Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Languages
Accomplishments
Software
Additional Information
Deepak Karmegam

Deepak Karmegam

Program Manager
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Summary

Program management professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager | Enterprise Transformations

Woolworths Group
02.2021 - Current


Projects:

Woolworths MarketPlus - One of the biggest eCommerce presence within Australia | eCommerce Marketplace group program leveraging complex in house development and integrations with eCommerce site, SAP, Salesforce and Zendesk applications.

Enterprise M&A Transformations - One of the biggest Demerger in Australian history i.e. $12B in value | Demerger of a one biggest liquor group (Endeavour group) from Woolworths group. Separation of complex technologies and business processes for stand up compliance requirements.

  • Successfully managed multiple strategic projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large complex projects.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.

Chapter Lead | Property Management ERP

Mirvac Group
01.2020 - 01.2021


Project:

Property Management ERP - Largest & more than 50 years oldest Construction organization within Australia | Enterprise wide brownfield Yardi Cloud SaaS system implementation across corporate, Development and Retail property business divisions within Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

  • Enhanced team communication, fostering an inclusive environment that encouraged open dialogue among team members.
  • Secured stakeholder buy-in through effective communication of project goals and progress updates during regular presentations.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from team members on areas for enhancement in processes or projects.
  • Coached junior BA's through mentorship programs, improving their skills and overall performance.
  • Established efficient workflows and development processes by implementing project management tools such as Jira or Trello.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Improved team collaboration by introducing agile methodologies and leading daily stand-up meetings.
  • Managed cross-functional teams effectively, collaborating closely with product managers, designers, QA analysts, and other stakeholders.

Delivery Lead | Business Transformations

Rexel Group
06.2018 - 09.2019


Project

Business Transformations - One of the world's biggest Electrical Retailer with operations in 19 countries including Australia and headquartered in France | Oracle & Pronto ERP system transformations within the retail business framework.


  • Contributed to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall efficiency in the organization''s supply chain operations.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing consistent coaching, feedback, and guidance to delivery staff.
  • Maintained process improvements to further enhance productivity of deliveries.
  • Improved delivery efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective route planning strategies.
  • Conducted regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and share best practices.
  • Facilitated effective communication between internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless coordination during project execution phases.

Service Delivery Manager | Enterprise Systems

TCS
11.2011 - 05.2018


Projects

Jetstar & Qantas Cost Management - Leading Airlines within Australia | Business change and complex ERP system changes and implementations for better process to reduce expenses.


Royal Bank of Scotland First program - Leading & Oldest Bank within UK | Brownfield implementation to upgrade their current ERP to Oracle ERP R12 version.


Motorola Solutions Upgrade - Leading Technology Infra organization in US | Brownfield implementation to upgrade their current ERP R11 to Oracle ERP R12 version.


  • Improved service quality, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure seamless service delivery across all touchpoints.
  • Enhanced service delivery by developing and implementing efficient processes.
  • Streamlined operations for improved customer satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Coordinated among multiple external stakeholders to gain consensus on major project milestones and prioritization goals.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients to maintain long-term partnerships and drive business growth.

Functional Consultant | ERP Upgrade

Oracle
02.2010 - 11.2011


Project

Vale ERP Upgrade - Brazilian multinational corporation and a global mining company, headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It's the world's largest producer of iron ore and nickel, and also produces other materials like manganese, ferroalloys, copper, bauxite, and cobalt. Vale has operations in over 30 countries, including Brazil | Oracle ERP system upgrade from R10 to R11 version


  • Wrote effective documentation for each client system to deliver comprehensive sets of requirements and alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing complex business challenges.
  • Developed and implemented KPI metric reports for key stakeholders and senior management.
  • Reduced operational costs with the identification and elimination of redundant tasks and processes.

Education

MBA - Accounting And Finance

United Business Institutes, Online
04.2001 -

B.Tech - Computer Science

SASTRA University, Thanjavur, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Timeline

Project Manager | Enterprise Transformations - Woolworths Group
02.2021 - Current
Chapter Lead | Property Management ERP - Mirvac Group
01.2020 - 01.2021
Delivery Lead | Business Transformations - Rexel Group
06.2018 - 09.2019
Service Delivery Manager | Enterprise Systems - TCS
11.2011 - 05.2018
Functional Consultant | ERP Upgrade - Oracle
02.2010 - 11.2011
United Business Institutes - MBA, Accounting And Finance
04.2001 -
SASTRA University - B.Tech, Computer Science
04.2001 -

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Accomplishments

  • Managed technology and business delivery on launching the BIGW Marketplace Project, resulting in a 15% increase in online sales (GMV) for the Woolworths group.
  • Collaborated with cross functional team of 50 in the development of BIGW Marketplace Program.
  • Presented with the "Bell Award" on best performance for more than 2 consecutive quarters.

Software

Trello

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheets

MS Project

Miro

Additional Information

Notice Period - Less than 60 days

Working Mode - Remote work preferred

Deepak KarmegamProgram Manager