Zarreen Shaikh

Project Manager

Hyderabad, Telangana, India9 yrs 8 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led multi-million dollar digital transformations at Microsoft.
  • Expert in bridging technical roadmaps with business impact.
  • Advocate for Women in Tech and community growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Computing and Digital Transformation expert with strong project management capabilities.

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Skills

Core Skills

Program ManagementCloud StrategyBusiness AnalysisStakeholder ManagementSoftware Testing

Other Skills

Budget ManagementCommunicationAnalytical SkillsUser StoriesJavaTestNGMicrosoft Power BISelenium WebDriverProgram ImplementationData & Analytical SkillsEnd-to-End Program LifecycleCross-Functional InfluenceAgile & Product OperationsTechnical Stakeholder ManagementSDLC & Engineering Excellence

About

Project Manager at Microsoft (GCID) specializing in the end-to-end delivery of complex, global cloud solutions. I bridge the gap between ambitious technical roadmaps and real-world business impact for some of the world’s most regulated industries. At Microsoft, I lead multi-million dollar digital transformations, navigating the high-stakes requirements of Government, Telecommunications, and Global Finance. Whether it’s streamlining Azure deployments for BPOL in Germany or scaling infrastructure for Telstra, I focus on "Delivery Excellence" building repeatable, scalable frameworks that reduce risk and accelerate time-to-value. My approach is rooted in a unique blend of technical depth and product intuition. Starting as a Software Engineer at Accenture gave me the "how," while my ISB Product Management and PSM Agile certifications give me the "why." I don't just manage projects; I lead the lifecycleprioritizing roadmaps, managing cross-functional stakeholders, and driving "0-to-1" initiatives. Beyond delivery, I am passionate about the "Lift as you climb" philosophy. I believe true leadership is measured by the growth of the community. As an author in "The PM Playbook" and a speaker at industry panels, I translate my frontline experiences into frameworks for the next generation of leaders. I am a passionate advocate for Women in Tech and actively mentor professionals navigating career transitions into Program and Product Management. Core Skills: Program Management | Cloud Strategy | Digital Transformation | Agile & Scrum | Stakeholder Influence | Risk Mitigation | Product Lifecycle (PLC)

Experience

9 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Microsoft

2 roles

Project Manager

Promoted

Sep 2024Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • Architected a governance framework for a $1M+ cloud portfolio, reducing cost overruns by 20%.
  • Enhanced cross-team decision-making by 15% through a unified alignment strategy across Engineering, Product, and Finance.
  • Optimized Azure Cloud Consumption for global clients by creating data-driven dashboards and cost models.
  • Spearheaded GenAI Copilot integration, driving early adoption through technical user journey mapping.
Stakeholder ManagementBudget ManagementProgram ManagementCloud Strategy

Associate Project Manager

Feb 2022Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • Orchestrated cross-functional delivery of cloud-migration workstreams for enterprise clients, achieving 100% on-time delivery.
  • Engineered project schedules and resource models for a $1M+ portfolio, reducing resource bottlenecks by 15%.
  • Streamlined stakeholder alignment across geographies, improving decision-making speed by 20% through automated reporting dashboards.
CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProgram ManagementCloud Strategy

Accenture

3 roles

Senior Business Analyst

Promoted

Aug 2019Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Owned the "As-Is" vs. "To-Be" architectural roadmap for workflow digitization, enhancing operational accuracy.
  • Conducted comprehensive GAP Analysis to identify and resolve technical bottlenecks in legacy systems.
  • Acted as the primary technical liaison between engineering and business teams, improving documentation and delivery processes.
CommunicationUser StoriesBusiness AnalysisStakeholder Management

Business Analyst

Sep 2017Aug 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

Test Automation Engineer

Aug 2016Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Engineered a robust automation framework using Java and Selenium WebDriver, enhancing test coverage by 40%.
  • Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions, achieving a 30% faster feedback loop.
  • Architected and maintained complex automation suites with TestNG and JUnit, ensuring structured execution and high-fidelity reporting.
JavaTestNGSoftware Testing

Education

Indian School of Business

Executive Education Programme — Product Management

Aug 2023Nov 2023

KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Information Technology

Jul 2013Jul 2016

Shah and Anchor Kutchhi Polytechnic

Diploma of Education — Information Technology

Jan 2010Jan 2013

Mary Immaculate Girls'​ High School

Jan 1998Jan 2010

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