ABHILASH HARIDAS THEKKEKKARA
Sale,Cheshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in Strategic Planning & Implementation, Digital Transformation, and Programme Management. Demonstrates proficiency in Business and Technology, Relationship Management, and Business Strategy. Proven track record in Global Delivery Management and Supply Chain Analytics, driving innovation through Thought Leadership and Scrum framework utilization. PMP certified with exceptional skills in Negotiation mastery. Committed to advancing organisational goals through strategic initiatives and innovative solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
14089
14089
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Programme Manager (AGM)
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
Halewood
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Successfully managed on-time and within budget delivery of JLR's EV Programme (£23 Mn) at Halewood, Liverpool, including: Networks, WiFi, Connectivity provision, Installation & commissioning of Endpoints – HMIs, RFID scanners, Andon screens, PCs and Control Room set up, Overall Compute infrastructure provision and commissioning, Software & Integrations (GE MES, SAP S4 HANA Integrations, Legacy software integration, Quality Systems integrations)
Account Engagement Leader (AGM)
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
Haleon
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Accelerated account growth from £400K to ~£1.5Mn within a year by acquiring new engagements while conserving current business.
- Converted new strategic service offerings (~30% of Dept revenue), usually not outsourced within Supply Chain Tech – like Product Owner, Process Mining, OT Separations Director etc.
- Negotiated multi-application support engagements (25% revenue) through close customer collaboration and clear value articulation.
- Maximized productivity and delivered cost benefits by creating Centres of Excellence in AMS, DevOps and Service portfolios.
CBO Domain Transformation Leader (AGM)
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Directed the Digital Transformation for SCM Domain within TCS Cognitive Business Operations covering 1600 FTE across 60+ customers, devising the Transformation Roadmaps, aligned to contractual commitments.
- Championed the efforts in driving Agile development and implementation of 50+ re-usable technology assets (TCS IP applications) and drive >45 deployments generating combined value in excess of $80Mn.
- Implemented TCS's highly acclaimed Predictive Analytics model integrated with Machine learning to predict and proactively control Business KPIs within SCM domain.
- Mentored digital advisories / consulting, devising digital strategy / roadmap for end-to-end transformational engagements in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts, Consultants, Technologists and Creative Teams.
- Maximized value through effective resource planning, technical direction, effort estimation, risk management & contract management.
- Fostered a continuous improvement culture through ongoing brainstorming, ideating and defining product features; driving product vision, strategy, roadmap and release plans, analyzing market and competition and prioritizing stories, epics & themes to ensure alignment with overall product strategy.
- Oversaw the delivery of projects necessary to execute on the defined strategy and success criteria.
Sr. Manager Value Delivery, Operations, RPA & Analytics
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
Tata Steel Europe
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Boosted success in managing solution design for ~$10Mn Sourcing & Procurement outsourcing deal for Tata Steel India; and a further subsidiary deal worth ~$3Mn.
- Administered Value Delivery for Tata Steel Europe's SCM process, focusing on multiple levers; streamlined the newly implemented SAP solution within 6 months.
- Attained the productivity benefit of >30% and potential error prevention to the tune of $9.6MM annually by deploying 14 RPA projects covering the end-to-end operations.
- Evaluated the Inventory stock-outs and overstocks up to 4 weeks in advance helping to reduce stockouts/overstocks from 17% to 5.2% within 4 months – ~8Mn GBP impact with the help of Machine Learning model.
Onsite Sr. Programme Manager, Consultancy, CRM & BD Support
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
Tata Steel UK
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Generated ~4Mn GBP in total deal value; generated business opportunity worth ~2Mn GBP from end customers and subsidiaries while driving down overall costs for Tata Steel.
- Extended support over the implementation and quick stabilization of highly customized SAP solution worth $80Mn to support Tata Steel's global business.
- Delivered impressive revenue of $11Mn over initial deal term leading to seamless ongoing contract renewal.
On-site Sr. Project Manager, SCM Operations, CRM & BD Support
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
Saudi Arabia
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Managed Saudi Aramco's Materials Supply process transition to the All Women Centre at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – ~$10Mn deal value.
- Appointed as the Domain Consultant for smooth transition within 3 months which further enhanced the customer's confidence in TCS delivery leading to >98% CSS score.
- Ensured process improvement and Growth & Transformation and contributing to a multi-year lead pipeline worth ~$30Mn.
Supply Chain SME (Manager)
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
12.2009 - 02.2014
- Impressive success in extending leadership skills as SCM Domain Consultant and Programme Manager for Dow's SCM operations – ~8Mn deal value.
- Provided functional support for the $25Mn+ Global ERP implementation (SAP ECC 6.0) at Dow – Process breakdown avoidance.
- Created Governance structures within various Operational areas – Continuous improvement, Process Excellence & Robotic Automation – 40+ projects with total Business Value exceeding $6Mn.
Assistant Manager
Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Ensured Operational SLAs on Fill Rate, Order to Delivery, Accuracy and Cost of Repair cycle, and Accuracy of RFP - >98.5% average SLA adherence & >97% CSS.
- Attained a total business impact to the customer worth $ 2.5 MM - Open Order validation, Standard Order Quantity change, ABC Analysis for Repair price renegotiations.
- Attained reduction in the inventory to the tune of $ 10.5 MM; maintained the Attrition level under 5%.
Assistant Manager
Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
10.2007 - 01.2009
- Impressive success in transitioning the Penske Logistics Customer Shipment Management – Europe Process in a ~$3Mn deal.
- Administered 14 FTE team providing Order Management, Shipment Tracking and Billing solutions – 96% CSS.
- Implemented LEAN concepts to eliminate waste and deliver optimum value to the tune of ~700K per annum maintaining Attrition level under 3%.
Management Trainee
Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
06.2005 - 10.2007
- Exhibited leadership skills in managing 9 FTE team providing SCM services to Fortune 500 customers - ~$1.5Mn deal.
- Reduced the unwanted roadblocks which helped in the recovery of approximately $ 5000 per week in Suspended Invoices, for Penske Logistics.
- Attained reduction in the operations variance by 12% through LEAN and Six Sigma Concepts.
Fuel Tax Analyst & Advisor (Process Developer)
Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
07.2003 - 06.2005
- Managed the delivery of >80% Tax Compliance by continuous Fuel Tax Analysis which helped in saving the $5MM.
- Liaised with the US Department of Transportation to solve legal issues involving Penske customers.
- Created a revenue of $12 MM through Tele Reservations for Penske Household Truck Rentals.
Tele Reservations (Sr. Process Associate)
Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
01.2002 - 06.2003
Procurement Management (Process Associate)
Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
Charlotte
05.2001 - 01.2002
Education
Certified in Data Mining and Analytics - Data Mining and Analytics
InsAnalytics
IndiaCertified Six Sigma Black Belt - Six Sigma
TCS
IndiaProject Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management
Project Management Institute
USAMasters in Tourism Management -
Madurai Kamaraj University
Certified in Production and Inventory Management -
APICS
Diploma Hotel Management and Catering Technology - Hospitality Management
Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Tech
IndiaPG Programme - Data Science and Business Analytics
Great Lakes
IndiaSkills
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
- Digital Transformation
- Programme Management
- Business and Technology
- Relationship Management
- Business Strategy
- Global Delivery Management
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Innovation Roadmap
- Thought Leadership
- Scrum framework utilization
- Negotiation mastery
- PMP certified
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Gujarati
Telugu
Tamil
Custom
22, Director level assignments in Digital Transformation, Delivery Leadership and Relationship Management
Personal Information
Date of birth: 01/04/81
Affiliations
- Art - Acrylic on canvas
- Writing - Fiction
Timeline
Programme Manager (AGM)
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - 04.2025
Account Engagement Leader (AGM)
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
08.2022 - 12.2023
CBO Domain Transformation Leader (AGM)
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2019 - 08.2022
Sr. Manager Value Delivery, Operations, RPA & Analytics
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 03.2019
Onsite Sr. Programme Manager, Consultancy, CRM & BD Support
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
08.2014 - 09.2016
On-site Sr. Project Manager, SCM Operations, CRM & BD Support
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - 07.2014
Supply Chain SME (Manager)
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
12.2009 - 02.2014
Assistant Manager
Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2009 - 12.2009
Assistant Manager
Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2007 - 01.2009
Management Trainee
Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2005 - 10.2007
Fuel Tax Analyst & Advisor (Process Developer)
Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2003 - 06.2005
Tele Reservations (Sr. Process Associate)
Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2002 - 06.2003
Procurement Management (Process Associate)
Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2001 - 01.2002
Certified in Data Mining and Analytics - Data Mining and Analytics
InsAnalytics
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt - Six Sigma
TCS
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Masters in Tourism Management -
Madurai Kamaraj University
Certified in Production and Inventory Management -
APICS
Diploma Hotel Management and Catering Technology - Hospitality Management
Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Tech
PG Programme - Data Science and Business Analytics
Great Lakes
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