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VIJAY VASUDEVAN

Product Manager, Senior Project Management, Strategic Management
Chennai

Summary

Experienced Product Management Executive with over two decades (23 years) of success in FinTech, Banking, and IT services. Specializes in delivering impactful solutions, steering multi-million-dollar initiatives, leading Agile transformations and enhancing customer value through innovation, cloud adoption, and Regulatory excellence. Demonstrated ability to enable teams to scale efficiently and align technology with business strategy.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager Specialist

FIS Global Business Solutions & CAPCO Technologies
07.2016 - Current
  • Owned the Roadmap and Delivery for IST Switch & Cortex Card Products, achieving $4M+ in annual enhancements
  • Banking Products involving Technologies C, C++, Java, Oracle, Postgres and Cloud Technologies predominantly in AWS and Azure
  • Championed Agile transformation across FinTech platforms improving velocity and team agility
  • Program Manager for Future Forward initiatives at FIS
  • Delivered PADSS-compliant software frameworks used by global banking clients and ensured Secure Software Framework (SSF) certifications for all the products
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability and alignment with organizational goals
  • Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects
  • Mentored product teams across India to drive innovation and up skilling
  • Led cross-functional teams, recruited and groomed fresh talent/ lateral hires
  • As Principal Consultant in CAPCO supporting Agile Framework and working closely with key Stakeholders involving Project Sponsors, Country Heads, Technology and 3rd Party Vendors across the Globe for successful rollout of customer onboarding “Core Docs” Programme in HSBC Bank

Assistant Vice President

Royal Bank of Scotland / NatWest
03.2011 - 06.2016
  • As an End-to-End Project Manager for Technology projects involving Information Security in Royal Bank of Scotland
  • Manged in implementing Websense product in Data Loss Prevention for the entire Bank. The project in Royal Bank of Scotland won the CS040 award and Tech Success award in 2013(UK) under the security initiative category
  • Managing Regulatory projects for the bank such as PCIDSS Standards across various operation centres
  • Contributing to the Bank Transformation strategy by delivering strategic Integrated Image & Workflow Systems
  • Driving Operational Strategy by following Process Optimization in various projects – RBS Lean Principles (Huddle, Managing Performance, Identify KPIs, Customer Survey etc.)
  • Recognized as a certified “Future Leader” for mentorship and strategic execution

Senior Associate (Insurance & P&C)

Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2002 - 02.2011
  • Worked as a Mainframe Developer, Techno Business Analyst, Project Lead in Insurance Domain
  • Played the role of Techno Business Analyst in projects involving for AAA - Arizona USA / Chennai, Fireman’s Fund Insurance – California USA, USAA - San Antonio USA / Chennai, Farmers Insurance – California USA
  • Experienced in leading mainframe Maintenance and Enhancement projects

Education

Advanced Strategic Management -

Indian Institue of Management
Kozhikode, India
10.2024

PG Diploma in Business Administration - Systems

Symbiosis University
Pune. India
05.2006

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics

PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore, India
05.2002

Skills

  • End-to-End Product Lifecycle Ownership
  • Agile/SAFe Product Strategy & Execution
  • Cloud Modernization (AWS & Azure)
  • Regulatory & Compliance-Driven Development

Accomplishments

  • Certified as the Highest scorer in the Capstone simulation project evaluated for Advanced Strategic Management at IIM Kozhikode in 2023
  • Certified SAFe 4 Agilist
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Prince 2 - Practitioner (Axelos Certificate # : GR634003730VV)
  • RBS certified “Future Leader” which is an industry-standard accreditation awarded in recognition of being result focused, developing and mentoring people, having a balanced inter-personal sensitivity, excellent communication skills, strong influencing & negotiation skills and a proven problem-solving ability
  • Successfully completed training on “Certified Business Analysis Professional” in Oct 2014, conducted by IIBA endorsed institute, Fhyzics Business Consultants Pvt. Ltd
  • AICPCU in General Insurance

Timeline

Project Manager Specialist

FIS Global Business Solutions & CAPCO Technologies
07.2016 - Current

Assistant Vice President

Royal Bank of Scotland / NatWest
03.2011 - 06.2016

Senior Associate (Insurance & P&C)

Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2002 - 02.2011

Advanced Strategic Management -

Indian Institue of Management

PG Diploma in Business Administration - Systems

Symbiosis University

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics

PSG College of Technology

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