Ashish Jain, LA®, CSM®, ITIL V3 — Technical Program Manager

As a seasoned Director of Program Management, I leverage over 19 years of expertise in project management and technology. My journey includes a distinguished track record with reputable organizations such as Barco, Landis+Gyr, Tech M, Philips, Aricent where I consistently deliver top-tier projects that drive substantial business growth. My deep familiarity with the full project lifecycle—from ideation to delivery—enables me to navigate complex projects with agility. I excel in leading cross-functional teams, proactively managing risks, and consistently surpassing expectations to deliver tangible outcomes that enhance the bottom line. A strategic and collaborative leader, I excel in aligning team efforts with organizational objectives, fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement. My diverse industry experience spans finance, energy, and technology, giving me insight into the unique challenges and opportunities of each sector. I am a motivated, results-oriented professional committed to driving success through effective project management and quality assurance. My passion for excellence, coupled with my ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, makes me a valuable asset for any team. Let's connect to explore how my expertise in delivering exceptional programs and projects across product and service-based industries can benefit your organization. I seek opportunities at the highest levels where my leadership, technical skills, and analytical abilities can guide program lifecycles and drive sustained business value. As a visionary who embraces change, I am committed to contributing to your organization's success

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Program Management Leader in Fintech and Technology sectors.

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India

Experience: 22 yrs 10 mos

Skills

Program Management
Agile Methodologies
Quality Assurance

Career Highlights

19 years of expertise in project management and technology.
Led successful Agile transitions across multiple organizations.
Expert in managing large-scale programs worth millions.

Work Experience

Paytm

Director Program Management (4 yrs 2 mos)

Barco

Senior Program Manager (2 yrs 8 mos)

Landis+Gyr

Senior Manager (3 yrs 7 mos)

Tech Mahindra

Senior Manager (1 yr 11 mos)

TP Vision

Manager (6 mos)

Huawei

Senior Program Technical Leader (2 yrs 7 mos)

Nokia Siemens Networks

Quality Assurance Engineer (5 mos)

Aricent

Assistant Manager (6 yrs 7 mos)

Skiltek Information (P) Ltd

Associate Analyst (10 mos)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies

Master of Business Administration - MBA at Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut

PGDBA at Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies- Pune

Bachelor of Engineering - BE at P.D.M. college of Engineering

at Hindu Vidya Peeth

Ashish Jain, LA®, CSM®, ITIL V3

Technical Program Manager

Gurugram, Haryana, India22 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

19 years of expertise in project management and technology.
Led successful Agile transitions across multiple organizations.
Expert in managing large-scale programs worth millions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Program Management Leader in Fintech and Technology sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Program ManagementAgile MethodologiesQuality Assurance

Other Skills

BudgetingProject Management Office (PMO)LeadershipPerformance ManagementBuilding TrustRisk ManagementCross-team CollaborationRelease ManagementTeam ManagementStakeholder ManagementBuild Strong RelationshipsCross-Functional Team ManagementTeam LeadershipStrategic PlanningScrum

About

Experience

22 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Paytm

Director Program Management

Mar 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 –
❖ Spearheading end-to-end program management for high-profile projects, ensuring smooth and timely delivery while maintaining strict quality standards.
❖ Delivering large-scale programs, and technology innovation, and influencing success by leveraging current industry knowledge.
❖ Leading program strategy, vision, roadmap, and requirement specification and partnering with engineering teams to deliver new products and features to the market.
❖ Managing programs for a business vertical worth ~$20 million with over 300 team members, ensuring successful deliveries with the right balance between product and tech teams.
❖ Ensuring that organizational systems (processes, technology, people, budget, and time) are in place to support the accomplishment of program deliverables.
❖ Facilitating seamless execution of complex programs by leading all aspects of timelines, cost, resources, dependencies, releases, and post-release support, acting as a catalyst in intricate situations, and ensuring on-time deliveries and high quality.
❖ Acting as a bridge between leadership, market, business, product, and engineering, to ensure clear communication and alignment, resulting in increased efficiency and streamlined operations.
❖ Building a diverse team of talented and motivated professionals with the capability to support the transformational aspirations of the business and steer the career success of team members.
❖ Staying current with the latest project management trends & techniques, ensuring that the organization remains at the forefront of program management excellence.

BudgetingAgile MethodologiesProject Management Office (PMO)LeadershipPerformance ManagementBuilding Trust+10

Barco

Senior Program Manager

Jul 2019 – Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 –
❖ Oversaw end-to-end program management in Barco India, interfacing with Belgium (HQ) and Germany centers, handling programs worth over $10 million and leading a team of over 400 members to ensure seamless execution.
❖ Successfully led the transition of 15+ projects from traditional development methodologies to Agile, resulting in improved team collaboration and customer satisfaction, while reducing schedule slippage by 20% through scrum model and scrum of scrums implementation.
❖ Provided end-to-end management for multiple programs worth millions of dollars, from the conceptualization and visualization stage to technology mapping and final execution, resulting in seamless project delivery.
❖ Collaborated with PO to create and execute comprehensive roadmaps, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality project deliverables that met client's needs, while preparing and presenting progress reports to management for multiple programs.
❖ Championed the adoption of Agile methodology by assessing and identifying the existing structure and tools, determining the necessary changes, and providing compelling supporting evidence, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.
❖ Liaised with executive leadership to understand the goals of transition projects, identify business and IT needs, and develop a comprehensive IT roadmap that aligned with the organization's strategic vision.
❖ Revolutionized project management by identifying and implementing optimal Agile methodologies, constantly revising processes, and educating the team to mitigate challenges, while leading the Agile Team on accelerators and consulting with customers to deliver exceptional results.

BudgetingAgile MethodologiesScrumProject Management Office (PMO)Software Project ManagementSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)+8

Landis+gyr

Senior Manager

Dec 2015 – Jul 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 –
❖ Led the successful transition of projects from traditional development methodologies to Agile, while ensuring adherence to quality standards and driving organizational goals.
❖ Successfully transitioned more than 25 projects from traditional development methodologies to Agile, driving increased efficiency, productivity, and improved quality delivery.
❖ Spearheaded automation initiatives that resulted in significant improvements in lead time while maintaining high-quality standards.
❖ Established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track individual and team-level performances, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
❖ Interacted with executive leadership to present and discuss the current state of projects, along with improvement strategies and actions.
❖ Ensured that all project deliverables adhered to the highest quality standards, and performed regular audits to maintain ISO 9001:2015, CMMI v1.3, and TL9000 certifications.
❖ Managed process management activities for the Global R&D Centre, with a strong focus on achieving client business and organizational strategic goals.
❖ Provided leadership with a vision that assists in the creation and promotion of an environment for innovation, organizational agility, and continuous learning.

BudgetingAgile MethodologiesPerformance ManagementQuality AssuranceBuilding TrustProgram Management+5

Tech mahindra

Senior Manager

Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

BudgetingAgile MethodologiesProgram ManagementRisk ManagementRelease ManagementBuild Strong Relationships

Tp vision

Manager

Jun 2013 – Dec 2013 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Huawei

Senior Program Technical Leader

Nov 2010 – Jun 2013 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Nokia siemens networks

Quality Assurance Engineer

Jul 2007 – Dec 2007 · 5 mos · Greater Reading Area

Worked at Nokia UK Ltd for a duration of 6 months and helped them in making CMMi, TL9000 compliant processes.
Was responsible for monitoring, analysing, controlling and tracking the Main Realease i.e. full development projects at Nokia.