Chockalingam Saravanabhavanandham
Barking,City of London
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in project delivery management, cost & benefit analysis, and portfolio management. Demonstrates strong skills in team building & leadership, agile & waterfall methodologies, and stakeholder management. Proficient in Microsoft Project and adept at negotiation mastery, contract procurement, and risk assessment tools. Committed to enhancing programme performance metrics through effective risk & issue management and cross-functional coordination. Career goals include leveraging communication excellence to drive successful project outcomes and ensure audit & compliance standards are met.
Experienced Programme Manager skilled in developing and delivering innovative solutions tailored to key business objectives. Client-focused with excellent relationship-building skills for constructive negotiations and communications. Confident leader, enabling programme success through multidisciplinary team coordination.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Program/Account Manager (Clifford Chance)
Prolifics Testing UK Ltd
London
10.2022 - 12.2025
- Developed comprehensive programme plans to achieve strategic objectives.
- Executed risk assessment strategies to mitigate potential project threats.
- Resolved critical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to programme timelines.
- Established clear goals and benchmarks to measure project success.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of programme management processes.
- Championed customer-focused initiatives, improving client satisfaction rates.
- Leveraged technology tools for efficient task tracking and reporting.
- Coordinated with different departments, ensuring seamless execution of projects.
- Led cross-functional teams for improved overall performance.
- Drafted detailed reports, documenting project progress and effectiveness.
- Delivered high-quality outcomes with strict adherence to quality standards.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing cost-effective solutions for the company.
Project/Program Manager (Clifford Chance)
HCL Technologies UK Ltd
London
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Implemented project delivery strategy and common project management methodology.
- Led project delivery governance, reporting, and review framework.
- Managed interdependencies and coordination across projects.
- Defined business strategies and policies for strategic project coordination.
- Worked with client partners, SMEs, and cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver projects using Agile/Waterfall methodology.
- Took ownership of deliverables from Functional, Performance, and Automation teams.
- Managed capacity, backlog, effort estimations, and resource utilization.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders and participated in demo sessions.
- Implemented quality processes and participated in monthly cadence meetings.
Project Manager (Quilter Formerly Old Mutual)
HCL Technologies UK Ltd
Southampton
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
- Secured buy-in from all stakeholders with persuasive presentations of benefits of proposed changes.
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
- Integrated new technologies into existing systems for improved functionality.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels.
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery.
- Steered teams through complex project phases to successful completion.
- Streamlined processes using lean methodologies, improved operational efficiency significantly.
Delivery Manager (AT&T, Spansion, Ericsson, Merck, Micron, and CE Accounts)
HCL Technologies (India)
02.2008 - 01.2018
- Delivered business worth over $4M through process improvement initiatives.
- Set goals for delivery quality index and productivity metrics.
- Maintained 100% SLA compliance.
- Led performance and availability metrics improvements related to CMMi HM L5 initiatives.
- Leveraged offshore T&M model to bring savings of $65K over budget.
- Managed project budgets, planning, actual, and forecast financials.
- Ensured project quality assurance to adhere to process standards.
- Collaborated successfully with sales teams for coordinating special deliveries or promotions.
- Established strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service.
Project Manager (Data Migration)
HCL Technologies (India)
04.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed a 20+ member team to execute the project lifecycle.
- Identified new growth areas and scope changes.
- Created data loading documents for migrating data from PN/ASPEN to Agile DB.
- Won a client award for partnering with functional teams and delivering results.
- Organized training sessions for new joiners to enhance productivity.
Technical Lead (CIM Upgrade & MPGC)
HCL Technologies (India)
08.2005 - 03.2006
- Partnered with client’s product development group to define business requirements.
- Received a plaque for flawless execution during a major MES software upgrade.
- Worked on key initiatives to transform and scale up software applications.
- Organized review meetings to improve processes and productivity.
- Oversaw migration of data from legacy systems, ensuring smooth transition with minimal disruptions.
- Developed an efficient code deployment system for faster delivery times.
Programmer Analyst (MES Customization, Banking Applications)
HCL Technologies (India)
07.1996 - 07.2005
- Maintained and supported the client’s Workstream software application.
- Customized Workstream application for real-time shop floor environments.
- Developed user interface screens for a banking company.
- Engaged in continuous professional development activities keeping up-to-date with industry trends.
- Mastered backend development languages like Java and Python, ensuring versatile coding skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in SQL, contributing directly to efficient database management.
Education
Master in Business Administration -
Alagappa University
IndiaBachelor in Engineering - undefined
PSG College of Technology, Bharathidasan University
IndiaSkills
- Project Delivery Management
- Cost & Benefit Analysis
- Portfolio Management
- Team Building & Leadership
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Escalation Management
- Audit & Compliance
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk & Issue Management
- Cross-Functional coordination
- Microsoft project proficiency
- Negotiation mastery
- Programme performance metrics
- Work breakdown structure expertise
- Contract procurement
- Risk assessment tools
- Communication excellence
- Project Management
Certification
HCL PM certified and Automation Specialist in Tricentis TOSCA
SOFT SKILLS
- Thinker
- Collaborator
- Communicator
- Innovator
- Planner
- Technocrat
Affiliations
- Sports Enthusiastic
Timeline
Program/Account Manager (Clifford Chance)
Prolifics Testing UK Ltd
10.2022 - 12.2025
Project/Program Manager (Clifford Chance)
HCL Technologies UK Ltd
01.2019 - 10.2022
Project Manager (Quilter Formerly Old Mutual)
HCL Technologies UK Ltd
02.2018 - 01.2019
Delivery Manager (AT&T, Spansion, Ericsson, Merck, Micron, and CE Accounts)
HCL Technologies (India)
02.2008 - 01.2018
Project Manager (Data Migration)
HCL Technologies (India)
04.2006 - 01.2008
Technical Lead (CIM Upgrade & MPGC)
HCL Technologies (India)
08.2005 - 03.2006
Programmer Analyst (MES Customization, Banking Applications)
HCL Technologies (India)
07.1996 - 07.2005
Bachelor in Engineering - undefined
PSG College of Technology, Bharathidasan University
Master in Business Administration -
Alagappa University