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I’m a dynamic Project Delivery Manager with 17+ years of IT experience, adept at driving end-to-end project, program, and release management across diverse industries. I excel at strategic planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery. I thrive in leading high-impact initiatives, building cohesive, high-performing teams, and aligning stakeholders to transform ideas into tangible outcomes. I bring Agile, Scrum, and Kanban practices to life, continuously improving processes and enabling successful project closeouts.…I’m a dynamic Project Delivery Manager with 17+ years of IT experience, adept at driving end-to-end project, program, and release management across diverse industries. I excel at strategic planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery. I thrive in leading high-impact initiatives, building cohesive, high-performing teams, and aligning stakeholders to transform ideas into tangible outcomes. I bring Agile, Scrum, and Kanban practices to life, continuously improving processes and enabling successful project closeouts.

Ajish Narayanan

Project Manager, Line Producer, Production Manager, +1

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I’m a dynamic Project Delivery Manager with 17+ years of IT experience, adept at driving end-to-end project, program, and release management across diverse industries. I excel at strategic planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery. I thrive in leading high-impact initiatives, building cohesive, high-performing teams, and aligning stakeholders to transform ideas into tangible outcomes. I bring Agile, Scrum, and Kanban practices to life, continuously improving processes and enabling successful project closeouts.…I’m a dynamic Project Delivery Manager with 17+ years of IT experience, adept at driving end-to-end project, program, and release management across diverse industries. I excel at strategic planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery. I thrive in leading high-impact initiatives, building cohesive, high-performing teams, and aligning stakeholders to transform ideas into tangible outcomes. I bring Agile, Scrum, and Kanban practices to life, continuously improving processes and enabling successful project closeouts.

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I’m a dynamic Project Delivery Manager with 17+ years of IT experience, adept at driving end-to-end project, program, and release management across diverse industries. I excel at strategic planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery.

I thrive in leading high-impact initiatives, building cohesive, high-performing teams, and aligning stakeholders to transform ideas into tangible outcomes. I bring Agile, Scrum, and Kanban practices to life, continuously improving processes and enabling successful project closeouts.

Skills

Jira

Leadership

Experience Level

Jira

Expert

Leadership

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Project/Release Manager at M H Alshaya Co L.L.C.

November 1, 2021 - Present

Directed end-to-end project and release lifecycle management, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating testing environments and deployment windows. Collaborated cross-functionally with technical, product, development, and QA teams to define release scope, schedules, and deliverables. Oversaw comprehensive testing phases such as QA, SIT, UAT, and Performance testing, ensuring high-quality software delivery. Communicated project progress, timelines, and risks to stakeholders and facilitated risk and blocker resolution through release forums and Scrum of Scrum calls. Managed change requests and represented releases in Change Advisory Board meetings. Led successful go-live activities and post-implementation reviews to drive continuous improvements and optimize release KPIs.

Project Manager at Envestnet Yodlee

November 1, 2021 - August 5, 2025

Defined project goals, timelines, budgets, and scope aligning with stakeholder expectations. Served as the main communication link between technical teams, stakeholders, and vendors. Managed project scope, time, and budget while identifying and mitigating risks throughout the lifecycle. Coordinated with cross-functional teams, managed changes, resources, vendors, and software licensing. Ensured deliverables met quality standards and client requirements. Applied Agile methodologies and facilitated Scrum ceremonies to drive project progress and closure within budget.

Program Manager at Dell International Services

January 31, 2019 - August 5, 2025

Led project definition including goals, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders. Managed scope, risks, resources, vendors, and financial aspects to ensure project delivery within constraints. Coordinated cross-functional teams and managed project changes. Implemented process improvements and best practices. Maintained project documentation and provided updates to ensure quality deliverables and successful closure.

Release Manager at Capgemini

May 31, 2016 - August 5, 2025

Handled release planning, scheduling, coordination of testing environments and deployments. Collaborated with various teams on release scope and schedules. Managed all release testing phases (QA, SIT, UAT, Performance). Communicated progress and risks to stakeholders. Facilitated release forums and Scrum of Scrum calls to mitigate risks. Managed change requests, led go-live activities, and performed post-implementation reviews to measure and enhance release KPIs. Drove continuous improvements in release management.

Project Delivery Manager at MH Alshaya Co L.L.C.

November 1, 2021 - Present

Project delivery management for cross-functional initiatives; governance, KPI tracking, and stakeholder communications; led testing & release planning; agile ceremonies and portfolio governance; delivered on-time and within scope.

Project Manager / Scrum Master at Dell International Services

April 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021

Designed and implemented a corporate-wide Project & Change Management COE; integrated change practices; led training, governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement; managed agile ceremonies and release readiness.

PMO Lead at Accenture

May 1, 2008 - May 1, 2016

Defined project goals, scopes, portfolios; established governance; built tools, playbooks, and training; led cross-functional teams; optimized budgets and resources.

Release Manager at Capgemini India

May 1, 2016 - September 20, 2017

Coordinated release planning and execution; ensured milestones met; managed risk and change; maintained release documentation; supported governance with KPI reporting.

Project Manager / Scrum Master at Investnet Yodlee

April 1, 2017 - November 1, 2019

Defined project goals, managed scope, timelines and budget; led testing environments and deployment; collaborated with technical, product, and deployment teams; implemented hybrid Agile practices and best practices.