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Sudhir Rao
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Senior program and transformation leader driving global operations and digital/cloud delivery, governance, and measurable business outcomes.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Program & Transformation Leader with 20+ years of experience delivering large-scale, cross-functional transformation across global delivery environments. I translate business priorities into scalable execution models, establish governance frameworks, and drive adoption of standardized ways of working across distributed teams.
In my current role, I lead global delivery programs for enterprise digital and cloud transformation, managing a 65+ member cross-functional organization and improving execution predictability and efficiency by 20% YoY. Previously, I led digital operations programs across the GCC region, improving delivery efficiency by 20% and customer satisfaction by 10%, while strengthening multi-vendor governance to deliver $3.8M uplift and 17% margin improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Led global operations and digital delivery programs for enterprise cloud transformation, managing a 65+ member cross-functional organization and establishing governance for intake, Agile delivery, and demand planning to improve execution predictability and efficiency by 20% YoY. Implemented KPI/SLA governance, real-time dashboards, and delivery risk management to improve performance and reduce ope
Project Manager
Yokogawa Middle East & Africa
Jan 2015 - Jan 2022 (7 years)
Led end-to-end digital operations delivery across the GCC, stabilizing regional teams and execution models to improve delivery efficiency by 20% and customer satisfaction by 10%. Governed multi-vendor contracts and standardized delivery processes to drive $3.8M revenue uplift and 17% margin improvement while ensuring compliance and adoption across geographies.
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Operations Manager
SI Global Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2008 - Jan 2015 (7 years)
Managed global operations and PMO functions for large-scale oil & gas and industrial projects, establishing delivery tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communication governance to improve visibility and execution control. Drove cost optimization through infrastructure modernization and vendor consolidation (25% reduction) and led process standardization and quality management, achieving ISO cert
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Anglia Ruskin University
Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, Strategic Management & Leadership
Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from Anglia Ruskin University.
Duke University
Postgraduate Certificate in Product Management, Product Management
Post Graduate Certification in Product Management from Duke University.
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Bangalore University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
100k-150k USD
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Skills
Global Program & Transformation LeadershipPMOProcess StandardizationOperational EfficiencyBusiness Process Alignment With Technology EnablementMulti Vendor Project ManagementChange ManagementKPI TrackingSLA ManagementRisk ManagementDependency & Delivery GovernanceContinuous ImprovementCost OptimizationAgile DeliveryJiraServiceNowITILDevOpsSCADADigital Twins
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