Neelima Annam

Strategically focused technology leader with proven experience building and leading global, cross-functional teams focused on high-quality execution and delivery, producing successful operational and financial outcomes. ** Experienced in aligning technology teams with company’s strategic vision, establishing goals and objectives, planning, execution and managing successful implementations leveraging onshore, nearshore and offshore delivery squads. ** Program and Portfolio Delivery management experience including analyzing, optimizing, planning and managing tactical and operational aspects of multiple large scale strategic initiatives that catalyzed business growth. ** Strong expertise in guiding teams through Agile and DevOps adoption, Resource and Budget Management, Risk mitigation and Support Operations. Specialized in vendor/partner integration with HR service providers like Workday and Oracle and payment processors like PayPal, Amazon & Bank Of America. ** Industry experience spanning Human Capital Management solutions, ATS and HRTech systems, International Rebates programs, European payment schemes like BACS & SEPA, Prepaid Card procurement & fulfillment applications, Incentives platforms and Supply chain planning. Specialties: * Global IT and Product Delivery & Portfolio management * Organizational Transformation * Coaching, Mentoring & Team Development * M&A planning migration, operations and technology integration * Strategic planning & Product Roadmap evolution * Project Management Office (PMO) Operations * Vendor & Partner management * Budget management, discipline and cost control * Establishing governance frameworks * Continuous Improvement