Hari Palagani

Technical Program Manager

Hyderabad, Telangana, India20 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over a decade of experience in technology program management.
Expert in leading large-scale transformation initiatives.
Skilled in Agile methodologies and stakeholder collaboration.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a technology program manager specializing in large-scale transformations in the SaaS industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Agile Project ManagementProgram Management

Other Skills

Data VisualizationStakeholder ManagementBusiness IntelligenceData AnalysisRisk ManagementReportingClient RelationsBudgetingVendor ManagementEnd-to-End Project ManagementResource ManagementScrumData ScienceReporting & AnalysisAgile & Waterfall Methodologies

About

With over a decade of experience in technology program management, I specialize in leading large-scale transformation initiatives that align business goals with cutting-edge solutions. At Cognizant, I focus on stakeholder collaboration, Agile methodologies, and risk management to deliver impactful results. Passionate about fostering cross-functional teamwork, I aim to drive innovation and operational excellence while contributing diverse perspectives to an ever-evolving technological landscape. At Cognizant, I oversee complex technology projects, ensuring seamless delivery across planning, estimation, and risk management. My work involves facilitating Agile frameworks, managing Scrum ceremonies, and collaborating with teams to design robust data warehouse and reporting solutions. By aligning with stakeholders on scope, timelines, and deliverables, I empower teams to achieve business objectives efficiently and effectively.

Experience

20 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs

Current Experience

Cognizant

2 roles

Program Manager Apple and Verizon Accounts

Jun 2021 – Present · 5 yrs

Leading large-scale technology transformation programs, ensuring project deliverables meet business requirements and are completed on time and within budget.
Managing end-to-end delivery of complex projects, including planning, estimation, risk management, scope, quality, and resource allocation.
Facilitating cross-functional teams in Agile frameworks (Scrum), overseeing Scrum ceremonies, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release management.
Engaging with stakeholders to align on project scope, timelines, and deliverables while managing risks and addressing escalations.
Collaborating with business and technical teams to design data warehouse solutions, integrating data marts for robust reporting.
Spearheading process improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and quality while adhering to industry regulations. Conducting weekly/monthly progress reviews using earned value analysis (EVA), generating comprehensive reports on program status and change management processes.

Data VisualizationStakeholder ManagementBusiness IntelligenceData AnalysisRisk ManagementReporting+9

Senior Project Manager

Jun 2021 – Present · 5 yrs

Leading large-scale technology transformation programs, ensuring project deliverables meet business requirements and are completed on time and within budget. Managing end-to-end delivery of complex projects, including planning, estimation, risk management, scope, quality, and resource allocation. Facilitating cross-functional teams in Agile frameworks (Scrum), overseeing Scrum ceremonies, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release management. Engaging with stakeholders to align on project scope, timelines, and deliverables while managing risks and addressing escalations. Collaborating with business and technical teams to design data warehouse solutions, integrating data marts for robust reporting. Spearheading process improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and quality while adhering to industry regulations. Conducting weekly/monthly progress reviews using earned value analysis (EVA), generating comprehensive reports on program status and change management processes.

Quest global

Program Manager

Apr 2018 – Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

Apple

Program Manager

Jan 2012 – Jun 2021 · 9 yrs 5 mos

Directed multiple programs across diverse geographies, managing all aspects of project delivery from conception to execution. Defined and enforced best practices across program management processes, ensuring compliance with client objectives and contractual obligations. Managed risk, scope, and change control, ensuring seamless project execution across various technologies, including Windows and Apple Mac platforms. Worked closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and transform them into actionable technical deliverables. Led efforts in continuous process improvement, driving value-adds and enhancements across various project phases. Coordinated efforts between teams to build data warehouses and data marts, facilitating business decision-making through effective data management solutions. Successfully managed different scopes of projects such as Artificial Intelligence-Chat Bot, Business Intelligence, Compliance-GDPR, Large Data Management, Integration & Migration Projects.

Exilant technologies private limited

BI Project Manager

Oct 2011 – Apr 2018 · 6 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Syntel

Project Lead

Jun 2011 – Dec 2011 · 6 mos

Led project teams in the successful delivery of key initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations. Coordinated with various stakeholders to gather requirements, perform risk assessments, and allocate resources effectively. Authored and reviewed complex stored procedures for use in ad hoc and subscription-based reports. Managed project timelines and deliverables, overseeing the development and delivery of custom software solutions. Implemented Scrum methodologies to improve project efficiency and client engagement.

Syntel inc

Project Lead(DWH)

Sep 2010 – Oct 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Exilant technologies private limited

2 roles

Programming Analyst

Jan 2007 – Jun 2011 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Developed and implemented software solutions to meet client requirements, specializing in back-end development and data management. Worked collaboratively with technical teams to build scalable and reliable applications. Performed complex data analysis and designed solutions for business intelligence reports. Played a key role in Agile project management, contributing to sprint planning and execution. Actively engaged in client meetings to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure alignment on project deliverables.

Software Engineer

Jan 2007 – Sep 2010 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Euthenics it service private limited

Business Consultant

Mar 2006 – Dec 2006 · 9 mos

Gained hands-on experience in Business Objects XI R2, assisting in the development and implementation of business intelligence solutions. Collaborated with senior consultants in gathering and analyzing client requirements for reporting and data visualization. Supported the creation and optimization of complex reports, dashboards, and data models to meet business needs. Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Business Objects, ensuring seamless operation of reporting tools. Participated in knowledge-sharing sessions, improving understanding of data warehousing concepts and reporting tools.