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Anuradha Tuli

Chennai

Summary

Highly accomplished Program Manager with 10+ years of expertise specializing in large-scale global telecom program and software release management. Proven ability to orchestrate multi-million dollar business programs, including Verizon 5G and Apple device launches, and drive digital transformation and operational efficiency initiatives. Adept at PMO governance, stakeholder management, Agile methodologies, and process improvement to deliver impactful results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager

TCS
Chennai
10.2021 - Current
  • Outlined project scope through detailed work plans, resource assessments, timelines, and budget generation.
  • Engaged cross-functional teams during kickoff meetings and planning sessions for requirement validation.
  • Directed projects from conception to maintenance utilizing proven project management methodologies.
  • Provided regular updates and communicated project plans effectively with all stakeholders involved.
  • Promoted collaboration by facilitating workshops and training sessions across departments.
  • Instructed staff in the efficient use of IT tools like JIRA to optimize workflows.
  • Maintained effective communication channels among team members, clients, and external partners for continuous improvement.
  • Developed performance metrics for team progress evaluation, enabling strategic decision-making.

Program Management Specialist

Verizon India
Chennai
06.2015 - 10.2021
  • Managed global multi-million dollar business programs, including Verizon 5G and Apple device launches.
  • Acted as Scrum Master for software releases, reducing defects and resolving blockers to ensure timely delivery.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to orchestrate efficient development for large, complex projects.
  • Tracked monthly enterprise releases globally, aligning with organizational business strategy.
  • Facilitated all Scrum ceremonies and removed team impediments to achieve sprint goals.
  • Reframed release coordination structure by introducing new reports and JIRA-based tools.
  • Prepared comprehensive delivery and trend analysis reports for senior management utilizing metrics and charts.
  • Partnered with QA to manage quality processes, identifying risks and addressing scope creep.

Program Management - Business Ops

Verizon India
Chennai
09.2012 - 05.2015
  • Supported over 10 initiatives in Project Business Operations, including tracking training and headcount analysis.
  • Drove Dev-X Migration Platform organization-wide while actively removing obstacles.
  • Prepared Delivery Reports and Trend Analysis for Senior Management reviews.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and inform decisions.
  • Quickly acquired new skills, enhancing daily task efficiency and productivity.

Education

MBA - International Business

Pondicherry University
Pondicherry
06-2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Madras University
Chennai
05-2012

Skills

  • Release management and program development
  • Project planning and execution
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Operational efficiency enhancement
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Scrum master expertise
  • Agile methodologies and coaching
  • Sprint planning and backlog grooming
  • Daily scrums and retrospective meetings
  • Impediment removal techniques
  • JIRA and Confluence proficiency
  • Clarity in communication
  • SharePoint and MS Office applications
  • Excel and G-Suite tools
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Technical communication skills
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Training and workshops facilitation
  • Reporting and analysis techniques
  • Trend analysis and status updates

Certification

  • SAFe 4.6
  • CSM (Certified Scrum Master)
  • SAFe POPM 6.0 (Scaled Agile Framework Product Owner/Product Manager)

Languages

  • English, Advanced
  • Hindi, Advanced
  • Tamil, Upper Intermediate

Timeline

Program Manager

TCS
10.2021 - Current

Program Management Specialist

Verizon India
06.2015 - 10.2021

Program Management - Business Ops

Verizon India
09.2012 - 05.2015

MBA - International Business

Pondicherry University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Madras University
Anuradha Tuli