Senior Program Manager · TPM · Business Architect

Delivering enterprise transformation with measurable outcomes.

14+ years building PMOs, leading SDLC rollouts, and embedding generative AI into the way enterprise programs are run — across Healthcare, Oil & Energy, Fintech, and Telecom.

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14+Years
$8MProgram budget
20+Cross-functional team
PMP · CBAP · PMI-PBACertifications

Currently open to Senior PMO, TPM & Digital Transformation roles

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Currently Senior Program Manager Blue Ocean Corporation

About

A trusted partner for engineering, product, and C-level leadership.

I lead enterprise digital transformation programs end-to-end — from PMO setup and business architecture through delivery and adoption. I’ve owned program budgets up to $8M, globally distributed teams of 20+, and full SDLC rollouts on Microsoft Dynamics 365, Zoho One, Ramco HCM, Azure, and Power BI.

As a TCS Certified GenAI Practitioner, I embed prompt engineering and AI/ML proofs of concept into requirements, reporting, and resource workflows — so program teams move faster with sharper signal.

Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery.
SQL, Python, SSIS ETL, REST APIs, and Azure DevOps.
Power BI, Tableau, Zoho Analytics, and KPI dashboards.
Vendor & partner ecosystem governance, RFP / RFI, business case & ROI.

Domains

Oil & Energy Global infrastructure & physical security

Healthcare US payer systems, COB & HIPAA compliance

Telecom Digital ops & CRM transformation

Fintech Payments, lending & core banking platforms

Physical Security Genetec, Honeywell, access control at scale

Enterprise IT ERP, CRM & cloud-native programme delivery

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Program budget under direct ownership
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Cross-functional global team members
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Faster project-to-resource matching via AI/ML PoC
Python ML pilot · TCS, 2024
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Reduction in manual QA via SSIS automation
ETL test framework · Birlasoft, 2021–22
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System continuity across global sites
$8M security portfolio · TCS, 2022–26

Career

Experience

Fourteen years across digital transformation, PMO setup, and platform delivery.

Senior Program Manager

Blue Ocean Corporation Jan 2026 – Present

PMO governance across Website, LMS, Mobile App, and the Zoho One ecosystem — aligning the digital roadmap with revenue goals and embedding GenAI into reporting and requirements.

Centralised PMO cadence with executive Power BI and Zoho Analytics dashboards.
Mobile, LMS, and CRM integration for engagement and adoption.
Vendor & platform partner governance — onboarding, SLAs, joint roadmaps.

Product Specialist · Assistant Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Jul 2022 – Jan 2026

Owned strategy, BA, vendor evaluation, and end-to-end delivery for a global Oil & Energy client's physical security and digital transformation portfolio — $8M annual program budget.

10+ enterprise programs delivered with HLD/LLD, gap and impact analyses.
Genetec and Honeywell Pro-Watch upgrades at 99.9% continuity.
AI/ML Python proof of concept: 80% faster project-to-resource matching.

Lead Consultant

Birlasoft Apr 2021 – Jul 2022

Agile delivery lead on a US Healthcare Coordination of Benefits (COB) modernisation programme — owning backlog, SSIS ETL automation, and SQL-driven data quality.

150+ user stories managed in Azure DevOps.
Automated ETL testing framework — 50% manual effort reduction.
15% drop in data inconsistencies via advanced SQL validation.

Business Analyst · Project Manager

Jaarwis Technologies Jun 2019 – Apr 2021

Dual BA/PM on a fintech motor-credit platform, SharePoint data migration, and IoT visitor-flow design for large-format hospitality clients.

Three real-time credit-check API integrations from concept to launch.
SharePoint migration with 100% data fidelity.
IoT solution projected at 20% visitor-flow optimisation.

Project Manager · Business Analyst

Online24x7 India Sep 2015 – Jun 2019

Led 7 enterprise CRM/HCM rollouts — Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Dynamics CRM (2) and Ramco HCM (5) — across global geographies.

Cross-functional teams of 8–20 across multiple regions.
95% post-go-live user adoption via training programmes.
10+ HRMS↔ERP integrations via SSIS packages.

Assistant Shift Engineer

Fuji Technical Services Sep 2012 – Aug 2015

Operational reporting and Excel-driven analysis for a key Oil & Energy client — 20+ SQL reports and 15+ executive presentations.

Capabilities

Skills & Stack

Hands-on across delivery methodologies, data, cloud, and AI tooling.

Program & Delivery

Program ManagementPMO SetupAgile / ScrumTPMPortfolioKanbanSAFeWaterfallHybridRAIDOKRs & KPIs

Business Architecture & BA

BRD / FRD / SRSGap & Impact AnalysisROI & Business CaseHLD / LLDUser StoriesBPMNRFP / RFILucidchartVisioMiroFigma

Platforms & ERP/CRM

Microsoft Dynamics 365Zoho OneSalesforceZoho CRMZoho Books / Projects / AnalyticsZoho CreatorRamco HCMSAPWorkdayGenetecHoneywell Pro-Watch

Data, BI & Analytics

SQL / T-SQLPower BISSIS ETLStored ProceduresSnowflakeDBTAlteryxTableauZoho AnalyticsExcel (Advanced)KPI Dashboards

Cloud, Integration & Code

Microsoft AzureAzure DevOpsPythonAzure OpenAIREST APIsWebhooksCSharePointPower AutomatePower AppsGit

Generative AIGenAI StrategyPrompt EngineeringAzure OpenAILLM ApplicationsMicrosoft CopilotAI-Assisted ReportingAI/ML PoC (Python)Conversational / Recommendation AI

Framework

Methodology

A structured approach to delivery, blending agile rhythm with enterprise rigour.

Discovery & Strategy

Aligning stakeholder vision, understanding current-state constraints, and defining measurable KPIs and target architecture.

Architecture & Design

Drafting HLD/LLD, selecting right-fit vendors, and mapping complex enterprise integrations securely.

Agile Execution

Managing backlogs, orchestrating global cross-functional teams, and running data-driven PMO cadences.

Adoption & Handover

Ensuring 95%+ user adoption through training, robust documentation, and ongoing AI-assisted governance.

Personal Builds

Projects

Tools, proofs of concept, and experiments built outside of client work.

PoC Validated

AI/ML Resource Allocation PoC

Python-based proof of concept that learned project–resource fit signals from historical PMO data, dramatically accelerating programme staffing decisions.

Pythonscikit-learnAzure OpenAIPandasPMO Ops

Live

Claude-Powered Blog Automation

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Delivered

Automated SSIS ETL Test Framework

End-to-end automated testing framework built with SSIS and T-SQL stored procedures to replace manual QA on a US Healthcare Coordination of Benefits data pipeline — eliminating 50% of manual validation effort.

SSIST-SQLSQL ServerAzure DevOpsHIPAA

Live

This Portfolio — Astro + Decap CMS

Self-built portfolio site using Astro v6 static site generator, Decap CMS backed by Netlify Identity for browser-based content editing, and Claude AI for automated blog post generation. Zero hosting cost on Netlify free tier.

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Template

Executive PMO Dashboard (Power BI)

Reusable Power BI dashboard template for enterprise programme offices — RAG status rollup, RAID heatmap, sprint velocity tracker, and resource utilisation view. Designed for weekly C-suite reporting with minimal manual data entry.

Power BIDAXAzure DevOps APISQLSharePoint

Selected Work

Case Studies

Three programmes that highlight strategy, delivery rigour, and AI-enabled execution.

Oil & Energy

$8M Physical Security & Digital Transformation Portfolio

Global Oil & Energy client — owned strategy, requirements, vendor evaluation, and 10+ enterprise programmes end-to-end with full audit traceability.

GenetecHoneywell Pro-WatchVendor RFPHLD/LLD

99.9% system continuity · 100% remediation closure

Healthcare

US Healthcare Coordination of Benefits Modernisation

Agile delivery lead — 150+ user-story backlog, automated SSIS ETL testing framework, and advanced SQL validation across complex COB data flows.

Azure DevOpsSSISSQLHIPAA exposure

50% less manual QA · 15% fewer data inconsistencies

AI / ML

AI/ML Resource-Allocation Proof of Concept

Engineered a Python-based proof of concept that learned project–resource fit signals — accelerating programme staffing decisions across the portfolio.

PythonMLAzure OpenAIPMO Ops

80% faster project-to-resource matching

Social Proof

What people say

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I had the pleasure of working with Varun and was consistently impressed by his promptness, ownership, and eagerness to act on feedback. He demonstrated a strong ability to quickly incorporate inputs, refine deliverables, and continuously raise the quality bar. Varun built solid expertise in the real estate and physical security domain, translating complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements with a strong focus on quality and outcomes. His work was reliable, well-structured, and delivered with attention to detail. What truly set him apart was his inquisitiveness and learning mindset. He actively explored innovative solutions and showed genuine curiosity around emerging technologies, particularly how Al could be applied to enhance analysis, decision-making, and delivery efficiency. Varun is a dependable and forward-thinking Business Analyst, and he would be a valuable asset to any team seeking strong domain expertise, quality execution, and continuous learning.

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Gaurav Shrivastav Senior Technical Program Manager · Shell

Varun has good attention to details and professional. We had our first venture & working together and created the bond and trust immediately. Someone that understand commercial logics and combine with software development skills.

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Junies Lim Executive Director/Fintech Entrepreneur · NEXT Financial Services Group

What set Varun apart on the Healthcare COB project wasn't just delivery management — it was his technical depth. He personally designed the SSIS test framework that cut our QA effort in half. That level of hands-on contribution from a senior PM is exceptional. Replace this with your actual LinkedIn recommendation.

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