Senior Executive

Personal summary

I am an accomplished Programme Manager with over 20 years of cross-industry experience spanning insurance, education, government, banking, defense, energy, media, and manufacturing sectors. Highly skilled in delivering transformational change and IT programs through Agile, traditional, and hybrid methodologies. Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Project Management Professional (PMP), and MSP Practitioner, with an MBA in Finance and Strategic Management. Adept at establishing organizational strategies, implementing processes for software and infrastructure delivery (underpinned by ITIL and PRINCE2), and ensuring the successful execution of complex projects. Core Competencies: Agile Transformation & Coaching: Expertise in scaling Agile, transitioning from traditional to Agile methods, and mentoring cross-functional teams. Proficient in Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, TDD, and FDD. Programme & Project Management: Skilled in end-to-end delivery lifecycle, risk management, governance, and stakeholder management using frameworks like PRINCE2, PMBOK, and SDLC. Strategic Planning & Execution: Strong ability to drive efficiency gains, cost reductions, and value creation through process reengineering and architectural transformation. Tools & Technologies: Proficient in MS Project, IBM Rational Portfolio Manager, TFS, AgileZen, Version One, and Clarity, among others. Achievements: Scaled Agile for a £150M SAP portfolio, managing 21 teams (~200 people) and delivering a £40M program successfully. Delivered a National Diploma program saving £5M and improved operational efficiency. Negotiated a £50K savings in database licensing with Microsoft and streamlined procurement processes. Professional Experience Highlights: Agile Transformation Consultant Led Agile transformations at organizations like the Ministry of Justice and Morrisons, training senior management and teams in Agile principles, improving governance, and implementing Agile tools. Programme Agile Consultant, Bupa International Delivered a £5M BI change program, ensuring compliance with EU policies and establishing distributed Scrum practices across multiple regions. Programme Manager, Centrica plc Managed a £150M SAP change portfolio and spearheaded process improvements saving £18M. Programme Manager, Pearson Education Delivered an £18M transformation program, optimizing project lifecycles and managing matrix teams globally. Education and Certifications: MBA - Manchester Business School, UK Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Scrum Alliance Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI MSP Practitioner - APMG International A dynamic leader and problem solver, Krishna brings strategic vision, a pragmatic approach, and a passion for achieving excellence in all professional endeavors.

Skills

Agile development10 Project management (IT)10 Program management10 Management10 Leadership training6 PHP5