Vujwala Vangury
Bridgewater,NJ
Summary
Versatile Technical Director versed in assessing challenges, resolving problems and implementing plans to mitigate risk and technical obstacles. Bringing over 19 years of experience and expertise in Technical Program Management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER
Bristol-Myers Squibb
10.2011 - Current
- As a technical program manager, I excel in driving budget efficiencies, optimizing resource management, and leading large-scale projects that enhance organizational capabilities
- My expertise in Agile methodologies, cloud migration, and stakeholder engagement ensures seamless execution of diverse IT initiatives
- With a proven track record in team leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration, I consistently deliver impactful results that align with business goals
- Led multimillion-dollar programs and projects as a solution architect and technical program manager, from initial planning through execution, in high-pressure environments
- Aligned technology solutions with business goals to drive process improvements, enhance customer experience, and manage operational support and performance metrics
- Collaborated with Business and IT teams to develop and implement solutions, including requirements, timelines, budgets, and change management plans, ensuring successful project delivery and stakeholder alignment
- Directed cross-functional teams in deploying cloud-based and on-premises applications using AWS, Azure, AI/ML, and Python methodologies, while overseeing disaster recovery, software archival reviews, and technical architecture enhancements
- Orchestrated the migration of applications from on-premises solutions to AWS Cloud, optimizing AWS resource usage to reduce costs
- Executed a cloud-first strategy for 114 applications, decreasing on-premises applications from 59 to 39
- Transitioned the service delivery model to full-stack accountability, adopting a SaaS approach with expanded service provider responsibilities
- Achieved a 40% reduction in department budget consumption through improved budget management practices
- Implemented SCAR and budget forecasting for new projects, developing a 5-year roadmap for strategic planning
- Conducted monthly review meetings to address and close unnecessary demands, resulting in a 10% reduction by year-end
- Realized a 15% savings in the 2023/2024 budget through meticulous financial management
- Promoted 4 team members and restructured workloads, reducing headcount by 0.5 in 2023
- Managed the hiring and oversight of 8 consultants annually, handling onboarding, off-boarding, training, and system access
- Directed a $3M project with ACN for Salesforce module migration, leading a team of 6 developers, 1 PM, 1 BA, and 1 on-site PM
- Led the Zifo team in Agile methodology for iterative updates to major lab software, effectively managing stakeholders and executing multiple Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Supervised the Cognizant team in a cloud-first initiative, transitioning 14 applications to AWS and overseeing all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
IT Program Manager
Agadia Systems, Inc.
04.2007 - 09.2011
- As the first employee, I played a crucial role in transforming a novel business idea into a successful SaaS solution for electronic Prior Authorizations, contributing significantly to the startup's growth and success
- Successfully managed and delivered medium to large-scale projects impacting health plans, providers, PBMs, TPAs, and other healthcare entities, overseeing all phases from design to implementation
- Led multiple concurrent projects involving software development for point-of-care Prior Authorizations, ePrescriptions, and EMR, including process improvements, resource management, and post-release support
- Developed and maintained detailed project plans, including critical path analysis and work breakdown structures, while effectively managing scope, budget, timelines, quality, and risks
- Managed cross-functional teams and communicated project status, risks, and technical issues to stakeholders, driving program decisions and progress through risk response plans and executive escalations.
Lead Systems Analyst
Prithvi Information Solutions
01.2005 - 04.2007
- Versatile Software QA Analyst with proven expertise in executing and leading comprehensive testing strategies for web applications and regulatory software, leveraging Agile methodologies and advanced test management tools
- Led and executed manual and automated testing for web-based and regulatory software applications, including functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Managed and mentored a team of QA analysts, overseeing the development of detailed test cases and ensuring compliance with CTD/eCTD structures for FDA submissions, while maintaining version control in Documentum
- Championed quality assurance in Agile environments by collaborating with stakeholders and developers to drive improvements in product quality and regulatory compliance.
Education
MBA -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJMaster of Science - Computer Science
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Program Management
- Continuous process improvements
- Business Development
- Agile project management
- Strategic goal development
- Stakeholder Management
Certification
- Certified Project Management Professional, PMP, 1411508
- Certified PMI - Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI - ACP), 1877785
- ITIL V3 Foundation (Axelos), 5932340.20634074
- Leading SAFe 4.0, Scaled Agile, Inc., 33887948-7518
- Certified Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce.com
- Certified Salesforce Developer, Salesforce.com
- SAS Base 9 Programmer, SAS
Timeline
SENIOR TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER
Bristol-Myers Squibb
10.2011 - Current
IT Program Manager
Agadia Systems, Inc.
04.2007 - 09.2011
Lead Systems Analyst
Prithvi Information Solutions
01.2005 - 04.2007
MBA -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Master of Science - Computer Science
Florida State University
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