Akki Reddy, MBA, PMP

Program Manager

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 yrs 3 mos experience

Key Highlights

Over a decade of experience in digital transformation.
Expert in orchestrating complex projects across multiple industries.
Passionate about leveraging technology for impactful solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Transformation Expert with extensive experience in Healthcare and Aerospace sectors.

Contact

akkireddych@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Program & Project DeliveryStakeholder & Vendor ManagementProduct ManagementAgile MethodologiesDigital TransformationProject ManagementBusiness StrategyFinancial AnalysisUser Experience (ux)Mobile Applications DevelopmentWeb Development

Other Skills

AerospaceAndroid DevelopmentAndroid SDKAugmented RealityAviationBacklog ManagementBudgetingBusiness CaseCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Change ManagementCommunicationContent Management Systems (CMS)Data VisualizationEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Flight Operations

About

I bring over a decade of experience delivering digital transformation, ERP, project management, product development, and strategic initiatives across industries like insurance, healthcare, aerospace, and technology. My expertise lies in orchestrating complex projects, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving business outcomes through a mix of agile methodologies, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder collaboration. Core Skills: - Program & Project Delivery (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) - Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) - Digital Transformation; Business & IT Integration - Stakeholder & Vendor Management - Data Analytics & Technology Implementation - Business Process Optimisation & Change Management - ERP: SAP S/4 HANA PS/PPM, CO, MM, and SD I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems. Open to networking and collaborations in the digital innovation and product strategy space. Let’s connect and explore how we can drive impactful projects together!

Experience

12 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 6 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 9 mos

Current Experience

Gmhba limited

Program Manager

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Geelong, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid

Led cross-functional project delivery within the enterprise PMO, driving strategic initiatives in health insurance and well-being programs to align with organisational goals.
Developed comprehensive business cases to justify investments in new projects, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and securing stakeholder buy-in.
Led the end-to-end development and launch of Frank Digital Insurance Cards for both iOS and Android, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external app development agency.
Managed end-to-end program lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality outcomes for projects, including loyalty program transformations and market expansion.
Led stakeholder engagement efforts across marketing, HR, and executive teams to align objectives, improve communication, and deliver high-impact results.
Oversaw risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintained seamless program execution in a highly regulated industry.
Fostered a culture of innovation and agility, implementing Scrum and Agile best practices to improve project efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.

Project GovernanceAgile MethodologiesMicrosoft ExcelStrategic PlanningStakeholder ManagementStakeholder Engagement+9

Datafoundry

Senior Product Manager

Feb 2022 – Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

Spearheaded product management initiatives for AI/ML-based applications in patient safety and pharmacovigilance, delivering successful outcomes using Agile methodologies.
Defined and executed the product vision and roadmap; developed the product backlog and created user stories in JIRA to guide development and enhance functionality.
Prepared product requirement documents (PRDs) in collaboration with business analysts, developers, and solution architects to ensure alignment with business objectives and support smooth implementation.
Collaborated across functions, connecting technical teams with stakeholders and providing strategic insights to support informed decision-making and overall product success.
Facilitated cross-functional teamwork to align efforts, drive clarity, and ensure stakeholder engagement throughout the product development lifecycle.

Agile MethodologiesSprint PlanningProduct ManagementStakeholder ManagementStakeholder EngagementData Visualization+7

Jel maintenance pte ltd

Digital Project Manager

Nov 2019 – Nov 2021 · 2 yrs · Singapore

Led digital transformation, ERP projects, integrating cutting-edge technology solutions to optimise project efficiency and effectiveness.
Developed comprehensive project plans tailored to infrastructure and application deployments, meticulously outlining budgets, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure successful execution.
Collaborated closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse needs, and translate them into actionable project deliverables, aligning with organisational strategy and objectives.
Negotiated and managed vendor contracts for technology solutions, meticulously reviewing terms and conditions to optimise value and minimise risks for the project.
Leveraged expertise in Agile and PMBOK project management methodologies to drive seamless integration of technology solutions, ensuring alignment with project milestones and standards.
Successfully executed projects within specified timelines and budgetary constraints, overseeing collaboration with IT vendors in India and the Philippines for solution development.

Project GovernanceProject EstimationStakeholder ManagementWeb ApplicationsProject ManagementProject Delivery+4

Eon reality

Project Manager

Mar 2017 – Oct 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Singapore

Managed end-to-end responsibility for Virtual and Augmented Reality training and LMS solutions for Aerospace from identifying the need to delivery through agile methodologies
Developed and executed a strategic product roadmap aligned with business objectives, resulting in a 25% increase in revenue and market share within the first year of implementation.
Led agile teams to deliver technical solutions, demonstrating a focus on user-centred design and effective communication to achieve business goals.
Provided pre-sales consulting services, driving digital transformation and operational efficiency within the aerospace sector.
Provided pre-sales consulting services to Airlines and Airports, facilitating the digitalisation of training processes and enhancing enterprise competitiveness and operational efficiency.
Defined the pricing strategy aligned with the Gross Margin requirements of the Product Profit and Loss

AviationAugmented RealityProduct ManagementStakeholder ManagementProject DeliveryVirtual Reality+3

Airbus prosky

Prodct Analyst

Jul 2016 – Dec 2016 · 5 mos · Toulouse Area, France

Supported post-acquisition ERP and system integration of Navtech, Airbus Prosky and Airbus LUCEM
Prepared business cases to support commercial activities and business development initiatives; financial models for innovations such as Flight Tracking and Aircraft vertical profile optimisation.
Rationalised Products, analysed pricing using NPV, IRR, Payback Period and Break-Even analyses
Contributed to strategic product definition by mapping market needs, competitive intelligence, and revenue modelling for new aviation solutions.
Supported drafting commercial proposals and negotiating with ADS-B and Weather data suppliers like FlightRadar 24 and FlightAware.

Financial AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelAerospaceStakeholder ManagementPricing StrategyBusiness Strategy+1

Honeywell technology solutions, inc.

Lead UX Designer

Jan 2013 – May 2015 · 2 yrs 4 mos · India

Led UX Design initiatives for Honeywell ‘Connected Aircraft’ program, driving innovations to connect Pilots, Crew, Ground Staff and Maintenance Engineers. Responsible for Product Design and User Experience
Successfully launched Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) application for iOS platform that provides Flight Plans, Weather updates and Airport information
Coordinated and strengthened relationships between the Dev team in India and the Marketing and Product Management organisation in the US

Flight OperationsAerospaceProject ManagementUser Experience (UX)SAP ERPSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Japan science and technology agency (jst)

Product Developer - Mobile & AR Applications

Apr 2012 – Sep 2012 · 5 mos · Tokyo, Japan

Collaborated with Japanese researchers and software programmers to develop Augmented Reality (AR) based applications
Developed a Proof of Concept; Virtual Remote Mobile App for home appliances that work in multiple languages

Android DevelopmentMobile ApplicationsAndroid SDKSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Mobile Applications Development

National university of singapore

Product Developer - Web & Mobile

Jan 2011 – Sep 2011 · 8 mos · Singapore

Developed web and mobile applications at the MXR Lab and supported computer graphics researchers to transform research outcomes into commercial products and demos
Featured in The Straits Times, a national newspaper in Singapore, for innovations developed at the Lab

Android DevelopmentWordPressContent Management Systems (CMS)JavaScriptHTML5Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)+2