Samatha Aynampudi
New Hudson
Summary
Strategic and results-driven IT Portfolio, Program,Product and Resource Manager with 22+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives across automotive, financial, and healthcare sectors. Proven track record managing multimillion-dollar budgets (up to $25M), cross-functional global teams, and mission-critical technology solutions including SaaS, cloud migrations, HR systems, and data platforms. Adept at stakeholder engagement, agile methodologies, vendor management, and delivering innovative, business-aligned technology outcomes. PMP certified.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Portfolio Strategy Manager/IT Product Owner Manager/ Systems Engineering Manager
General Motors
08.2020 - 06.2025
- Led applications management for multiple business functions at General Motors with $1M budget oversight.
- Directed IT Portfolio Strategy for HR and Corporate Functions to align with enterprise goals.
- Facilitated Steering Committee meetings with Senior Leadership on IT Strategy prioritization.
- Oversaw IT solutioning and design for owned applications, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Managed a team of 20 resources, including Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Project Managers, and ETL developers.
- Conducted performance management for 11 resources to enhance team productivity.
- Delivered continuous business improvements and innovations while maintaining quality standards.
- Oversaw software procurement and management of third-party SaaS solutions to optimize operations.
Technology Program Manager/Senior Business Analyst
General Motors
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Implemented Workday HR tool for General Motors with $25M budget.
- Led partnership with IBM to manage employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
- Managed over 100 cross-functional stakeholders to define business processes and data integrations.
- Oversaw SaaS software procurement process, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Facilitated cross-functional steering committee meetings with leadership teams.
- Supported change management and communication strategies throughout implementation.
- Directed risk and issue management with internal and external teams for successful rollout.
Technology Project Manager/Business Analyst
General Motors
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Managed technical projects supporting Tax, Customs, HR, and Benefits functions with budgets ranging from $500K to $1M.
- Implemented technical projects to enhance systems and meet business requirements.
- Cultivated relationships with business partners and third-party stakeholders including Fidelity, Metlife, and Trade Management systems.
- Served as Development Lead by applying best practices and lessons learned to the program's Design Approach/Strategy for General Motors.
- Monitored, tracked, and reported financials for projects to ensure budget compliance.
- Aligned business units with technical development and support organizations during project implementation.
- Established comprehensive communication plans across project segments leveraging waterfall methodology.
Technology Project Manager
Ford Motor Company (Tech Mahindra)
08.2013 - 08.2014
Technology Project Manager
Care Centrix, Tampa, FL (Chenoa information services)
Tampa
06.2013 - 08.2013
Technology Project Manager
JPMorgan Chase, Tampa, FL
Tampa
11.2007 - 06.2013
Application Developer Lead
Neilsen Media Research, Tampa, FL
Tampa
09.2004 - 11.2007
Application Developer
Dun and Bradstreet, India
11.2002 - 08.2004
Education
Electronics And Communications Engineering
JNTU
Hyderabad, India05-2002
Skills
- IT portfolio management
- Software procurement
- Project management
- Change management
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Performance management
- Business process optimization
- Team leadership
- Requirements gathering
- Strategic planning
- Innovation implementation
- Product strategy
- Digital transformation
- Operational efficiency
- Analytical thinking
Certification
PMP
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkTimeline
IT Portfolio Strategy Manager/IT Product Owner Manager/ Systems Engineering Manager
General Motors
08.2020 - 06.2025
Technology Program Manager/Senior Business Analyst
General Motors
01.2018 - 07.2020
Technology Project Manager/Business Analyst
General Motors
09.2014 - 12.2017
Technology Project Manager
Ford Motor Company (Tech Mahindra)
08.2013 - 08.2014
Technology Project Manager
Care Centrix, Tampa, FL (Chenoa information services)
06.2013 - 08.2013
Technology Project Manager
JPMorgan Chase, Tampa, FL
11.2007 - 06.2013
Application Developer Lead
Neilsen Media Research, Tampa, FL
09.2004 - 11.2007
Application Developer
Dun and Bradstreet, India
11.2002 - 08.2004
Electronics And Communications Engineering
JNTU
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