Program Manager,Professional Services
CurrentResponsible for a diverse set of functions:• Monitored and controlled complex global implementations and recommended strategic changes leading to a turnaround and improved success rate in implementations for the professional services business• Reported on KPIs and coordinated closely with executive management for developing and tracking the professional services business • Managed P&L for a large and diverse project portfolio leading to a positive impact on revenue and P&L - from 45M to 53M for revenue and over 20% for PL for 2015• Persuaded management to pursue strategic initiatives and investment into tools and processes for improving the execution for implementations • Provided strategic direction and tactical support to project managers spread globally leading to their improved judgement and effectiveness on projects• Managed escalations leading to improved response time for issue closure • Prepared and finalized commercial sales proposals for winning new business to increase revenue • Defined & managed the product enhancement process and related SLAs leading to a higher level of transparency and dramatic reduction in average enhancement request delivery & closure rate• Contributed towards defining a proprietary delivery process model (DPM) leading to measurable delivery for projects, improved handover from Sales and a clear project initiation process