Rachna Thakur

CEO

New York, New York, United States19 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 19+ years of experience in program portfolio management.
  • Expert in aligning strategic goals with risk management.
  • Proven PMO specialist enhancing operational efficiency.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Program Management expert with extensive experience in strategic initiatives.

Contact

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Skills

Core Skills

Program ManagementPortfolio ManagementStrategic Initiatives

Other Skills

Program Portfolio ManagementJIRAAgile MethodologiesBudgetingForecastingResource AllocationETF Service Provider MigrationMiddle Office TransformationCross-functional CollaborationProject Management Office (PMO)IT Project & Program ManagementProgram OversightPortfolio Risk ManagementAnalytical SkillsSoftware Development

About

Accomplished Program Portfolio Manager with 19+ years of experience driving high-priority, multi-million dollar initiatives across Finance, Insurance, and Banking. Expert in aligning strategic goals with rigorous risk management and deep technical knowledge to deliver complex cross-functional projects. Proven PMO specialist - managed a PMO within PMO, focused on enhancing operational efficiency, standardizing processes, and ensuring superior execution in fast-paced corporate environments.

Experience

19 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
9 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Nuveen, a tiaa company

2 roles

Vice President, Program Portfolio Management

Sep 2025 – Present · 8 mos

  • Oversaw program portfolio management for Nuveen's Middle Office, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Implemented JIRA and agile methodologies to enhance project management efficiency and team collaboration.
  • Developed comprehensive portfolio reporting for senior leadership, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Managed budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to optimize financial performance and vendor relationships.
Program Portfolio ManagementJIRAAgile MethodologiesBudgetingForecastingResource Allocation+2

Vice President, Program Management - Strategic Initiatives

Sep 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

  • Oversaw the migration of ETF Service Provider from BBH to City, for Nuveen, TIAA and Winslow, ensuring seamless transitions.
  • Program managed multi-year Nuveen Middle Office Transformation project, outsourcing operations to State Street to enhance efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align strategic initiatives with organizational goals, driving program success.
ETF Service Provider MigrationMiddle Office TransformationCross-functional CollaborationProgram ManagementStrategic Initiatives

Tiaa

Lead IT Project Manager - Asset Management

Jul 2012 – Sep 2016 · 4 yrs 2 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area

Citizens

IT Program Management

Apr 2010 – Sep 2012 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Rhode Island, United States

Smith & nephew

IT Project Manager

Nov 2009 – Apr 2010 · 5 mos · Tennessee, United States

New york life insurance company

IT Project Manager - Architecture & Infrastructure

May 2009 – Oct 2009 · 5 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area

Wellington management

Project Manager - Portfolio Management & Reporting

Mar 2008 – Mar 2009 · 1 yr · Boston, MA

Hewitt associates

Configuration Analyst - Defined Contributions

Jun 2006 – Dec 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos

A1 technology

Information Technology Trainee

Dec 2005 – May 2006 · 5 mos

Education

Kurukshetra University

Bachelor of Computer Applications — Computer Science

Punjab Technical University

Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) — Computer Science

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