Pratap Singh Khalsa

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About Pratap Singh Khalsa

What keeps programs from succeeding isn’t just bad planning—it’s misalignment. Between goals and execution. Between teams and outcomes. Between data and decisions. I’ve built my career on closing those gaps. As a Group Program Manager at Adobe, I lead a global PMO team of portfolio managers, program managers, and scrum masters. My mission? To turn program management into a strategic driver that delivers high-impact outcomes across product, engineering, operations, and finance. From leading Adobe’s $108M India campus program during COVID to redefining Agile governance globally, I’ve delivered programs that balance execution excellence with strategic alignment. Data-Led Execution, Not Watermelon Reporting I believe great program leadership is rooted in clarity and credibility. I’ve built digital OKR frameworks, launched AI-driven reporting, and automated Jira status updates - giving leaders real-time visibility and freeing teams to focus on execution. Whether managing a $12M IT budget, mitigating $5M vendor risk, or helping avoid $500K in penalties, I lead with data, context, and a strong sense of ownership. Driving Global Impact Created global impact with initiatives like Tech ODC, a four month program to update PMO team on AI, drove efficiency by finding and implementing use cases like Jira Story automation, a success that was later adopted by the USA team. Stakeholder Alignment Is My Superpower Throughout my 15+ years across Adobe, IBM, Airtel, and Tata, one constant remains: programs succeed when people align. I’ve led cross-regional teams, brought conflicting leaders to consensus, and transformed skepticism into support—by listening, applying design thinking, and driving toward shared goals. Whether aligning stakeholders on a unified chatbot strategy or launching Project Smile to deliver social impact. Leadership That Builds People I believe in building leaders and not just leading programs. I’ve mentored 35+ aspiring PMs and Scrum Masters, built communities of practice, and promoted a culture of ownership and innovation. I lead by example—with empathy, structure, and trust. Outside of work, I apply these same principles to social impact—earning recognition like the President’s Award for Social Impact and Adobe’s Identity Excellence Award. Let’s Build What’s Next If you're looking for a program leader who drives transformation, unites teams, and turns strategy into real results - let’s connect. I’m always open to sharing ideas, solving tough problems, and building what’s next.