Kumar Manu

Background

About Kumar Manu

Currently leading Agile Transformation at Otis. Getting teams to organize as Scrum teams and SAFe Agile Release Trains (ARTs), start sprinting and PI planning, start using Microsoft ADO (Azure DevOps) as single source of truth for work in progress, initiate and operationalize Agile meetings cadence, start collecting Agile metrics, and obtain competency in various Agile roles such as Scrum Master, Product Manager, Agile Practitioner and DevOps. Leading from strategy at the CDO (Chief Digital Officer) office level, through governance with Agile PMO, to implementation at team level, applying experience in Delivery, Portfolio Management, Agile, Change Management, Communications, Leadership and Coaching. 15+ years of diverse IT experience in Delivery Management, Application Support Operations, PMO Set up and Operationalization, Planning & Budgeting, Agile Transformation, Supplier Management, and Offshoring for global organizations. Educational background includes Bachelor’s of Engg.(B.E.) from Univ. of Delhi, and Exec MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Mgmt, USA, SPC - SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Program Consultant, PMP (Project Management Professional), Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt, AIM Change Management Expert. Highlights:* Strong, supportive Change Agent, with the passion and determination for positive change. Self-motivated, continuous learner driven to educate, motivate and problem-solve.* Set up 24x7 Global IT Shared Services operations for GE and McKinsey from ground up (both captive and outsourced Global Delivery Centers)* Set up and grew several greenfield and post-M&A / Spin-Off brownfield operations. Known for building high-performing teams who consistently make and meet promises.* Managed various portfolios of technology initiatives including Salesforce, Dynamics CRM, Data Lakes, Data Center moves, Digital Marketing, Mobility and Supply Chain solutions * Skilled facilitator of large workshops. Excellent communicator and presenter.* Multi-cultural experience: USA, Canada, Brazil, UK, Colombia, India, China * Set up and led a large supply chain initiative for Caterpillar during the 2008 financial crisis for over $15M cost saving, Led International expansion initiatives for Travelers Insurance in Canada, Brazil, Colombia, UK, and Asia for over $1B premium benefit.