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Sanobar Hublikar

Program Manager
Benson,MN

Summary

Results-driven Program Manager with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact operational improvements in fast-paced environments. Skilled in Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe), project and delivery management, and process optimization, with a proven record of reducing defect rates, improving KPIs, and enhancing team performance. Adept at data-driven decision-making, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration across tech, healthcare, and financial operations. Experienced in mentoring teams, implementing SOPs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen) to achieve sustainable results. Proficient with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Tableau, Power BI, and AI-enabled project management tools. Passionate about fostering high-performance teams, inclusion, and community engagement through CSR and volunteering initiatives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Ideadox
08.2025 - Current
  • Partner with Product Managers and Business Analysts to plan, design, and deliver mobile and web applications using Agile (Scrum) methodologies.
  • Manage program timelines, sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and delivery tracking using JIRA and Asana.
  • Drive end-to-end program execution, ensuring alignment between engineering, design, and business teams.
  • Lead UAT, QA validation, and release readiness, improving product quality and reducing post-release defects.
  • Develop process documentation, workflow mapping, and project roadmaps, improving delivery predictability and team efficiency.

Program Specialist

Amazon
02.2021 - 03.2025

• Led the Live Channel Intervention (LCI) Program, improving support channel adoption by 25% (chat/phone) and reducing average resolution time for Selling Partners by 30%.
• Designed and launched Escalation Resolution workflows, enhancing handling of complex/reopened cases and increasing first-contact resolution rate by 20%.
• Conducted operational audits and root cause analyses on 500+ escalated cases monthly, introducing new audit streams that improved support quality and compliance by 15%.
• Managed pilot programs and process transformation initiatives, achieving 10–15% efficiency gains across multiple customer support operations.
• Collaborated with Product, Tech, Operations, and Training teams (10+ cross-functional stakeholders) to identify scale blockers and implement program-level solutions, reducing workflow bottlenecks by 25%.
• Defined KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks, enabling data-driven decision-making and increasing operational visibility by 50%.

Quality Auditor

Amazon
03.2019 - 01.2021

• Performed compliance and quality audits on 1,000+ cases monthly across global teams using data-driven sampling techniques, improving audit coverage and reliability.
• Conducted root cause analysis on recurring defects, implementing corrective actions that improved operational efficiency by 20% and enhanced customer experience.
• Built performance dashboards in Excel and SQL to track trends, KPIs, and defect metrics, presenting actionable insights to senior leadership and influencing process decisions.
• Partnered with Operations and Training teams to close process gaps and enhance SOP adherence, resulting in a 15% reduction in repeat errors.
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives using audit feedback loops, improving overall quality metrics by 18% within six months.

SPS Associate / SME / Seasonal Trainer

Amazon
08.2017 - 02.2019
  • Delivered end-to-end vendor and seller support, including onboarding, catalog management, and order operations.
  • Acted as SME and trainer, mentoring new hires and improving team performance and service quality.
  • Identified process inefficiencies and led Kaizen initiatives, improving workflows and reducing manual effort.
  • Developed and updated SOPs, training materials, and automation solutions, improving operational scalability.
  • Led a team of 8–10 members in process improvement and automation initiatives.

Education

Master of Science - Physics

Christ University
Bangalore India
04-2016

Skills

    Agile Frameworks & Practices:

    Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, Disciplined Agile (DAD), Extreme Programming (XP), Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review & Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement, User Story Mapping, Definition of Done (DoD), Definition of Ready (DoR), Velocity Tracking, Burn-down/Burn-up Charts, Scrum of Scrums, Incremental Delivery, Agile Maturity Assessment, Continuous Improvement (Kaizen), PI Planning, Agile Release Train (ART), Value Stream Mapping, Kanban-Scrumban

    Tools & Technology:

    Jira, Confluence, Trello, Azure DevOps (ADO), Rally (CA Agile Central), Miro, Mural, MS Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, Slack, Teams, Git, Bitbucket, GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube, Tableau, Power BI, Google Workspace, MS 365, Zoom, Webex, Jira Align, Notion, ClickUp, Asana

    Methodologies & Technical Practices:

    Waterfall-to-Agile Transition, Hybrid Project Management, DevOps Integration, CI/CD Pipelines, TDD, BDD, ATDD, Automation Awareness, Cloud Project Delivery (AWS / Azure / GCP), Lean Principles, OKR Alignment

    Leadership & Team Facilitation:

    Servant Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring, Conflict Resolution, Empathetic Listening, Motivation & Morale Building, Delegation & Empowerment, Constructive Feedback, Consensus Building, Team Maturity Assessment, Change Management, Emotional Intelligence, Decision-Making Facilitation, Collaboration Enablement, High-Performance Team Building, Trust & Psychological Safety, Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy, Recognition & Appreciation, Cross-Functional Workshops, Innovation Encouragement, Time Management

    Project & Delivery Management:

    Project Planning & Execution, Scope Management, Risk Identification & Mitigation, Resource Planning, Schedule Management, Cost Tracking & Budgeting, Project Governance, Stakeholder Management, RAID Log Management, Change Control, Quality Assurance, Performance Metrics & KPIs, Issue Resolution, Release Planning, Project Reporting & Dashboards, Lessons Learned, Dependency Management, Continuous Delivery Planning

    AI Tools & Automation:

    ChatGPT & GPT-based Assistants, Jira Advanced Roadmaps, Notion AI, Miro AI, ClickUp Brain, Mondaycom AI, Asana Intelligence, Trello AI Power-Ups, AI-driven Sprint Summarization, Backlog Prioritization & Predictive Analytics, Notebook LM, Google Gemini AI, Samsung AI

Interests

  • I enjoy cooking and baking for friends and family gatherings
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth

Key Achievements

  • Operational Efficiency & Process Optimization: Led enterprise-wide programs that reduced Reopen Rate from 17% → 11–12%, Transportation Transfer Rate from 25% → 10%, and Average Handling Time from 30+ min → 15 min, improving team productivity, SLA compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Defect Reduction & Quality Assurance: Reduced defect rates from 35% → less10% by implementing proactive gating mechanisms, audits, and cross-functional SOP standardization, achieving 0% defects in final phase; improved compliance and risk management practices.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Conducted root-cause analyses, trend audits, and KPI tracking, enabling actionable insights and process improvements across multiple business units.
  • Associate & Team Performance Improvement: Elevated underperforming associates’ metrics, e.g., AXIOM score improvement to 55+ (green zone) through structured coaching, mentoring, and feedback loops; enhanced team engagement and accountability.
  • Process Standardization & SOP Optimization: Implemented standardized templates, checklists, and documentation (“Do’s & Don’ts”), improving consistency, scalability, and knowledge transfer; ensured cross-functional alignment.
  • Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with operations, vendor teams, and leadership to optimize SOPs and workflows; managed escalations and multi-department dependencies to achieve timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Customer & Vendor Experience Enhancement: Improved vendor and seller satisfaction by streamlining case handling, audit processes, and escalation management, ensuring consistent and high-quality outcomes.
  • Change Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Championed Kaizen initiatives and Agile adoption across teams, facilitating process transformation, Agile maturity, and team innovation.

Timeline

Program Manager

Ideadox
08.2025 - Current

Program Specialist

Amazon
02.2021 - 03.2025

Quality Auditor

Amazon
03.2019 - 01.2021

SPS Associate / SME / Seasonal Trainer

Amazon
08.2017 - 02.2019

Master of Science - Physics

Christ University
Sanobar HublikarProgram Manager