Manoj R
@manojr1
Project and program manager driving digital transformation and delivery excellence.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Project Portfolio and Program Management professional with 9+ years delivering digital transformation, migration and information-security related programs across financial services, pharmaceutical and telecom domains. I lead cross-functional teams, define project scope and financials, and manage risks to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
My work includes leading digital transformation initiatives, Oracle Cloud migrations, information-security vulnerability programs, and PMO centralization efforts. I have a track record of creating change delivery frameworks, maintaining RAID logs and resource forecasts, and presenting program status to directors and business leaders.
I am certified (CSM, PRINCE2, ITIL v4) and proficient with MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Planview PPM, Veeva Vault PromoMats and other tools. I focus on operational improvements, stakeholder alignment, and measurable benefits realization to drive cost savings and improved customer experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
GAVS
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Led a digital transformation program to upgrade an outdated tech stack, managed consultants and system integrators, and implemented change delivery frameworks to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and compliance with quality and security standards.
PWChampioned digital strategy and led digital transformation teams for an India-headquartered bank and HFC, delivering digital capabilities, business cases, and frameworks that improved customer experience and operational agility.
Led PMO teams delivering process automation and continuous service improvement projects for banking and pharma clients, producing roadmaps, operating models, and RAID logs to drive cost management and performance improvements.
Delivered an Oracle Cloud migration for a large pharmaceutical client covering rehost/replatform/refactor decisions, developed the migration business case, and governed project delivery to meet budget, quality, and security requirements.
Project Manager
FIS Solutions
Mar 2019 - May 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Managed information security risk remediation for a critical financial program, produced business analysis and forecasts, and coordinated technical teams to close vulnerabilities and improve process efficiency.
AIManaged US-facing digital projects from concept to delivery including pharma brand website launches and multichannel campaigns, maintained JIRA dashboards, RAID logs, and KPIs to ensure delivery and compliance.
EQCentralized PMO processes and governance across acquisitions, implemented change control and lessons-learned repositories, and produced weekly/monthly MIS and portfolio-level benefits reporting.
TCPMO Team Member
Tata Communications
Jan 2014 - Nov 2016 (2 years 10 months)
Managed telecom cellsite migration projects (3G to 4G), coordinated engineering and vendors, produced MIS reports and outage plans, and ensured SLA/KPI compliance for Vodafone UK customers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WRWelingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Management with a specialization in Finance focusing on financial management and business strategy.
BUBharath University
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics & Telecommunications
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Telecommunications covering electronic systems, communications, and related engineering principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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