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Arun Kumar V C

Cochin,US

Summary

Vice President - Enterprise Solutions


Dynamic and results-driven Leader with 28 years of experience in leading IT transformations and driving strategic technology initiatives. Proven track record in optimizing IT operations, managing large-scale programs, and aligning technology strategies with business goals. Expertise in ERP SAP, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Cloud computing, and IT Governance. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration and building high-performing teams.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President - Enterprise Solutions

HTC Global Services
2009.05 - Current

HTC Global Services is a leading global information technology, and business process services company with operations across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and India.

  • Result oriented Senior Management Executive, with over 28 Years of Global Consulting experience. Solid history of Technology & Business excellence with Global Fortune Organizations.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • P&L Ownership, managing large portfolios ; Improved Delivery Margin by 14% CAGR, Revenue and Net Margins by double-digit % Increase.
  • Reduced cost overrun by 10% CAGR through rigorous reviews of strategy to align with organizational objectives
  • Managed Sales and Delivery operations Globally for many years.
  • Worked in Product and Services Organizations with wide ranging Operational, Financial and Sales excellence.
  • Started Enterprise Solutions SAP Practice and built the Business Unit from Ground Zero.
  • Managed large Digital Transformation initiatives involving ERPs, Cloud Hyperscalers, AI, RPA and IoT technologies.
  • Managed Portfolios of large teams Globally.
  • Helped customers gain value through innovations, design thinking and Digital Transformation initiatives, helped reduce costs.
  • Solid Customer Relationship and Management Skills

Program Manager

Tech Mahindra
2008.10 - 2009.05

Tech Mahindra is a US$5.2 billion company with 125,236 employees across 90 countries

  • Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects. Program Management of programs over 25 M$.
  • Supervised regional sales and delivery teams > 100
  • Strategy & Direction
  • Thought Leadership
  • Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
  • Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
  • Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
  • Leveraged technology tools for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.

Global SAP Program Manager

TrelleborgVibracoustic
2007.09 - 2008.10

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments.

Innovative engineered solutions accelerate performance for the customers in a sustainable way.

  • Global SAP Program/Process Manager in Trelleborg Germany. Responsibilities at high level include , but not limited to : Overall management and implementation of SAP implementation projects (all SAP R/3 modules) in all Trelleborg Plants world wide, starting with Europe.
  • Managing Business Process team managers who are responsible for managing SAP implementation roll outs in all Trelleborg Plants and all areas covering Purchasing, Sales, Production, Finance and Controlling, Logistics.
  • Developing/Executing High Level strategic objectives of the company

Program Manager

Hewlett Packard, HP
1999.11 - 2007.08

Hewlett Packard is a multinational , multi billion$ information technology company headquartered in Palo Alto, California that develops personal computers, printers and related supplies, as well as 3D printing solutions.

  • Thought Leadership
  • Managed Large Enterprise Application Programs in EMEA region based out of Germany
  • Managed 100+ person organization lowering turnover to

Education

Senior Management Programme - Executive Leadership

IIM, Nagpur
Nagpur
2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
Mysore University
08.1989

PMP - Project Management

Project Management Institute (PMI)
US
2004

Skills

  • Strategic Business & Technology Leadership
  • Vision & Roadmap
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Building Technology Practices from inception
  • Due Diligence - Contract Negotiations & Vendor Performance
  • Business, Partner & Board Relations
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Operations Oversight
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Organizational Development

Languages

English, Hindi, German, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil

Timeline

Vice President - Enterprise Solutions

HTC Global Services
2009.05 - Current

Program Manager

Tech Mahindra
2008.10 - 2009.05

Global SAP Program Manager

TrelleborgVibracoustic
2007.09 - 2008.10

Program Manager

Hewlett Packard, HP
1999.11 - 2007.08

Senior Management Programme - Executive Leadership

IIM, Nagpur

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering

PMP - Project Management

Project Management Institute (PMI)
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