Sudeep Sahu
Princeton,NJ
Summary
Digital Strategy and Transformation leader with over 24 years of experience in implementing tailored Digital Transformation initiatives across various sectors including Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing. Proven ability to lead large-scale projects that generate over $60M in new revenue and enhance profit margins through effective business tools and strategies. Expertise in business strategy, resource planning, and budget management, delivering customized solutions that drive client value. Recognized for building high-performing teams and communicating effectively in complex environments, ensuring alignment with executive objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
AEM and Digital Assets – Senior Program Manager
ADOBE, PRINCETON NJ (CONTRACT)
12.2024 - Current
- Oversaw digital transformation of customer experience for Eli Lilly, migrating over 100 websites to cloud.
- Implemented edge delivery services to expedite website delivery and integrate with Adobe Experience Cloud.
- Defined content supply chain vision to enhance medicine accessibility for patients.
- Managed process using SAFe framework for enterprise value delivery.
- Led ART team composed of cross-functional members to achieve project goals.
- Executed pre-PI and PI planning, including ROAM and iterative release management.
- Tracked program execution via JIRA Align within SAFe framework, providing updates to senior executives.
- Integrated AEM Assets, Adobe Workfront, and Veeva Vault to optimize content supply chain.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication, leading to improved alignment between business objectives and program goals.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products within scope and budget constraints.
Senior Program Manager – Adobe Practice
COGNIZANT, PRINCETON NJ
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversaw digital transformation initiatives for Novo Nordisk, including AEM Cloud migration.
- Developed multi-year engagement roadmap to ensure integration with backend systems.
- Implemented digital customer experience enablement to enhance insights into customer behaviors.
- Tracked program execution using Microsoft Project and ADO, reporting progress to senior directors.
- Managed financials, SOW, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
- Led a geographically dispersed team and engaged stakeholders effectively.
- Established automated reports and metrics using ADO and Power BI to monitor work progress and risk management.
IT Project Management Office – Senior Program Manager/RTE
UPS, PARSIPPANY
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed large-scale marketing programs for UPS focusing on digital customer experience.
- Conducted quarterly business value planning aligned with strategic vision using SAFe practices.
- Executed Program Increment (PI) planning and facilitated Scrum of Scrums for project alignment.
- Oversaw IT portfolio and program management to ensure resource optimization.
- Demonstrated system capabilities while implementing inspect and adapt methodologies.
- Led Agile Release Train (ART) through regular Product Owner/Scrum Master synchronization.
- Monitored value streams and measured OKRs to assess performance outcomes.
- Coordinated release management for continuous integration and deployment to production.
Senior IT Manager, Customer Experience (CCX)
HONEYWELL, MORRIS PLAINS, NJ
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Managed $5B+ eCommerce SAP Hybris Commerce Cloud B2B platform integrated with Adobe Experience Manager for Honeywell manufacturing units.
- Directed delivery of eCommerce and Portal solutions using SAFe lean agile methodology.
- Oversaw incident and service request management within defined SLA and OLA using ServiceNow.
- Monitored order submissions, ensuring smooth processing of millions in transactions daily.
- Owned end-to-end management of SAP Hybris and AEM platforms to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated multiple technical teams to support ongoing operations effectively.
- Handled escalations promptly with a 24/7 support team to maintain service quality.
- Managed Rapid Delivery Track for small to medium enhancements supporting business teams.
Senior Program Manager-RTE, Project Management Office
JCPENNEY, DALLAS, TX
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted quarterly planning aligned with business strategy and vision utilizing SAFe practices.
- Executed Program Increment (PI) Planning to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
- Managed Agile Release Train (ART) through regular PO/SM synchronization meetings.
- Measured progress of OKRs against established targets to assess performance.
- Oversaw release management for continuous integration and deployment into production.
- Collaborated with Architectural Runway on an ongoing basis to enhance technical infrastructure.
- Provided comprehensive reports to executives to inform strategic decision-making.
Associate Director, Project Management
PUBLICIS SAPIENT, NEW YORK
05.2006 - 08.2019
- Oversaw strategic program management, ensuring timely responses to RFPs and sales pitches.
- Collaborated with clients to identify and prioritize immediate business needs.
- Managed delivery across global distributed teams of over 250 members.
- Accountable for successful execution of large-scale re-platforming programs exceeding $40M.
Education
MBA - Information Technology and Management
All India Management Association
New Delhi01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Honors, Mathematics, Physics
P.N. College, Utkal University
Bhubaneswar01.1995
Skills
- Website and marketing technology: Adobe AEM, DAM, Adobe Workfront, Adobe Analytics, AEP
- E-commerce platforms: SAP Hybris, Magento, Demandware, SAP HANA
- Project management methodologies: SAFe, Agile Scrum, Kanban
- Collaboration tools: JIRA, Confluence, Figma, Planview, IT PPM
- Cloud services: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
Certification
- SAFe 6 Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe 4.5 Advance scrum master (SASM)
- PMP – 35 PDUs earned and preparing for PMP certification exam
- DevOps Engineering Masters Program – In Progress
Timeline
AEM and Digital Assets – Senior Program Manager
ADOBE, PRINCETON NJ (CONTRACT)
12.2024 - Current
Senior Program Manager – Adobe Practice
COGNIZANT, PRINCETON NJ
02.2024 - 12.2024
IT Project Management Office – Senior Program Manager/RTE
UPS, PARSIPPANY
07.2023 - 02.2024
Senior IT Manager, Customer Experience (CCX)
HONEYWELL, MORRIS PLAINS, NJ
01.2020 - 07.2023
Senior Program Manager-RTE, Project Management Office
JCPENNEY, DALLAS, TX
08.2019 - 01.2020
Associate Director, Project Management
PUBLICIS SAPIENT, NEW YORK
05.2006 - 08.2019
MBA - Information Technology and Management
All India Management Association
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Honors, Mathematics, Physics
P.N. College, Utkal University
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