Zarreen Shaikh
Program Manager @ Microsoft | Cloud Program Delivery & Strategy | Driving Digital Transformation & Delivery Excellence | ISB Alum | PSM I
- Role
- Project Manager at Microsoft
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zarreen Shaikh
Project Manager at Microsoft (GCID) specializing in the end-to-end delivery of complex, global cloud solutions. I bridge the gap between ambitious technical roadmaps and real-world business impact for some of the world’s most regulated industries.At Microsoft, I lead multi-million dollar digital transformations, navigating the high-stakes requirements of Government, Telecommunications, and Global Finance. Whether it’s streamlining Azure deployments for BPOL in Germany or scaling infrastructure for Telstra, I focus on \"Delivery Excellence\" building repeatable, scalable frameworks that reduce risk and accelerate time-to-value.My approach is rooted in a unique blend of technical depth and product intuition. Starting as a Software Engineer at Accenture gave me the \"how,\" while my ISB Product Management and PSM Agile certifications give me the \"why.\" I don\'t just manage projects; I lead the lifecycleprioritizing roadmaps, managing cross-functional stakeholders, and driving \"0-to-1\" initiatives.Beyond delivery, I am passionate about the \"Lift as you climb\" philosophy. I believe true leadership is measured by the growth of the community. As an author in \"The PM Playbook\" and a speaker at industry panels, I translate my frontline experiences into frameworks for the next generation of leaders. I am a passionate advocate for Women in Tech and actively mentor professionals navigating career transitions into Program and Product Management.Core Skills: Program Management | Cloud Strategy | Digital Transformation | Agile & Scrum | Stakeholder Influence | Risk Mitigation | Product Lifecycle (PLC)
Experience
Project Manager
Sep 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Architected a governance framework for a $1M+ cloud portfolio, reducing cost overruns by 20%. • Enhanced cross-team decision-making by 15% through a unified alignment strategy across Engineering, Product, and Finance. • Optimized Azure Cloud Consumption for global clients by creating data-driven dashboards and cost models. • Spearheaded GenAI Copilot integration, driving early adoption through technical user journey mapping.
Education
KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Information Technology
Shah and Anchor Kutchhi Polytechnic
Diploma of Education, Information Technology
2010 — 2013
Indian School of Business
Executive Education Programme, Product Management
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