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Karthik Rajah

Karthik Rajah

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Results-oriented Program Manager enthusiastic about taking on new challenges. Successful at developing innovative strategies to capitalize on dynamic market conditions. Strategic planner and clear communicator with an adaptable approach. Accomplished Program Manager provides in-depth understanding of developing and implementing organizational strategies. Well-versed in spearheading new initiatives to support functional operations and timely project completion. Excellent aptitude for financial management, budgeting, procurement and contracting. Proficient in managing logistics analysis, including inventory and supply chain performance. Customer-oriented Program Manager with over 10 years of experience in strategic planning and complex problem-solving. Expert in networking, marketing, cross-functional communication, employee supervision and process improvements. Decisive leader ready to leverage background in program management to expand organizational success. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Work History

Program Manager - AI COE

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
04.2023 - Current
  • Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
  • Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
  • Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program initiatives.
  • Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.

Program Manager - AWS Cloud Modernization

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
  • Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
  • Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
  • Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program initiatives.
  • Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.

Program Manager - Mainframe Migration

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
  • Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
  • Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
  • Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program initiatives.
  • Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.

Delivery Leader - Corporate LOB

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
  • Developed and implemented strategies to ensure delivery of projects on time and within budget.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders, vendors, and team members to coordinate project activities.
  • Established procedures for tracking progress against timelines and budgets.
  • Managed the hiring process of new team members by conducting interviews, evaluating resumes, and onboarding staff.

Education

Master of Science - Physics

Madurai Kamaraj University
2004

Skills

  • Revenue Growth
  • Business Development
  • Talent Recruitment

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Program Manager - AI COE

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
04.2023 - Current

Program Manager - AWS Cloud Modernization

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS

Program Manager - Mainframe Migration

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS

Delivery Leader - Corporate LOB

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS

Master of Science - Physics

Madurai Kamaraj University
Karthik Rajah