SRINIVASAN S
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Securing a management position leveraging strong skills in portfolio of Operations / Project / Delivery Management / IT Operations, IT Enabled Services, Resourcing and Financials Personal Summary:
16 years of experience in IT Project / Delivery, IT Operations Management, overseeing Process Management (Implementation & Rist and Compliance / Governance, BCP) and end-to-end Project & Delivery functions Areas of Expertise:
A/c Level Resource Planning
Resource Optimization
Strategy Planning & Execution
InfoSec Governance
Risk & Compliance Management
Forecasting & Budgeting
Financial Management
MIS Reporting & Documentation
Global Accounts Management
Techno-Commercial Operations
Client Relationship Management
Team Management
Process Governance
Presentations
Aggressive Negotiations
Other key Strengths:
Adopting standard project management methodology and coordinate complex projects in line with goals and objectives, deliver high quality projects / products within budgeted time and cost using best industry practices
Steering portfolio of projects; deploying new methodologies, processes / procedures that will support short and long-term goals and business objectives
Successful administration of project management framework, processes, tools, status reporting, effective tracking and closure and good communication network with all stakeholders
Evaluating organization's critical business requirements, identifying gaps/deficiencies, exploring potential opportunities for developing innovative cost-effective solutions to increase revenue with optimum resource utilization
Encouraging professional development for the team through meetings, Peer Reviews, Skip level meetings
Fostering an approach that ensures routine delivery of exceptional performance through a systematic approach to continuous process improvement; driving process improvement strategy & methodology through Lean Initiatives
Customizing product accordingly, in consultation with technical team to provide solutions as per the delivery expectations
Facilitated “Kaizen” implementation in the shop-floor
Evaluating non-IT projects to facilitate decision making by doing project evaluation, IRR, Pay-back, ROI, cost accounting and profitability analysis starting from project planning, project commissioning, implementation and going critical Compliance, Governance and infosec
Primarily responsible for performing risk assessments, third-party reviews, internal audits, information security control, and system review and design
Research, collect and analyze data to perform risk analysis and remediation Perform reviews of Third Parties to identify risks and potential remediation
Work as a Subject Matter Experts (SME) and with other SMEs within the Operational Risk Office, IT, Law, Privacy, Compliance, Sourcing, and Treasury, to develop and apply risk assessment criteria
Ability to perform contract reviews of redlines and approve/reject changes.
Identify and measure the risks faced a business area, process, or workflow based on facts, business environment, and practicality and perform appropriate due diligence to ensure identification and management of risks
Developing, implementing, and executing compliance testing, continuous assurance, and reporting programs within an assigned region in accordance with the Compliance Assurance (CA) Plan.
Participating in the planning, executing, and reporting of compliance assurance reviews and compliance and regulatory issue validation activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity within an assigned region in accordance with CA Plan
Monitoring and adherence to timelines on Operational Risk & Control or Group initiatives Awards Received
Awarded the highly celebrated CFO Award for introducing process improvements rolled out in Forex Travel Advance resulting in savings of time, cost and efforts in 2010 (From 18 resources in 9 locations to 1 in one centralized location); at Cognizant
Received an Appreciation Award for setting up a new ODC whilst working at iNautix Technologies India P Ltd.
Has received Long Service Awards in Sanmar Group in 1999 Organisational Experience
HCL Ltd., Chennai April 2013 to March 2020
Operations Head for the North America Banking Vertical
Taking care of Portfolio of NA Banking vertical for more than 15 engagements
Taking care of MSA, SOW, CR and other project deliverables
Draw out project plan, project scope, objectives, budgeting, staffing and deliverables ($80M Engagement)
Day-to-day tracking and monitoring right from project planning through delivery
Project Schedule adherence monitoring and variance tracking and CRs analysis
Keep a constant vigil on projects, deliverables, milestone meeting, budgets and resource tracker
Billing / Revenue / Resource planning / Utilization / Billing monitoring
All MIS reports to Sr. Management
Risk and Compliance / Governance / BCP
Process documentation
Portfolio of Engagement Management and / or Project Management
Preparation for RFP, PP, Rolling Forecast, PI, RFS, etc.,
Ensure Process adherence in day-to-day activities and maintain utmost confidentiality
Involved in Lean Initiatives at engagement level through McKinsey
Involved in creating a new facility for Innovation Lab and set up Agile kind of facility in secured ODC CTS (Cognizant Technology Solutions India P Ltd.,) Apr’10-Jan’13 Global Head for Accounts Payable (Oracle 9i enhancement Operations)
Have been involved in successful roll out of PSFT up gradation in AP module
Executed end-to-end Global AP process, monitored Operational Analysts and managed vendor supplier relations with adherence to corporate accounting standards and organizational credit policies
Headed the global accounts payable, banking and procure to pay P2P (Commercials)
Carried out supervisory full-cycle for AP, pay-cycles, monitor system developments and process enhancements
Introduced additional system developments, modified tailor made reports and analysis
Served as a Process Owner for rolling out new Forex Travel Advance globally, resulting in considerable savings of time, efforts, cost and TAT for achieving the end results
Streamline the process in Payment Models, Travel and Expenses booking, Banking – Introduction of New Process for Running the Pay Cycles, Scheduling and Communique to Stakeholders, etc.
Recognized as Best Manager with ratings > 4.5 out of 5 for 2 consecutive years in the BES Survey
Using a Tool Form 16 generation overnight for over 01.M associates Satyam Computers (BFSI, Logistics and HC Verticals) May’07-Apr’10 PMO Head
Involved in managing and facilitating the Project Portfolio Management Process
Verified status reporting across portfolio of projects and prepared executive dashboard for presentation
Mobilized resources and strengthened the team for onsite / off shore team balancing
Improved processes, procedures and tools for resourcing through resource tracker and sync it up with recruitment fulfilment
Provided support in managing enterprise level resource allocation including adjustments based on emerging business, technical opportunities and challenges
Created a separate ODC with necessary infrastructure requirement, system configuration and software licensing
Facilitated visa status / requirement for onsite travel of team members and movement of tem members from one ODC to another
Monitored time sheet / approval and follow-up as per the requirement
Carried out the follow up of invoicing and receivables
Involved in the initial phase of project planning for a Rail Project in Australia
Executed PMO best practices and governance
iNautix Technologies India P Ltd., Mar’04-May’07
Regional Project Management Facilitator
Coordinated with:
o India Head of Operations for executing daily operations o Head for Forum Meetings and Leadership Council Meetings
Supported regional PM Teams for delivery, reviews and reporting
Drafted minutes and followed up on action items
Gathered information from various entities and collated for internal / external communication
Involved in carrying out activities related to visa processing (L1 /HIB) for onsite travelers Computer Cartel India P ltd, Nov’00-Feb’04
Overall Operations-in-Charge
Coordinated with:
Project Teams for deliverables
Monitoring Installation, Implementation and Execution
Financial Reporting
Staffing and Resourcing
Statutory Compliances
Leadership Meetings, Town hall gathering, etc.,
Other Experience
Executive Officer Aug 1988-Oct’00
Sanmar Group in various capacities and various divisions Simplex Engg, Rajnandgaon, Bank of America and Acids International April 1983-June 1988 Education
1998 MBA Sathyabama Institute of Management Studies, University of Madras, Chennai 1993 M.Com from University of Madras, Chennai (Distance Education) 1993 Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management from Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu (Distance Edn.) 1986 B.Com from Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai, University of Madras, Chennai Certifications
Certified E-Commerce Professional by Asset International in 2001
Certified Oracle8 and VB6 Programming by Radiant Software in 2001
Brain Bench Certified for E-Commerce Concepts in 2001 by Radiant Software Other:
Certificate Course in Managerial Excellence Program (MEP) from Duke University, USA through Mahindra Satyam in 2008 Domain Specialisation
Chemical: End-to-end manufacturing process of Hyper-Pure Silicon Wafers for PV / SC industry
Shipping: Familiar with commercial operations of shipping industry o Functional Consultant and Domain Expert for development of B2B Shipping Portal
BFSI: Banking, investments, mutual funds and portfolio management and development
Finance: Accounts payable, Forex travel advance. Asset Management, Banking and Treasury Management
Procurement: Led Steering Committee to frame up commercial terms and conditions for P2P process enhancement Personal Details
Date of Birth: 1st April 1965
Address: Flat No. 29, 3rd Floor, RAMS, 47/22 Jubilee Road, West Mambalam, Chennai – 600033, Tamil Nadu Languages Known: English, Tamil and Hindi
Passport Details N 4921355 valid till 07th Dec 2025