tracking deliverables using tools like MS Project, Jira, and Confluence to ensure alignment with business goals.• Drove financial accountability through accurate budget forecasting, cost control, and resource optimization, ensuring consistent delivery within scope and budget constraints.• Established clear governance around RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), proactively resolving blockers and enabling continuous delivery.• Facilitated Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, and daily scrums to support iterative delivery and cross-team coordination across multiple workstreams.• Mentored cross-functional teams on Agile best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and collaboration.• Developed risk mitigation strategies and executed contingency plans to maintain delivery momentum amid changing requirements and constraints.• Led organizational initiatives focused on employee engagement and wellness, contributing to a positive and high-performing team culture.

Education

• Alagappa University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management - Distance Education

• Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

• CIT Sandwich Polytechnic College - India

  Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (SWC)

  2008 — 2010