Santosh Rao

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Santosh Rao

@santoshrao

Programme Manager specializing in complex IT program delivery, strategic planning, and operational excellence.

What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a demanding Delivery/Program Manager role where I can lead complex program delivery, manage large multi-disciplinary teams, and spearhead technology-based transformation—using strategic project planning, quality control, and delivery framework improvements to maximize stakeholder value.

I’m an accomplished Programme Manager with over 19 years of diverse experience in IT and animation, focused on excelling in complex program delivery. I lead large, multidisciplinary teams and drive technology-based transformations that improve how organizations deliver results.

I bring strong expertise in strategic project planning and execution, enhancing delivery frameworks, and optimizing operations for timely, exceptional outcomes. I’m especially committed to quality control and continuous improvement—strengthening collaboration while maximizing stakeholder value through effective delivery and disciplined program management.

With a foundation in Production Management and an MBA in Delivery Management/Operations, I’m equipped for hands-on operational leadership. My experience includes roles such as Delivery & Program Manager at Neusix Technologies Services Pvt Ltd, Solution Leader at Brane Group, and Head of Product/Production leadership in production-focused organizations—supported by leadership and Agile-related credentials and a practical PMP-informed approach.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

NE

Current

Delivery & Program Manager

Current

Neusix

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Delivery and program management role at Neusix.

Program Management Delivery Management Agile Project Planning Project Execution Production Management Quality Control Stakeholder Management PMP

NL

Current

Program Manager 2

Current

Neusix Technologiy Services Pvt Ltd

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Program management role focused on delivery and program execution at Neusix Technologiy Services Pvt Ltd.

Program Management Delivery Management Agile Project Planning Project Execution Production Management Production Planning Quality Control Stakeholder Management PMP

BG

Solution Leader

Brane Group

Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Solution leadership role supporting delivery and program outcomes at Brane Group.

Program Management Delivery Management Agile Project Planning Project Execution Stakeholder Management

HS

Head of Production

Hornbill Studios

May 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 8 months)

Head of production role at Hornbill Studios focused on overseeing production activities and delivery execution.

Production Management Production Planning Quality Control Program Management

HS

Head of Product Management

Hornbill Studios

Jul 2018 - May 2023 (4 years 10 months)

Led product management efforts at Hornbill Studios.

Program Management Project Management Strategic Planning Stakeholder Management Quality Control

AN

Production Manager

Anibrian

Nov 2018 - Jun 2019 (7 months)

Managed production operations at Anibrian.

Production Management Production Planning Quality Control

MA

Delivery Manager/Program Manager

Manifest

Prior delivery/program management role at Manifest (dates not specified in the source).

Delivery Management Program Management Project Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

II

Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI)

MBA/PGDM, Operations

2013 -

Grade: 70%

Earned an MBA/PGDM in Operations in 2013 (Grade: 70%).

JN

JNTU

B.Tech / B.E., Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

2003 -

Completed B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in 2003 at JNTU.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Gmail

Jan

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