Sankar Subramanian
@sankarsubramanian
Agile Project Manager and Scrum Master who delivers high-performing teams.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven Agile Project Manager and Senior Scrum Master with 17+ years of IT experience, specializing in leading Agile transformations across Insurance, Higher Education SaaS, EdTech, and FMCG. I bring a CSM-certified, delivery-first mindset—coaching teams to improve Agile maturity while driving predictable sprint outcomes.
Across my recent roles, I’ve simultaneously managed and coached up to 5 Scrum teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies end-to-end and building self-organizing squads. I partner with Product Owners to translate business requirements into clear user stories with acceptance criteria and a strong Definition of Done, while resolving cross-team conflicts and removing impediments to protect sprint commitments.
One of my defining achievements was building and sustaining a Scrum team from Sprint 0 through 123 consecutive 2-week sprints, establishing working Agile practices from the ground up and earning stakeholder trust through delivery stability. I’ve also built Agile metrics dashboards (Velocity, Burndown, Release Burndown, Team Health) for real-time visibility, and I’m now seeking an Agile Project Manager role where I can apply my delivery leadership, coaching expertise, and continuous improvement approach in a growing, innovation-driven environment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Agile Project Manager
RelianceMatrix
Oct 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Simultaneously managed and coached 5 Scrum teams delivering Agile projects, facilitating sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Resolved cross-team conflicts and established Agile metrics dashboards (Velocity, Burndown, Release Burndown, Team Health) to improve delivery visibility and team maturity.
Managed Scrum delivery for large-scale cloud migration initiatives for global FMCG clients, coordinating sprint execution, backlog refinement, and stakeholder communication. Coached cross-functional teams on Agile frameworks and CI/CD practices to improve sprint consistency, velocity, and stakeholder reporting.
Facilitated Scrum ceremonies for a global EdTech SaaS platform, supporting Product Owners with backlog refinement, sprint planning, and quality delivery. Coached team members on Agile values and self-organization to strengthen ownership and improve delivery consistency.
Agile Project Manager
Ellucian
May 2014 - Jan 2019 (4 years 8 months)
Built and managed a Scrum team from Sprint 0 to 123 consecutive 2-week sprints over 4.8 years, establishing stable delivery practices and sustained stakeholder trust. Led US onsite requirements workshops and sprint reviews while managing scope, timelines, and roadmap delivery aligned to university academic calendars and funding cycles.
Transitioned a 10+ member development team to Agile delivery while maintaining technical leadership and managing timelines, scope, and sprint execution. Led test automation initiatives that reduced regression test effort by 30% and cut testing costs by 25%, improving release quality and delivery efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St Joseph's College
Master of Science (Information Technology), Information Technology
Earned an MS in Information Technology from St Joseph's College affiliated with Bharathidasan University.
NIIT Limited
G-NIIT Diploma, Information Technology
Completed a G-NIIT Diploma from NIIT Limited in Bangalore.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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