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Rahul Sharan

Cary,NC

Summary

Technology leader with 23+ years of experience delivering large-scale digital transformation in financial services. Proven track record leading cloud modernization, agile transformation, and platform engineering initiatives. Deep expertise in retirement and recordkeeping platforms, driving scalability, operational efficiency, and customer-centric innovation. Strong leader known for building high-performing teams, aligning business and technology, and delivering measurable outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Project Manager / Portfolio Lead

Infosys
07.2020 - 10.2026
  • Vanguard DC Modernization program involved modernization of Vanguard Institutional group's enterprise system by migrating their DC record keeping platform from mainframe to cloud based on a 4-year modernization roadmap.
  • Helped transition traditional direct and control org hierarchy to a value stream-based lean agile organization that promotes delivery of early and incremental business value.
  • Liaised with business and product management teams to define modernization product roadmap and architecture runway that minimizes lead time.
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute project timelines and deliverables.
  • Established KPIs and measurement framework to bring transparency in execution by providing real time tracking and status reporting as well as helped teams bring efficiency and promote continuous improvements.

Director, Squad Leader

Fidelity Investment - WI Platform Domain
11.2022 - Current
  • Managed platform squad of 10 membersd engaged in platform automation initiatives for financial operations platform, reducing operational risk and manual effort
  • Lead strategic modernization of recordkeeping platform, migrating critical functions from mainframe to cloud
  • Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing, and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
  • Implement GenAI-driven backlog acceleration and delivery optimization, improving team productivity
  • Define and execute legacy decommissioning roadmap, reducing technical debt and improving scalability
  • Strengthening governance and execution rigor through KPI tracking, sprint predictability, and release quality improvements

Program Manager

Fidelity WI - Stock Plan Service Global Recordkeeping Program
02.2018 - 07.2020
  • Lead a team of 25+ associates working on Stock Plan recordkeeping platform modernization program
  • Suggested best practices to maximize delivery value in a Global agile delivery model, proactively managing attrition risks and creating opportunities for teams to learn and grow.
  • Managed relationship across multiple release trains within workplace portfolio and help grow annual revenue up to $4 million.
  • Actively participated in Scrum guild sharing agile best practices & coaching Scrum Masters.

IT Project Manager & GC

Fidelity WI - NetBenefits Enhancements
02.2011 - 01.2018
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement NetBenefits enhancements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Played IT GC role to co-ordinate efforts across multiple system teams within complex working environments.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans using Agile methodologies to optimize workflows and team collaboration.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and define project specifications for system improvements.
  • Monitored project progress through key performance indicators, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Utilized Jira and Confluence for tracking tasks, documentation, and communication across project teams effectively.
  • Implemented continuous improvement strategies by analyzing key performance metrics for ongoing optimization.

Education

PG Diploma - Business Admin. (Finance)

Symbiosis, SCDL
Pune, India
06.2005

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Production

Karnataka University
Karnataka, India
10.2001

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Product Management & Strategy
  • Financial Services Domain
  • Digital Transformation
  • Platform Engineering
  • Data & Analytics
  • Gen AI based backlog management
  • Cross functional leadership

Certification

  • ASPPA Certification for New Business Retirement Plan Fundamentals
  • Advance certificate in Program Management from eCornell University
  • ScrumMaster & SAFe Agilist Certification

Timeline

Director, Squad Leader

Fidelity Investment - WI Platform Domain
11.2022 - Current

Group Project Manager / Portfolio Lead

Infosys
07.2020 - 10.2026

Program Manager

Fidelity WI - Stock Plan Service Global Recordkeeping Program
02.2018 - 07.2020

IT Project Manager & GC

Fidelity WI - NetBenefits Enhancements
02.2011 - 01.2018

PG Diploma - Business Admin. (Finance)

Symbiosis, SCDL

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Production

Karnataka University
Rahul Sharan