Vidula Kulkarni
@vidulakulkarni
Experienced program manager and PMO lead driving delivery, stakeholder alignment, and value creation.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced program manager and PMO lead who thrives on delivering measurable value to customers by engaging stakeholders and leading delivery teams. I have led, mentored and supported teams of project managers, governed programs to meet budget and timelines, and improved project management policies and processes while contributing to pre-sales RFI/RFP activities.
Throughout my career I have managed portfolios and large projects across sectors including retail, energy and finance, introduced Agile and Atlassian tooling, and delivered projects with budgets up to $6 million. I bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, a track record of securing executive buy-in, and a focus on continuous improvement and revenue uplift through delivery excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program Manager / PMO Lead
Triquestra International
Jan 2021 - Jul 2025 (4 years 6 months)
Led and mentored a team of up to 5 project managers, governed project delivery to meet budget and timelines, and improved PM processes; contributed to RFI/RFP responses and introduced new ways of working that increased client value and revenue.
Senior Project Manager
Triquestra International
Jul 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Managed multiple concurrent projects (teams of 4–22, budgets up to $6M) for clients including Z Energy and Fantastic Furniture, implemented change control and reporting processes, and secured additional project revenue through demonstrated results.
Project Manager
Triquestra International
Apr 2016 - Jun 2019 (3 years 2 months)
Managed digital and omnichannel development projects for clients such as Spark and Freedom Furniture, led Agile adoption including training and scrum facilitation, and provided JIRA administration and customised dashboards.
Project Manager
Finzsoft Solutions
Jan 2014 - Mar 2016 (2 years 2 months)
Managed digital projects for financial clients and major Australian banks, coordinated multi-country teams and releases, tracked forecasts and resources, and introduced Agile and JIRA to the organisation.
Senior Analyst Programmer
Finzsoft Solutions
Feb 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 10 months)
Triage and prioritised bugs and BAU work, mentored junior developers, reviewed technical designs, and contributed to Java-based web development to ensure alignment with architecture.
Java Developer
Various Employers
Sep 2004 - Dec 2010 (6 years 3 months)
Worked as a Java developer across organisations including Lumley Insurance and NIWA, contributing to web and enterprise development projects from 2004 to 2010.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Mumbai
Master of Science, Science
Master of Science from the University of Mumbai; studied advanced topics in the chosen scientific discipline.
Advanced Diploma in Software Technology (Mumbai)
Advanced Diploma, Software Technology
Completed an advanced diploma focusing on software technology and practical software development skills.
AXELOS (PRINCE2)
PRINCE2, Project Management
PRINCE2 certification demonstrating knowledge of structured project management methodologies and governance.
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Science, Science
Bachelor of Science from the University of Mumbai; completed undergraduate studies in the scientific field.
Scrum Alliance (Certified ScrumMaster)
Certified ScrumMaster, Agile / Scrum
Obtained Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) credential demonstrating understanding of Scrum framework and facilitation skills.
Project Management Institute
PMI-ACP, Agile Project Management
Holds PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) credential validating knowledge of agile principles and practices.
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