Balaji Netraganti
@balajinetraganti
Accomplished IT Project Manager with 15 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished IT Project Management executive with 15 years of extensive experience in guiding multi-million-dollar technology operations and programs. My expertise lies in evaluating business needs to craft innovative solutions that improve performance, reduce costs, and cut delivery cycle times. I have successfully led Agile development projects as a Program Manager and Release Train Engineer (RTE), implementing business-critical solutions for major clients like American Express, resulting in a 30% reduction in project delivery time.
Throughout my career, I have managed a project portfolio of 30 IT projects at a major bank with a budget of $80 million, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and increasing team productivity by 35%. My technical project management skills encompass both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and I have consistently delivered projects on time, within scope, and budget. I am passionate about mentoring junior Project Managers, which has led to a 50% increase in team certification rates.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Delivery Manager II
Deloitte Consulting
Jan 2018 - Jan 2025 (7 years)
Led multiple high-impact projects for state departments, focusing on migrating legacy systems to cloud solutions. Improved project delivery timelines and stakeholder communication, achieving significant reductions in schedule variances and project risks.
Project Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
Feb 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Managed technology projects for major clients, implementing Agile methodologies to enhance productivity and reduce delivery times. Successfully delivered complex projects under budget and ahead of schedule.
Project Manager
ASCII Group
Feb 2014 - Feb 2016 (2 years)
Led software development projects for American Express, achieving significant cost savings and early delivery. Managed infrastructure upgrades impacting a large workforce, exceeding quality expectations.
Head - Project Management Office (PMO)
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait
Aug 2006 - Jun 2013 (6 years 10 months)
Oversaw the PMO function for a major bank, leading enterprise technology projects and developing a project management framework that improved project quality and reduced costs significantly.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Osmania University
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Accounting, providing a solid foundation in financial principles and practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
linkedin.com/in/bnetraSalary expectations
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