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Vishal Dharmani

@vishaldharmani

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Experienced Technical Program Manager specializing in Agile delivery.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters collaboration, encourages Agile practices, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a Certified ScrumMaster with over 10 years of program and project leadership experience, specializing in delivering large-scale enterprise IT and software development initiatives in Agile and SAFe environments. My expertise lies in coaching Scrum teams, managing Agile ceremonies, and driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-value outcomes. I am known for aligning technical and business goals, accelerating team maturity, and effectively presenting program health to C-level stakeholders.

In my recent role as a Program Manager at JP Morgan Chase, I directed multiple enterprise-level data analytics and software delivery programs, achieving a remarkable 95% on-time delivery rate. I implemented execution dashboards in JIRA and Confluence, enabling data-informed decision-making and delivering significant cost savings. My previous experience at Cineplex and Stericycle further honed my skills in Agile delivery, where I consistently improved delivery throughput and reduced cycle times through effective Agile coaching and process optimizations.

With a strong command of tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Azure DevOps, I am a remote-first leader committed to continuous improvement and team enablement. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my skills to drive successful project outcomes and foster a culture of Agile excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Program Manager

JP Morgan Chase

Feb 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Directed 3 concurrent enterprise-level data analytics and software delivery programs, collaborating with 20+ cross-functional stakeholders and achieving 95% on-time delivery through Agile and SAFe practices. Led all key Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, and Scrum of Scrums, driving a 35% improvement in delivery throughput.

Agile SAFe Scrum Jira Confluence Data Analytics Program Management Stakeholder Management Risk Management Performance Metrics

Project Manager

Cineplex

Jan 2018 - Nov 2022 (4 years 10 months)

Oversaw Agile delivery for frontend, backend, and marketing tech workstreams, accelerating time-to-market by 20% and reducing cycle time by 25%. Facilitated PI Planning and multi-team coordination using SAFe, enabling better dependency tracking and stakeholder alignment.

Agile SAFe PI Planning Scrum Project Management Cost Optimization Automation

Project Analyst

Stericycle

Mar 2017 - Dec 2017 (9 months)

Supported delivery of IT and security-focused software releases, tracking velocity and throughput in Jira. Facilitated daily standups and backlog grooming, ensuring user story readiness and technical alignment.

Jira Agile Scrum Backlog Grooming Risk Mitigation Project Analysis Software Releases Stakeholder Management Reporting IT Security

Sr Business Analyst / Project Manager

HERE

Sep 2010 - Apr 2015 (4 years 7 months)

Implemented Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Agile practices, boosting code quality and deployment confidence across distributed teams. Aligned system architecture decisions with compliance and scaling needs for enterprise delivery.

Test Driven Development Agile DevOps Scrum Project Management Business Analysis Systems Architecture Compliance Scaling Coaching

Business Analyst

Atos

Jun 2006 - May 2010 (3 years 11 months)

Facilitated Agile adoption across development teams, improving release cycles and delivery cadence. Coordinated software delivery across technical, QA, and UAT functions, maintaining SDLC rigor.

Agile SDLC Jira Confluence Risk Assessment Software Delivery QA UAT Business Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Royal Roads University

Masters of Global Management, Global Management

Completed a Master's degree focusing on global management principles. Gained expertise in international business strategies and cross-cultural leadership.