Mathew Cherian
@mathewcherian1
Senior Program Manager and Agile Transformation leader driving enterprise IT modernization and measurable outcomes.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Program Manager and Agile Transformation leader with over 20 years delivering enterprise IT strategy, ERP modernization, M&A integration, and large-scale program management across healthcare, finance, insurance, and retail. I lead cross-functional teams, coach executives and delivery groups in Agile (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban), and drive measurable improvements in predictability, throughput, and cost optimization.
I have led enterprise digital modernization initiatives including ERP migrations, cloud adoption, and DevOps/CI-CD implementations, achieving outcomes such as 30% improved delivery throughput, 15% IT spend reduction, and significant compliance-gap remediation. I am passionate about developing talent, strengthening governance, and aligning technology investments to business outcomes using OKRs, value streams, and data-driven reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
MALead enterprise digital modernization initiatives including ERP migrations, systems integration, and cloud adoption; drove Agile Release Train execution and reduced IT spend by 15% while improving delivery throughput by 30%.
CCSupported multiple Agile Release Trains delivering healthcare solutions, facilitated PI Planning across 15+ teams, and implemented engineering and compliance practices to reduce release cycle times by 20% and compliance gaps by 40%.
COAgile Program Manager
Capital One
Apr 2018 - Feb 2022 (3 years 10 months)
Managed enterprise IT modernization programs and a 45+ cross-functional team, negotiated $20M+ contracts, and reduced project delays by 30% while aligning delivery to enterprise OKRs and regulatory requirements.
GELed Agile coaching practice and Community of Practice for 20+ teams, implemented scaling frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and metrics-driven dashboards, improving throughput and reducing cycle times by 25%.
COProgram Manager / Scrum Master
Capital One
Nov 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 1 month)
Served as Release Train Engineer for regulatory and compliance initiatives, authored program charters and roadmaps, and enforced SOX and PCI DSS compliance across delivery teams to improve predictability.
Technical Project Manager
Virginia Farm Bureau
Jan 2005 - Oct 2012 (7 years 9 months)
Directed infrastructure, ERP, and claims system modernization projects statewide, managed SDLC and hybrid delivery, and led VMware migrations and vendor RFP processes to reduce infrastructure costs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LULiberty University
Doctor of Philosophy, Business Administration
Completed a Ph.D. in Business Administration with focus on Agile project management and enterprise transformation approaches.
SUStrayer University
Master of Business Administration, Information Technology
Earned an MBA with a concentration in Information Technology, emphasizing IT strategy, governance, and program management.
QYQueens College, City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science covering programming, systems, and software development fundamentals.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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