Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Awards
Verizon Star of The Year
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Lakshmi Vasireddy

Livermore,CA

Summary

Strategic, hands-on program and portfolio leader with over 15 years of experience leading transformation initiatives across enterprise product development, business analytics, and operational excellence. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing PMOs, manage complex cross-functional programs in regulated industries, and influence executive leadership. Successfully managed $35M+ program portfolios, optimized resource utilization >95%, improved capital efficiency by 18%, and reduced escalations by 40% through scorecard-based vendor governance. Skilled at delivering technology solutions, product development cadence, and operational planning across geographically distributed teams.


Diligent PM with robust background in managing technical programs and leading cross-functional teams. Proven track record of successful project execution and process optimization. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and risk management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6

Certifications

10
10

Awards

Work History

Technical Program Management

Verizon
02.2022 - 03.2025
  • Directed $35M+ portfolio for Verizon’s PlusPlay, Settlements, OneERP, Workday, OneData, and ONE Verizon programs, overseeing delivery across 5 practices and 600+ offshore resources.
  • Collaborated with C Level Leadership to determine appropriate budgets.
  • Led the Program Management Office (PMO), aligning operational cadence with leadership goals, driving execution for 25+ transformation initiatives across finance, compliance, and engineering.
  • Developed and executed resource forecasting, utilization modeling, and vendor standardization, reducing underutilization by 30% and increasing capital efficiency by 18% YoY.
  • Built portfolio-level dashboards to track target vs. budget vs. actuals, resource burn, Capex/Opex, and capacity planning; enabled strategic decisions for PlusPlay & OneData.
  • Facilitated enterprise PI planning, risk reviews, and steering committee updates; achieved 100% funding approval for business cases over 3 consecutive years.
  • Oversaw contract lifecycle, PO generation, vendor negotiations (TCS, Infosys, Cognizant), and SLA performance scorecards—improving on-time delivery by 12%, reducing escalations by 40%.
  • Enabled Workday and OneERP user adoption through training rollout and engagement planning.
  • Maintained compliance alignment with internal controls and enterprise phase gate criteria for all transformation programs.
  • Developed strategic roadmaps aligning technology initiatives with business objectives to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated project schedules, resources, and stakeholder communications to ensure seamless execution of program milestones.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to identify potential issues and mitigate impacts on project timelines and deliverables.
  • Analyzed program performance metrics, providing actionable insights that drove continuous improvement in processes.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional development and enhancing overall team capabilities in program management.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring adherence to service level agreements for successful project outcomes.
  • Drove successful product launches by coordinating with stakeholders, managing schedules, and mitigating risks.
  • Delivered high-impact presentations to stakeholders demonstrating program value, progress updates, and strategic recommendations.
  • Improved cross-functional communication by establishing regular meetings and facilitating clear documentation.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials to support onboarding new team members quickly and effectively.
  • Successfully managed multiple simultaneous projects while adhering to strict deadlines for optimal progress tracking.
  • Collaborated with team to define and explore business challenges, creating technical roadmaps based on findings.
  • Championed process improvements, introducing streamlined workflows that increased productivity across teams.
  • Created training program that enabled employees to maintain and improve skills in various types of software packages.
  • Achieved scalability in systems architecture by identifying growth areas and planning proactively for future expansion.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous learning by providing ongoing mentorship opportunities for team members seeking professional growth.

Project Lead – PMO, CFO Organization

Verizon
07.2019 - 02.2022
  • Led cross-portfolio reporting and performance management processes, supporting executive transparency into financial, compliance, and audit programs.
  • Reduced revenue leakage by 12% by improving program controls and financial reconciliation processes.
  • Delivered 25% improvement in hiring timelines through digitized vendor integration and workforce onboarding processes.
  • Defined PMO standards for cadence, dependency alignment, and delivery oversight across strategic initiatives.
  • Led cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.
  • Developed and implemented project plans, improving workflow efficiency across departments.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scopes effectively.
  • Streamlined reporting processes, enhancing transparency and accountability among team members.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
  • Improved overall team performance by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback to facilitate professional growth.
  • Facilitated clear communication between internal departments, ensuring all parties remained aligned on goals throughout the duration of each project.
  • Ensured timely delivery of critical deliverables by closely monitoring progress against milestones and adjusting plans as necessary.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans that clearly outlined objectives, timelines, budgets, risks, and success metrics for all stakeholders.
  • Implemented best practices in documentation management systems that improved efficiency, accessibility, and security of project-related information.
  • Encouraged innovation among team members, leading to development of more effective project strategies.
  • Established clear performance metrics, enabling more effective tracking of project progress.
  • Developed comprehensive project documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility for all team members.
  • Implemented technology solutions to automate repetitive tasks, boosting team productivity.
  • Improved project outcomes with rigorous risk management processes.
  • Facilitated workshops for stakeholder engagement, ensuring buy-in and support for project initiatives.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer / Program Manager

Verizon
07.2015 - 07.2019
  • Led Agile transformation across 10+ ARTs and 500+ team members, enhancing cross-team delivery velocity by 40%.
  • Facilitated Agile transformation initiatives across multiple teams, enhancing collaboration and delivery speed.
  • Implemented Scrum practices, leading daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions to ensure alignment.
  • Conducted workshops on Agile principles, equipping teams with tools to improve efficiency and adaptability.
  • Directed Inspect & Adapt workshops, system demos, backlog refinements, and roadmap planning for scaled agile delivery.
  • Created enterprise-wide Agile playbooks, mentoring TPMs and Scrum Masters on planning, delivery, and metrics reporting.
  • Aligned cadence cycles with enterprise funding, resourcing, and compliance schedules to ensure cross-org synchronization.
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies to enhance team collaboration and project delivery.
  • Mentored cross-functional teams in Agile methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Scrum Master / QA Lead

Verizon
05.2010 - 07.2015
  • Led test automation and agile adoption across 3+ product teams; improved sprint velocity by 25% and test coverage by 40%.
  • Developed risk-based testing strategies and traceability dashboards for executive reporting.
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams and adherence to Scrum principles.
  • Mentored team members on Agile best practices, enhancing collaboration and productivity within development teams.
  • Implemented continuous improvement strategies, optimizing Scrum processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Developed training materials on Agile methodologies, facilitating knowledge transfer and skill development within the organization.
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Drove resolution of impediments impacting team progress, maintaining focus on sprint goals and timelines through proactive problem-solving efforts.
  • Led retrospective meetings, capturing insights for process enhancements and promoting a culture of open feedback among teams.
  • Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
  • Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.
  • Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
  • Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.

Education

Master of Computer Science -

Andhra University
Eluru, Andhra Pradesh

Bachelor of Computer Science - undefined

Andhra University

Skills

  • Strategic Program Management Portfolio Governance Steering Committee Leadership
  • Business Analytics KPI/OKR Frameworks EaZy-BI Tableau Budgeting & Cost Controls
  • Project management Project planning Agile project management Agile Coach
  • Product Lifecycle Operations Cadence Planning Risk Mitigation Phase Gate Reviews
  • PMO Management Process Excellence Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Resource & Capacity Planning Forecasting Vendor Performance SLA Adherence
  • Executive Communication Conflict Resolution Talent Development Change Management
  • Tools - JIRA EaZy BI Confluence Smartsheet MS Project Google Looker Excel SharePoint

Certification

  • Certified Agile Coach | Certified Scrum Master | SAFe Agilist (v4.0)
  • Certified Product Owner | Six Sigma Black Belt | Kanban & Lean Foundation

Timeline

Technical Program Management

Verizon
02.2022 - 03.2025

Project Lead – PMO, CFO Organization

Verizon
07.2019 - 02.2022

Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer / Program Manager

Verizon
07.2015 - 07.2019

Scrum Master / QA Lead

Verizon
05.2010 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Computer Science - undefined

Andhra University

Master of Computer Science -

Andhra University

Awards

Star of the Year (AVP Recognition) – For Strategic Leadership & Delivery, 15+ Spot Awards for Transformation Impact, Program Excellence, and Innovation

Verizon Star of The Year

Has Won Several Awards during my tenure at Verizon Including 2 Star of the Year awards and over 10 Star of the Quarter (Spot Awards)

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