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Vandana Dubey

@vandanadubey

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Strategic Program and Operations Leader with 13 years of expertise.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, embraces Agile methodologies, and offers opportunities for professional growth while making a significant impact on organizational transformation.

I am a Strategic Program, Change, and Operations Leader with over 13 years of experience in delivering enterprise-scale transformation programs across various sectors, including cybersecurity, risk intelligence, and data analytics. My career has been marked by a proven track record of leading change initiatives and driving operational improvements for global banks such as Barclays, Deutsche Bank, and Rabobank. I excel in Agile execution and stakeholder orchestration, ensuring high-impact delivery in complex environments.

Throughout my career, I have successfully spearheaded multi-use case enablement on platforms like DataWalk and established governance frameworks that enhance operational resilience. My expertise in Agile methodologies, including SAFe PI Planning and Agile Coaching, has allowed me to lead cross-functional teams effectively. I am passionate about embedding governance models and driving cross-border alignment to achieve strategic objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Program Manager & Operations Change Lead

Current

Barclays

Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)

Spearheaded multi-use case enablement on the DataWalk platform and established robust governance frameworks including intake workflows and quality standards. Led PI planning with Agile delivery using Azure DevOps and Power BI dashboards, championing change management for process improvements and stakeholder alignment.

DataWalk Governance Agile Azure DevOps Power BI IAM Risk Transformation Change Management

Delivery Lead & Senior Scrum Master

Rabobank

Feb 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Led Agile squads in delivering regulatory compliance and risk intelligence tools, driving sprint planning and executive KPI dashboarding. Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure roadmap alignment and championed the adoption of Agile best practices.

Agile Scrum Regulatory Compliance Risk Intelligence Sprint Planning Dashboarding Change Management

PMO Lead – Risk & Operations

Deutsche Bank

Dec 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 1 month)

Managed governance reporting, RAID logs, and financial tracking for regulatory programs, overseeing release management and vendor alignment. Championed change management during restructuring and compliance transformations, leading CXO reporting through integrated dashboards.

PMO Risk Management Operations Release Management Change Management CXO Reporting

Business Analyst

Telstra

Jun 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Conducted requirements workshops and supported telecom billing transformation projects. Delivered functional specifications, UAT scenarios, and provided essential project tracking inputs.

Business Analysis Requirements Gathering Functional Specifications UAT Project Tracking

Technical Customer Service Executive

Convergys

Dec 2013 - May 2015 (1 year 5 months)

Provided L1 technical support for US-based telecom clients, resolving technical issues and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Technical Support Customer Service L 1 Telecom Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ISBE

MBA, Finance

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance. This program provided a strong foundation in financial management and strategic business operations.

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

B.Com, Commerce

Obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University. The curriculum focused on core business principles and commercial practices.