I am a versatile IT Delivery and Program Manager with extensive experience managing large and complex big-budget IT programs and projects across various sectors. With a focus on both on-premise and cloud-specific initiatives, I excel at driving projects from concept to delivery while ensuring timelines and budgets are met. I am well-versed in Agile methodologies including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban, and I have led diverse teams to deliver critical infrastructure and application upgrades. Currently based in Melbourne, I specialize in cloud migrations, enterprise finance domain initiatives, and managing releases within the banking and finance industry. I pride myself on effective stakeholder management, strategic planning, and leading cross-functional teams to success while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and process improvement.

Manitha Mathew

I am a versatile IT Delivery and Program Manager with extensive experience managing large and complex big-budget IT programs and projects across various sectors. With a focus on both on-premise and cloud-specific initiatives, I excel at driving projects from concept to delivery while ensuring timelines and budgets are met. I am well-versed in Agile methodologies including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban, and I have led diverse teams to deliver critical infrastructure and application upgrades. Currently based in Melbourne, I specialize in cloud migrations, enterprise finance domain initiatives, and managing releases within the banking and finance industry. I pride myself on effective stakeholder management, strategic planning, and leading cross-functional teams to success while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and process improvement.

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I am a versatile IT Delivery and Program Manager with extensive experience managing large and complex big-budget IT programs and projects across various sectors. With a focus on both on-premise and cloud-specific initiatives, I excel at driving projects from concept to delivery while ensuring timelines and budgets are met. I am well-versed in Agile methodologies including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban, and I have led diverse teams to deliver critical infrastructure and application upgrades.

Currently based in Melbourne, I specialize in cloud migrations, enterprise finance domain initiatives, and managing releases within the banking and finance industry. I pride myself on effective stakeholder management, strategic planning, and leading cross-functional teams to success while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and process improvement.

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Experience Level

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Expert
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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Project Manager/Initiative Lead at ANZ
April 30, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Managed end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and application projects, including major application rollouts across various squads and tribes. Led multi-million-dollar initiatives such as Internet Banking Platform Upgrade and iKnow Asia upgrade from elaboration to implementation. Directed a 20-member diverse IT team delivering application upgrades for platforms nearing end of support. Played initiative lead for VOI process rollout integrating with SaaS platform Equifax, managing all phases from design through release. Led Data Archival Platform implementation, serving as business stakeholder and reporting to executive C-suite. Acted as Domain Release Lead for 20+ squads, managing requirements, build, test, and change management. Currently leading initiatives replacing metadata applications and migrating forecasting solutions to SaaS on Azure, including disaster recovery exercises. Handled SoW preparation, effort estimation, budgeting, resource management, and multi-vendor coordination.
Project Manager, ABB Manager at ABB
April 30, 2017 - July 31, 2025
Understood ABB projects, assets, applications, and technology stacks. Managed product backlogs and incremental product features across releases. Coordinated with vendor and implementation teams, handling sprint planning and risk management. Set up project meetings, performance reviews, and stakeholder communications. Acted as servant leader empowering teams, facilitating Agile retrospectives, removing impediments, and achieving goals. Managed financial efforts and budget controls.
Quality Manager/Release Manager at Allergan
March 31, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Supported SAP implementation enhancements across HR, Finance, OTC, and Manufacturing modules with focus on production support and system enhancements. Managed requirements gathering, design documentation, and code reviews. Oversaw workflow, training, and Agile coaching for release processes ensuring compliance to GMP and CFR part 11 standards. Led validation and release activities, coached new recruits on ITIL processes, and served as change analyst and scrum master for two-week sprints. Conducted effort estimation and budget planning related to releases.
Development Lead at Glaxo SmithKline
October 31, 2010 - July 31, 2025
Led development of Java/J2EE web applications supporting marketing goals for GSK. Analyzed functional specifications, identified gaps, and implemented secure code changes to prevent security threats including XSS and SQL injection. Coordinated with onsite teams, drafted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and provided client status updates. Managed effort estimation and ensured adherence to coding standards across development for over 20 GSK sites.
Development Lead at WARRANTY INSIGHT QUALITY
May 31, 2009 - July 31, 2025
Worked on SaaS based application using Struts and Spring frameworks. Designed data model and enhanced product requirements with SaaS objectives. Developed key modules such as FMEA and Root Cause Analysis from requirements gathering through build, testing, and implementation. Authored unit tests using JUnit and conducted boundary value analysis. Involved throughout full product lifecycle.
Software Engineer at General Motors
May 31, 2007 - July 31, 2025
Test Engineer for Vehicle Incentive Management module. Conducted detailed testing including style guide, system, integration, performance, regression, and smoke testing. Created over 1800 test cases and utilized LoadRunner for performance testing to ensure software quality.

Education

Masters at BITS PILANI
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Bachelors at OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Project Management Certification Program
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Retail

Experience Level

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Expert
Expert
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Intermediate

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