10/26/2026 updated
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Senior Transformation & IT Strategy Leader
Bhubaneswar, India
Only remote
MBA, International Management Institute, BrusselsIT Strategy & Digital Transformation
Over 20 years of expertise in developing and executing enterprise IT transformation strategies, including digital modernization, cloud migration, and core system transformation aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
Project & Program Management
Extensive experience in leading large-scale transformation programs using Waterfall and Agile methodologies, PMO leadership, resource allocation, and governance to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery aligned to strategic outcomes.
Software Asset Management (SAM)
Deep expertise as Process Manager for Enterprise Software Asset Management across global IT environments, including vendor management, license renewals, commercial negotiations, SAM framework design, and cost-optimization through tooling rationalization and strategic SAM platform implementation.
IT Supplier & Commercial Management
Definition and execution of enterprise IT Supplier Management strategies for strategic global suppliers, including governance frameworks, performance management, compliance, and complex contract renegotiations delivering measurable commercial savings.
Enterprise IT Risk Management
Contribution to enterprise risk strategy development with strong alignment to ISO 27001, including risk assessments, risk treatment actions, KRI monitoring, ISMS controls, and support for compliance managers in enterprise risk and compliance assessments.
Global Partner & Alliance Management
Global lead for enterprise-wide partner insights and alliance strategies, including Security Alliance Board and Cloud Alliance Board leadership, channel partner strategy, and implementation of global partnering tools such as Imparter, Salesforce, and Work-Span.
Cloud Technologies
Practical knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS and Azure, applied in the context of digital workplace transformation, cloud migration strategies, and enterprise core system modernization.
Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
Application of Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, Six Sigma, and ITIL methodologies across complex IT programs, ensuring structured delivery, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
Project Tools
Proficiency in project and enterprise management tools including Microsoft Project (MPP), JIRA, Salesforce, Work-Span, and Flexera One for program tracking, partner management, and software asset management.
Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Leadership
High-level stakeholder engagement across IT, Finance, Operations, and external partners to drive alignment, decision-making, and sustained buy-in for large-scale transformation initiatives.
Over 20 years of expertise in developing and executing enterprise IT transformation strategies, including digital modernization, cloud migration, and core system transformation aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
Project & Program Management
Extensive experience in leading large-scale transformation programs using Waterfall and Agile methodologies, PMO leadership, resource allocation, and governance to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery aligned to strategic outcomes.
Software Asset Management (SAM)
Deep expertise as Process Manager for Enterprise Software Asset Management across global IT environments, including vendor management, license renewals, commercial negotiations, SAM framework design, and cost-optimization through tooling rationalization and strategic SAM platform implementation.
IT Supplier & Commercial Management
Definition and execution of enterprise IT Supplier Management strategies for strategic global suppliers, including governance frameworks, performance management, compliance, and complex contract renegotiations delivering measurable commercial savings.
Enterprise IT Risk Management
Contribution to enterprise risk strategy development with strong alignment to ISO 27001, including risk assessments, risk treatment actions, KRI monitoring, ISMS controls, and support for compliance managers in enterprise risk and compliance assessments.
Global Partner & Alliance Management
Global lead for enterprise-wide partner insights and alliance strategies, including Security Alliance Board and Cloud Alliance Board leadership, channel partner strategy, and implementation of global partnering tools such as Imparter, Salesforce, and Work-Span.
Cloud Technologies
Practical knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS and Azure, applied in the context of digital workplace transformation, cloud migration strategies, and enterprise core system modernization.
Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
Application of Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, Six Sigma, and ITIL methodologies across complex IT programs, ensuring structured delivery, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
Project Tools
Proficiency in project and enterprise management tools including Microsoft Project (MPP), JIRA, Salesforce, Work-Span, and Flexera One for program tracking, partner management, and software asset management.
Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Leadership
High-level stakeholder engagement across IT, Finance, Operations, and external partners to drive alignment, decision-making, and sustained buy-in for large-scale transformation initiatives.
Languages
EnglishFluent
Project history
Partnering with executive leadership to define and execute enterprise IT transformation strategy including digital modernization, cloud migration, and core system transformation. Developing phased transformation roadmaps, building transformation business cases with cost-benefit analysis and ROI modeling, providing governance and executive oversight for multiple concurrent large-scale transformation programs, leading senior stakeholder engagement, directing cross-functional teams, designing enterprise change management strategies, identifying and mitigating transformation risks, driving process optimization, and monitoring emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and analytics.
Served as Process Manager for Enterprise Software Asset Management (SAM) across Ericsson IT. Led vendor management for strategic software suppliers including license renewals, commercial negotiations, and contract optimization. Designed and implemented the enterprise SAM framework, strategy, and operating model. Executed cost-optimization initiatives through tooling rationalization and strategic SAM platform implementation. Led internal and corporate SAM audits ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Served as Entitlement Project Lead for Flexera One. Also managed IT Supplier & Commercial Management, Enterprise IT Risk Management (ISO 27001), and Strategic Programs including IT Target Delivery Model (SIAM), ITSP 4.0+, Partner Insights/Know Your Supplier Program, and Global Partnering for Ericsson AB.
Executed strategic planning, risk management, and vendor compliance (ISO 9000) as part of business development responsibilities.