Sravana Ghanta is a seasoned Portfolio Manager at Verizon, boasting over 25 years of IT experience and a diverse background in management roles at esteemed organizations such as IBM, Ford, General Motors, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Hilton Worldwide, Hewlett Packard, Novartis, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and Ericsson. Throughout his career, Sravana has demonstrated expertise in various leadership roles, including Program Manager, Delivery Manager, Portfolio Manager, Proposal Manager, Engagement Manager, Technical Project Manager, and Operations Manager. He excels in proposing, establishing, and delivering large-scale programs and projects in the Global Delivery Model, with a proven track record of successfully managing programs with budgets exceeding $18 million and receiving numerous awards and recognition.Sravana is a visionary marketer and strategic leader, skilled at translating concepts into profitable ventures and achieving key objectives on time and within budget. He is adept at program development and prioritization, aligning with strategic business direction, and is recognized for his critical thinking, cross-team collaboration, and tenacious follow-through.His areas of expertise include:- Strategic Program Management- IT Governance and Compliance- Cost Reduction and Budget Management- Vendor Selection and Contract Negotiation- Managing Large and Complex IT Initiatives- Risk Management- CRM- Change Management