Virendra Sharma

Background

About Virendra Sharma

Results-driven Senior Technology Leader with 27+ years of global experience leading the strategic design, roadmap creation, and successful execution of large, complex end-to-end programs across diverse sectors, including Telecom, Public/Government (Social Security & Insurance), CRM, Sales, and Energy & Utilities. Skilled in bridging business and technical domains, ensuring projects are delivered on-time, within budget, and to spec by aligning customer needs, business objectives, and logistical constraints. Extensive experience managing both internal and external stakeholders, driving program/project success and fostering strong relationships at all levels. Proven tactical leadership with a focus on operational efficiency, delivery excellence, and profitability, ensuring organizational goals are consistently met. Adept at driving sales, planning, forecasting, and optimization of customer-facing programs based on business needs, ensuring seamless project execution and delivery. Expert in managing program delivery with a strong focus on scope, timeline, budget, and quality, ensuring alignment with client objectives. Solid background in technology-driven enterprises, with deep knowledge in SD-WAN, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and 5G. Forward-thinking Delivery Manager, proficient in end-to-end project planning, from scope management and effort estimation to risk analysis and quality assurance, ensuring consistent alignment with company guidelines. Successfully stabilized complex programs by implementing engineering rigor improvements, succession planning, and proactive client engagement, establishing clear KPIs and SLAs. Hands-on experience in full lifecycle enterprise application implementations, including Greenfield and Brownfield solutions, leveraging agile methodologies (SAFe), CI/CD, and DevOps for streamlined project delivery. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to exceed expectations in challenging environments.