Madhan Samidurai
McKinney,TX
Summary
Accomplished technology executive with a proven track record in designing innovative platforms, optimizing processes, and leading high-performing cross-functional teams to enhance organizational functions and delivery. Expertise in executing key initiatives on time and under budget, utilizing Agile and Waterfall methodologies to drive global project success while modernizing business operations and boosting efficiency. Technically advanced and adaptable, with strong interpersonal and analytical skills; thrives in fast-paced, dynamic industry environments where strategic thinking and decisive action are paramount. Committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to achieve exceptional results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager – Dev Portfolio (3M$)
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2022 - Current
- Strategic Planning| New Initiatives Proposals| Product Releasing Planning| Resource Planning| Timesheet Approvals| Risk Planning
- Weekly Status to Steer Co Team
- Participate in PMO Operations
- 80 Member Global Team
Technical Project Manager (Rent to Own Business) (2M$)
Rent-A-Center
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Reviewing Budget| Project Planning| Releasing Planning| Resource Planning| Monthly Roadmap
- Weekly Status| Monthly Status to Steering Committee
- Participating| Approving key design Proposed by Architects
- Implementing CI/CD Process (Jenkins)
- 20 Member Team Onsite| Offshore
ECOM Re-Design-Development and Technical Project Manager(1.5M)
Rent-A-Center
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Reviewing Budget| Project Planning| Releasing Planning| Capacity Planning| Monthly Roadmap
- Weekly Status to Steering Committee with Risk Mitigation Plan
- Participating and provide suggesting in all Key design proposed by Team architects
- Upgrading the Hybris Platform and Redesign the site with Industry standards compatible across Mobile| web platform
- 20 Member Team Onsite | Offshore –12 Months
Technical Project Manager for NMVIP Product
Neiman Marcus
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Facilitate scrum ceremonies| Project Planning| Product Releasing Planning| Resource Planning| Risk Planning| Forecasting
- Weekly Status to Leadership Team
- Approving| Proposing Various Design solutions with Architects
- Enhancing| Implementing new features of the Product NMVIP
- 15 Member Team Onsite| Offshore –12 Months
Development and Technical Project Manager Marketing - Unica
Neiman Marcus
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Reviewing Budget| Project Planning| Product Releasing Planning| Resource Planning
- Weekly Status to Leadership Team
- Support| Enhance – UNICA Marketing Tool
- 2 Member Team Onsite| Offshore –6 Months
Project Manager – POS Migration
Rent-A-Center
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Reviewing Budget| Project Planning| Releasing Planning| Resource Planning| Monthly Roadmap
- Weekly Status to Steering Committee with Risk Mitigation Plan
- 7 Member Team Onsite| Offshore –12 Months
Project Lead| Scrum Master for Reservation Website
Hawaiian Airlines
03.2013 - 07.2015
Project Leader for Loyalty Website
Michaels Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2013
Senior Developer for PowerPlay Software
Nielsen Company
01.2008 - 12.2010
Program Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2007 - 12.2007
Software Engineer
Cubic System
07.2004 - 12.2006
Education
Electronics and Communication
University of Madras
04-2004
Skills
- Program Management: Budgeting & Forecasting, Capacity Planning, Strategic alignment, Project lifecycle management, Risk management & Process improvement
- Leadership: Team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, conflict resolution
- Technical Proficiency: Azure Cloud NET(C#,ASPNET), JAVASCRIPT,REACTJS, SQL PL-SQL (MS SQL, Oracle)
- Techno-Management Tools: Jira, Jenkins, SNOW,CONFLUENCE,GITLAB, OFFICE VISIO SharePoint
- Tech-Framework: Agile,Waterfall, Safe, Devops
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation skills, documentation
- Analytical Skills: Data analysis, performance metrics, problem-solving
- Project management
- Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership and direction
- Decision-making
- MS office applications
- Program leadership
- Critical thinking
- Stakeholder communications
- Budgeting and resource management
- Data analysis
- Strategic direction
Accomplishments
- Completed the Merchandizing Transformation & E-commerce Transformation Project on time and under budget for a major fashion retailer
- Rolled out a new POS system for 2,000+ stores within 6 months
- Transformed CAB (Change Advisory Board) Management & CI/CD processes for a $1B organization
- Collaborated with global teams, managing major development initiatives between TCS and NMG across various portfolios
- Supervised a team of 80+ staff members across the globe
Certification
- Microsoft SQL Certification
- Six Sigma Process
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Manager – Dev Portfolio (3M$)
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2022 - Current
Technical Project Manager (Rent to Own Business) (2M$)
Rent-A-Center
02.2020 - 07.2022
ECOM Re-Design-Development and Technical Project Manager(1.5M)
Rent-A-Center
12.2018 - 02.2020
Technical Project Manager for NMVIP Product
Neiman Marcus
01.2017 - 12.2018
Development and Technical Project Manager Marketing - Unica
Neiman Marcus
01.2016 - 01.2017
Project Manager – POS Migration
Rent-A-Center
07.2015 - 07.2016
Project Lead| Scrum Master for Reservation Website
Hawaiian Airlines
03.2013 - 07.2015
Project Leader for Loyalty Website
Michaels Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2013
Senior Developer for PowerPlay Software
Nielsen Company
01.2008 - 12.2010
Program Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2007 - 12.2007
Software Engineer
Cubic System
07.2004 - 12.2006
Electronics and Communication
University of Madras