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With about 9 years of experience in Retail and Oil & Gas, specializing in Program management and Operations management, I am passionate about driving transformative change and catalyzing business growth. My journey includes a post-graduation in Sustainable Management and a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, equipping me with a robust foundation in both management principles and technical expertise.As a Technical Program Manager at Tesco Bengaluru, I have had the privilege of leading transformative initiatives. Over the past 2.5 years, I played a pivotal role by overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of high business impact initiatives that significantly improved customer buying experience in Tesco retail stores and its online business in the UK, Rest of Ireland, and Central Europe. My responsibilities extended to collaborating closely with Product Managers and Software developers, defining project scopes, creating strategic roadmaps, and diligently tracking progress. Additionally, I coordinated cross-functional communication and consistently identified and mitigated risks and dependencies. My role included managing budgets, resources, and governance with strong leadership oversight for the Customer Order API.As a Lead PMO business transformation in Tesco, I have played a key role in working with different program managers and the Business Transformation director to deliver a wide range of transformation projects at Tesco. These initiatives encompassed Digital Transformation (Robotics Process Automation, Emerging technologies) and Process Improvement projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies across the organization.My previous 2 experiences are in Oil and Gas Industry, I worked with TechnipFMC and ONGC Petro additions. There I worked mainly as a due diligent officer and was responsible for handling multiple project execution activities with stakeholders such as Engineering Contractor, and Technology Provider.I thrive in challenging environments, adapting my knowledge across diverse domains. I bring innovation, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence to every endeavor. My goal on LinkedIn is to connect with fellow professionals, share insights, and explore opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects. Let's connect and explore how I can contribute to your organization's success