Balaji R

Program Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India3 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in managing large-scale projects and budgets
Strong background in electronics and communications engineering
Passionate about leveraging technology for real-world solutions

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Program Manager with expertise in SaaS and Project Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementResource ManagementBudget ManagementMarket ResearchQuality Management

Other Skills

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficePMO set-upPeople ManagementPower BIData AnalysisSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Supply Chain ManagementQuality ControlDimensional MetrologyProject CoordinationProject DeliveryProject ImplementationAgile MethodologiesTeamwork

About

As a Program manager in AMD, I leverage my project management, resource management and budget management skills to deliver high-quality solutions for leaderships & clients. I have a strong background in electronics and communications engineering, which I obtained from SCSVMV University, and a PGPM from IBS Bangalore. I started my career as a quality control engineer trainee in Hyundai motor India Ltd after then I pursued my PGPM program from ICFAI Business School in field of Operations and Marketing management. I also did an Internship as Trainee at Plumb5, where I gained valuable experience in the tech industry. I then moved to HCLTech as a PMO in HCLtech, where I worked in the Project Management Office and honed my project management skills. I am passionate about learning new technologies and applying them to solve real-world problems. I am always eager to take on new challenges and contribute to the growth and success of my organization and myself.

Experience

3 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 6 mos

Average Tenure

10 mos

Current Experience

Amd

Program Manager

Jul 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Bangalore Urban · On-site

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeProject ManagementResource Management

Hcltech

2 roles

Senior Executive

Promoted

Oct 2024 – Jul 2025 · 9 mos · On-site

Managed deliverables for 110 projects in the digital workplace platform.
Experienced in preparing detailed resource allocation reports and dashboards for 110
projects using Microsoft Excel and PowerBi.
Tracking of Critical hirings of multiple accounts and collaborate with different teams such
workforce planning team, HR TAG team and the delivery teams.
Experienced in handling the financials for 100+ accounts, analyzing the gaps, act as a bridge
between finance spocs and delivery Managers. Analyze the budget vs actuals in order to
meet the organizational targets.
Successfully delivered the cost optimization for 2 verticals comprising of 100+ projects and
the met vertical level targets.

PMO set-upPeople ManagementProject ManagementBudget Management

Management Trainee

May 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos · On-site

DMO (Delivery Management office).
Worked on Profit improvement plan in order to meet the revenue & margins for the projects.
Facilitated regular project reviews with stakeholders, enhancing transparency and
communication.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize projects aligned with strategic goals.
Developed and maintained project dashboards and KPIs for data-driven decision-making on
a monthly basis.
Handled various leadership initiatives such as Freshers, Diversity, NV locations, Leverage
service model in order to meet the organizational targets.
Responsible for preparing weekly and monthly SLA reports of transition account

Resource ManagementMicrosoft ExcelProject Management

Plumb5.com

Internship Trainee

Feb 2022 – Jul 2022 · 5 mos · India · Hybrid

Analyzed and reported on Sales automation usage and applications.
Researched digital marketing competitiveness and Customer Data platforms.
Conducted market research on competitors' software and webpage for Plumb5.com.

Software as a Service (SaaS)Quality Management

Hyundai motor india ltd.

2 roles

Engineer Trainee

Nov 2018 – Nov 2019 · 1 yr

Managed quality assurance for 100 Plus supplier parts (e.g., BOSCH, DELPHI).
Successfully managed and completed TGDI and BS6 projects to ensure compliance with
engineering standards from a quality standpoint.
Managed 50 plus Engine part Suppliers for Quality reports and Engine parts
Conducted inspections of engine parts, identifying and eliminating defects to prevent line
stoppages.
Prepared monthly quality reports and documented processes for future reference.
Experienced in coordinating with suppliers for quality documents and reports.
Managed and handled vendors for Quality parts and project parts in order to meet the quality
standards.
Experienced in Meteorology, Parts QC, validation of Quality reports and drawings such as
PPAP/ISIR documents.