Program Manager Senior Technical

Arun Kumar Sampath Kumar

SENIOR TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER

Bengaluru, India +91-998******* *********@*******.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/arun-kumar-sampath-kumar-73854a17/ Objective

Dynamic Program Manager with a proven track record, excelling in project management and stakeholder communications. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives on time and within budget. Recognized for enhancing team productivity and implementing process improvements that drive efficiency and cost savings.

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 26 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Experience

Tech Mahindra Program Manager P2 Bengaluru Jan 2023 – Sep 2025

Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.

Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.

Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.

Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.

Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.

Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives. Calcium India Private Director of Engineering Coimbatore Mar 2020 - May 2022

Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of junior engineers.

Evaluated emerging technologies to identify opportunities for integration into existing systems or develop innovative solutions.

Streamlined engineering processes for increased efficiency, leading to faster project completion and reduced costs.

Developed high-performing engineering teams through strategic hiring, focused mentoring, and performance management initiatives.

Managed budgets effectively while ensuring resource allocation aligned with company goals and objectives.

Led successful product launches by coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.

Significant Achievements: Played a significant role in rapid revenue growth by leading a team of 25+ developer in conceptualizing and developing Covid Management SAAS model product in 6 weeks grossing nearly m in revenue during FY 2020-21 and m in 2021-22 Omega Healthcare Mgmt Private Senior Manager Software Bangalore Feb 2017 - Jan 2020

Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.

Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.

Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.

Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.

Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.

Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.

Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.

Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.

Significant Achievement 1: Innovative one-of-a-kind product development by leading a team of 3+ data scientist in implementing deep learning medical coding and medical report OCR extraction software as part of medical coding product development using CNN and RNN models with over 92% accuracy.

Significant Achievement 2: Played a significant role in revolutionizing the software division by transforming the division from being an internal support entity to revenue generating entity in a span of 1.5 years.

Harman Connected Services Project Manager Bangalore Jun 2013 - Jan 2017

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.

Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.

Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.

Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.

Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.

Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.

Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.

Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.

Significant Achievement: Played a significant role in agile transformation. Played a significant role as part of a technical core group in successfully leading and directing Agile review board to implement organization wide Agile transformation adopting best industry standards and practices reducing significant overhead costs and improving organization gross margin Accenture Services Private Associate Manager Bangalore Dec 2006 - May 2013

Initiated process improvements based on thorough analysis of internal operations data resulting in enhanced productivity levels.

Managed cross-functional projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company objectives.

Led team meetings regularly to discuss progress updates, identify challenges or roadblocks, and provide guidance towards successful project completion.

Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies.

Collaborated closely with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with overarching company objectives.

Successfully managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines ensuring optimal resource allocation.

Singapore Computer Systems Application Specialist Singapore May 2004 - Nov 2006

Provided training and support to end-users, ensuring smooth adoption of new technologies.

Contributed to sales growth by demonstrating product expertise during client presentations and negotiations.

Mentored junior team members in both technical skills development as well as adherence to company values and best practices.

Increased customer satisfaction ratings through prompt resolution of technical issues via phone, email, or onsite assistance.

Performed on-site and in-house bench-scale testing, data analysis, and reports.

Implemented efficient processes to reduce application response times and improve overall performance.

India Intellisys Private Analyst Programmer Chennai Mar 2002 - Apr 2004

Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful project completion and client satisfaction.

Continuously updated programming skills through self-directed learning opportunities, staying current with industry trends and best practices.

Mentored junior programmers, sharing knowledge and best practices to elevate team performance overall.

Built databases and table structures for web applications.

Provided technical support using knowledge of complex technology to solve problems and support new projects.

Performed regression and system-level testing to verify software quality prior to release. Scorp IT Solutions Analyst Programmer Singapore Aug 2000 - Feb 2002

Supported business growth by researching and implementing cutting-edge technologies into existing systems.

Evaluated multiple software solutions during early software architecture plotting and system migration planning stage.

Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.

Developed user-friendly interfaces that improved customer experience and increased product adoption rates.

Updated documentation with project deviations to capture changes.

Managed complex projects with competing priorities while maintaining clear communication among stakeholders.

Blue Chip Computer Consultants Analyst Programmer Chennai Nov 1997 - Jul 2000

Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.

Managed complex projects with competing priorities while maintaining clear communication among stakeholders.

Developed user-friendly interfaces that improved customer experience and increased product adoption rates.

Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.

Provided technical support using knowledge of complex technology to solve problems and support new projects.

Education

University of Madras, BSc Mathematics 1996

Major: Mathematics Minor: Statistics

Certified Scrum Master 2021

Skills & abilities

Project management

Risk analysis and management

Team leadership

Program leadership

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Stakeholder communications

Change management

Cost management

Work Planning and Prioritization

Project lifecycle

Agile projects

Process improvement

Technology & Software

.Net Framework

SQL Server

Azure

AWS

GCP

PostgreSQL

Azure Devops

PowerBI

GenAI

Agentic AI

Data Science

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