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Rakesh Alexander

@rakeshalexander

Project Manager at RS Integrated Supply who led a legacy-to-SYNC platform upgrade across the EU and USA.

At RS Integrated Supply, I led a legacy-to-SYNC platform upgrade focused on long-term value and improving the end-user experience for clients across the EU and USA. I managed executive and client stakeholders from initiation through hypercare.

At Infosys, working with AstraZeneca, I led the Inventory Migration workstream for a divestiture and Contract Manufacturing program. I defined phase entry and exit criteria and developed fall-back and recovery plans for cutover.

At AstraZeneca, I established governance structures for Project Eagle, including the Program Change Authority Board, and managed resource capacity and costs. I also implemented network monitoring tools across 28 global manufacturing sites.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

IT Project Manager

RS Integrated Supply

Feb 2025 - Nov 2025 (9 months)

Led a strategic legacy-to-SYNC platform upgrade, managing executive and client stakeholders from initiation through hypercare. Mitigated deployment risks with detailed cutover plans and dry-runs, and oversaw end-to-end transformation roll-out.

Stakeholder Management Risk Management Change Management Cutover Planning Transformation

Cutover Manager & Workstream Lead

Infosys

Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year)

Led a critical workstream for Inventory Migration as part of a major divestiture and Contract Manufacturing program. Defined strict entry/exit criteria, developed fall-back and recovery plans, and coordinated resources across multiple time zones.

Cutover Management Governance Risk Mitigation Global Coordination Inventory Transfers

Senior IT Project Manager

Bristol Myers Squibb

Nov 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Managed the complex transition of workplace infrastructure and on-site local data centres for 450 flexi-workplaces following a major M&A integration. Drove project completion in 15 months against an 18-month timeline, ensuring zero disruption to business operations.

Infrastructure Transition M&A Integration Timeline management Data Centre Migration

Project Manager

AstraZeneca

Nov 2015 - Sep 2021 (5 years 10 months)

Defined project governance structures for Project Eagle, establishing the Program Change Authority Board and defining roles and responsibilities. Accountable for PMO governance, implemented network monitoring tools across 28 global manufacturing sites, and led centralized procurement.

Governance PMO Financial Management Network Monitoring Procurement Risk Management