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PARTH PATHAK
Kellyville,Australia
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Summary
Results-driven Program Director with 22 years in telecom and IT transformation across Australia and India. Managed multimillion-dollar portfolios and led cross-functional teams of over 70 stakeholders. Skilled in P&L ownership, contract negotiation, and driving business growth through operational efficiency and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
Overview
3
3
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Manager
Tech Mahindra
Sydney, Australia
04.2025 - Current
- Directing end-to-end delivery of 5G cloud (CaaS/OpenShift) transformation program
- Drove cloud-native (CNF) transformation and large-scale application migration to enhance service delivery and optimize operational capabilities
- Oversaw program governance, budget planning, and delivery performance.
- Led enterprise-wide stakeholder engagement across Optus business units and vendors to align program objectives and drive collaboration
- Managed steering committees and executive-level reporting to ensure transparency and effective decision-making throughout program lifecycle
- Coordinated multi-vendor ecosystem and contract alignment.
- Facilitated delivery to meet strategic business outcomes and operational priorities.
Senior Program Manager (Portfolio Lead)
Accenture
Sydney, Australia
04.2021 - 04.2025
- Led delivery of $54.5M+ telecom transformation program, with full lifecycle accountability
- Managed portfolio governance, ensuring financial performance and alignment among stakeholders
- Delivered large-scale digital transformation (billing, IN systems, cloud migration)
- Engaged executives to drive business growth and expand account opportunities
- Directed cross-functional teams (70+) across IT, network, and operations domains
- Enhanced operational efficiency through automation and process optimization initiatives
- Supported commercial strategy, contract negotiations, and revenue growth
Senior Manager – Projects (Delivery Lead)
Nokia Solutions & Networks
Sydney, Australia
06.2017 - 03.2021
- Led large-scale telecom delivery programs across multiple Australian regions
- Delivered network modernisation, migration, and optimisation programs
- Enhanced delivery efficiency through automation and process transformation initiatives
- Executed programs, planned resources, and monitored performance outcomes
- Oversaw vendor ecosystem and ensured supply chain delivery performance
- Built and led high-performing teams (50+ resources)
Transformation Manager
Nokia Solutions & Networks
Sydney, Australia
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Led enterprise transformation initiatives, improving profitability by 20%
- Managed multi-stakeholder transformation programs involving 30+ stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration
- Drove Agile adoption, enhancing organisational efficiency
- Designed and implemented automation strategies and process improvements
Deputy General Manager (Program Delivery & P&L)
Reliance Jio Infocom
India
06.2014 - 11.2015
- Managed $23.1M program portfolio with full P&L accountability
- Led strategic program delivery to achieve business growth objectives
- Engaged with CTO and executive leadership to enhance delivery and performance insights
- Oversaw large-scale network and automation initiatives to drive operational effectiveness
Earlier Career
Reliance infocom
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Advanced through roles in program delivery, project management, and technical leadership to enhance operational effectiveness
- Developed expertise in telecom networks, large-scale delivery, and stakeholder management to support project success
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
MBA - Communications
JRN University
IndiaBachelor of Electronics & IT - Communication
Gujarat University
IndiaSkills
- Program delivery
- Agile Delivery
- Hybrid Delivery
- Digital change
- Portfolio governance
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Program Optimization
- Operational Excellence
- Cost Optimization
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- P&L Ownership
- Vendor Management
- Executive Leadership
Certification
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PRINCE2 Certified
- Diploma in Finance (Cert IV)
Accomplishments
- Directed delivery of $54.5M+ telecom program portfolio across multi-year lifecycle
- Managed €23.1M portfolio, consistently meeting cost, schedule, and margin targets
- Improved operational profitability by 20% through transformation initiatives
- Led 70+ cross-functional stakeholders across multi-vendor global delivery environments
- Delivered Complex Telco integration with AI automation solutions and cloud transformation programs ahead of schedule and under budget
Education Certifications
- MBA (Communications), JRN University, India
- Bachelor of Electronics & IT Communication, Gujarat University, India
Core Capabilities
Program & Portfolio Governance, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement (C-Level), Enterprise Program Delivery, Digital Transformation, Agile & Hybrid Delivery, Network Transformation, Operational Excellence, Cost Optimisation, P&L Ownership, Budgeting & Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, Telecom Networks, AI Automation [IT], Cloud (OpenShift), System Integration, Finance
Timeline
Senior Program Manager
Tech Mahindra
04.2025 - Current
Senior Program Manager (Portfolio Lead)
Accenture
04.2021 - 04.2025
Senior Manager – Projects (Delivery Lead)
Nokia Solutions & Networks
06.2017 - 03.2021
Transformation Manager
Nokia Solutions & Networks
04.2016 - 05.2017
Deputy General Manager (Program Delivery & P&L)
Reliance Jio Infocom
06.2014 - 11.2015
Earlier Career
Reliance infocom
01.2003 - 01.2014
MBA - Communications
JRN University
Bachelor of Electronics & IT - Communication
Gujarat University