PRIYANKA SURYANARAYAN
Fremont,CA
Summary
Results-driven Technical Program Manager with 10+ years leading complex, cross-functional programs in AI-driven and SaaS environments. Specializes in translating ambiguous requirements into actionable technical plans and outcomes. Experienced in platform integrations and workflow automation, emphasizing ownership and execution speed. Excels in high-growth startups prioritizing clarity and collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Project Manager, Business Systems
Nextracker
CA
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Led end-to-end Salesforce, NetSuite, Workday, and Descartes integrations, automating compliance and finance workflows and eliminating 30+ hours/month of manual effort.
- Translated business needs into technical requirements, execution plans, and Jira backlogs, aligning scope, sequencing, and dependencies for successful project execution.
- Owned delivery of cross-functional technical programs across Engineering, Finance, HR, Legal, and Operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Partnered with engineers to manage tradeoffs, risks, and timelines for multiple concurrent initiatives, facilitating on-time project delivery.
- Improved internal tooling and Service Desk workflows through continuous user feedback and iteration.
Project Manager, Engineering
Caravan
CA
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Acted as Product Owner proxy for customer-facing Ownership Platform, maintaining backlog quality and facilitating effective sprint execution.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies to enhance predictability, increase velocity, and strengthen cross-team alignment.
- Collaborated with Product Managers and Engineers to clarify requirements, define acceptance criteria, and outline delivery scope.
Alliance Program Manager
Nutanix
Bangalore, India
03.2017 - 03.2021
- Managed timelines, budgets, vendors, stakeholders for global partner initiatives, ensuring alignment and successful execution.
- Led cross-functional programs across partner, sales, marketing teams to enhance collaboration and achieve strategic goals.
- Generated $1M+ in sponsorship revenue, delivering 500+ qualified leads per partner event, driving partner engagement and growth.
Business Analyst
Nutanix
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Developed Tableau dashboards to enable real-time tracking of program and funnel performance.
- Leveraged data insights to guide prioritization and inform program investment decisions.
Technical / Reporting Analyst
Oracle
Bangalore, India
09.2011 - 03.2015
- Developed reporting frameworks and automated manual processes with VB Macros, HTML, and Hyperion to enhance data accuracy and accessibility.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technical University
09-2011
Skills
- Project management
- Agile methodologies
- Cross-functional leadership
- Salesforce integration
- Data analysis
- Business systems improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Scrum framework
- Systems installation, configuration, and upgrading
High impact initiatives
- NUTANIX : Drove strategic partner identification for complementary product integrations, generating nearly $1M in sponsorship revenue across multiple .NEXT events.”
- CARVANA : Customer Platform Enhancements: Delivered roadmap features improving post-sale ownership experience through tight Product–Engineering collaboration.
- NEXTRACKER : Delivered 100% automated HR and Finance workflows by leading Workday–NetSuite integrations, significantly improving data accuracy and eliminating manual processing overhead.
- ORACLE : Designed and automated revenue and expense models in OBI, enabling auto-population from minimal inputs and streamlining financial reporting.
Timeline
IT Project Manager, Business Systems
Nextracker
04.2023 - 06.2025
Project Manager, Engineering
Caravan
03.2022 - 08.2022
Alliance Program Manager
Nutanix
03.2017 - 03.2021
Business Analyst
Nutanix
10.2015 - 03.2017
Technical / Reporting Analyst
Oracle
09.2011 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technical University