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Shruthi Kalidindi

Program Manager
Prosper,TX

Summary

Accomplished PMP-certified Program Manager with over 15 years of experience leading multi-million-dollar programs in financial services, telecommunications, and global technology distribution sectors. Specializing in IT transformation, cloud migrations, mobile app development, OEM program management, and modernization efforts. Consistently delivering strategic solutions within timelines and budget constraints while proficient in Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Skilled at fostering stakeholder engagement to drive operational efficiency, deliver successful outcomes, and meet business objectives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Project Manager

Comerica Bank
01.2024 - Current
  • Project Manager for the DCM3 program for API management and MQ platforms which includes onboarding of 100+ applications to new infrastructure.
  • Managed platform migrations to Google Cloud, AWS, and new data centers, ensuring zero business disruption for critical applications.
  • Conducted capacity planning, financial reporting, and optimized resource allocation for the program
  • Coordinated migration activities, created detailed tracking for 100+ applications, and ensured seamless deployment planning.
  • Delivered weekly updates to senior leadership and maintained stakeholder communication across vendors, shared services teams, technology, and business.
  • Deployment and monitoring planning. Stakeholder alignment and change communication.
  • Weekly tracking with all applications teams to ensure migrations are completed in a timely manner, and risks and delays are communicated to stakeholders.


Senior Manager - Program Management

Charles Schwab
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed end-to-end delivery of complex programs, overseeing planning, scope negotiation, and cross-functional team coordination.
  • Drove financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Led testing schedules, defect resolution, and release coordination, establishing escalation processes and post-release reporting.
  • Identified and mitigated risks, dependencies, and issues, securing stakeholder approval for resolution actions.
  • Enhanced stakeholder communication through dashboards and reports using JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Suite of Apps.
  • Collaborated with vendors to align project timelines and ensure timely delivery of critical milestones.

Program Manager

Ingram Micro
10.2017 - 09.2022
  • Defined project scope, ROI metrics, and strategic objectives for high-value programs, securing prioritization through governance boards.
  • Managed global programs for top OEMs, collaborating with business, IT, and steering committees across APAC, EMEA, NA, LATAM, and Middle East.
  • Implemented Planview enterprise-wide, customizing functionality for portfolio management and training teams during rollout.
  • Delivered consolidated status reports to IT and business leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Led funding allocation for internal and external projects, working with vendors and finance teams to track budgets and ROI.
  • Created detailed project plans, including WBS, dependencies, and change management tasks, using MS Project and Clarity.

Technical Project Manager

Verizon
03.2014 - 09.2016
  • Directed full lifecycle of My Verizon Mobile App UI overhaul and Oracle Commerce (ATG) implementation, enhancing customer experience.
  • Led Agile and Waterfall teams to design innovative solutions, improving business agility and user satisfaction.
  • Developed risk analysis and mitigation plans, ensuring program success with minimal disruptions.
  • Managed system integrations and migrations, achieving near-zero downtime and seamless operations.
  • Partnered with cybersecurity teams to implement security protocols and ensure compliance.

Senior Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
10.2010 - 11.2012
  • Directed IT transformation initiatives for telecommunications and financial services clients, optimizing business operations.
  • Conducted problem analysis to develop strategic solutions, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Co-authored white paper on "Mobile Payments: How U.S. Banks Can Deal with Disruptive Change," influencing industry strategies.
  • Led business process automation, reducing operational costs and increasing efficiency.
  • Developed training programs for cross-functional teams, boosting productivity and collaboration.

Senior AdWords Representative

Google
06.2005 - 06.2007
  • Managed high-profile advertising campaigns, optimizing ad spend and boosting digital performance.
  • Led quality improvement programs, increasing team efficiency by 75%.
  • Developed data-driven strategies, enhancing campaign effectiveness and maximizing ROI.
  • Mentored junior team members, improving overall team performance and collaboration.

Education

MBA -

Asian Institute of Management
Philippines
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce -

Indian Institute Of Management And Commerce
Hyderabad, India
05.2001 -

Skills

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office Suite

Clarity

Planview

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Timeline

Sr. Project Manager

Comerica Bank
01.2024 - Current

Senior Manager - Program Management

Charles Schwab
09.2022 - 12.2023

Program Manager

Ingram Micro
10.2017 - 09.2022

Technical Project Manager

Verizon
03.2014 - 09.2016

Senior Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
10.2010 - 11.2012

Senior AdWords Representative

Google
06.2005 - 06.2007

MBA -

Asian Institute of Management
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce -

Indian Institute Of Management And Commerce
05.2001 -

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