I am a senior manager with 30+ years of experience delivering high-stakes projects for Global Fortune 500 clients. I specialize in bridging creative strategy and technical execution to maintain brand consistency across web and digital channels.\n\nI lead multidisciplinary teams across design, development, and analytics to deliver projects on time and within budget. I have strong ROI analysis, CX optimization, and vendor management experience in high-pressure service environments (USA/UK/EMEA).

Shekhar Kelkar

I am a senior manager with 30+ years of experience delivering high-stakes projects for Global Fortune 500 clients. I specialize in bridging creative strategy and technical execution to maintain brand consistency across web and digital channels.\n\nI lead multidisciplinary teams across design, development, and analytics to deliver projects on time and within budget. I have strong ROI analysis, CX optimization, and vendor management experience in high-pressure service environments (USA/UK/EMEA).

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I am a senior manager with 30+ years of experience delivering high-stakes projects for Global Fortune 500 clients. I specialize in bridging creative strategy and technical execution to maintain brand consistency across web and digital channels.\n\nI lead multidisciplinary teams across design, development, and analytics to deliver projects on time and within budget. I have strong ROI analysis, CX optimization, and vendor management experience in high-pressure service environments (USA/UK/EMEA).

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Program Manager / Digital Operations Lead at Powerwave Technologies
April 1, 2016 - Present
Oversee end-to-end execution of global service projects, coordinating remote technical and creative teams to meet strict corporate brand standards. Track KPIs and engagement metrics to optimize resource spend and maximize ROI for clients. Streamline content delivery workflows; improved time-to-market by 20%.
Project Portfolio Manager at Evosys Global
March 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Managed the allocation of consultants and creative resources across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring no bottlenecks in delivery. Acted as primary point of contact for high-profile clients to ensure service delivery met premium expectations. Global experience across USA/UK/EMEA and EU-funded project exposure.
Program Manager / PMO Manager at Various Organizations (USA/UK/EMEA)
March 1, 1993 - February 28, 2015
Trajectory across roles: Business Analyst → Consultant → Project Manager → PMO Manager → Program Manager. Led EU-funded/global initiatives in USA/UK/EMEA, ensuring budgets and compliance, and delivering complex programs through cross-functional teams. Deep experience in stakeholder management and service delivery in high-pressure environments.

Education

Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) at University of Pune
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

PfMP® (Portfolio Management Professional)
January 1, 2015 - December 17, 2025
PMP® (Project Management Professional)
January 1, 2005 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Other

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