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SENTHILVEL (SEN) Nat

Canberra,ACT

Summary

Strategic thinker and a result-driven executive leader with 20+ years of extensive experience in complex Acquisitions and Enhancements, Data integration, Network and Connectivity, Healthcare IT, Digital Applications & Infrastructure management Business and Technology transformations, Portfolio, Program and Project Management, Digital Service Delivery, Strategic Policy development and implementation across various federal and state departments and industry in Australia and overseas. A highly accomplished Portfolio, Program and Project Management Professional with over 13 years of demonstrated experience as a senior EL2 level delivering several whole of government and agency’ major and complex business and ICT transformations. Possess unique value proposition and transferable skills that are valuable to a team and organisation. I align with departmental and APS values underpinned by excellent leadership behaviours.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director, Digital Applications and Infrastructure Delivery

Department of Defence
01.2022 - Current
  • Acted as Branch Head for a short period and as required
  • Led planning and execution of high-profile infrastructure and digital solutions for Defence Corporate Network Adoption program (DCNAP) in support of a large delivery group for embracing One Defence Protected network and applications transformation
  • Steered and delivered high-profile digital solutions within ICT2020 Portfolio
  • Drafted Strategy papers, Business Cases, Cabinet and Ministerial submissions as required, in addition to, supporting senior executives for senate estimate briefing
  • Led Pre-Gate 0 to Gate 2 activities in line with One Defence Capability System (formerly CLC)
  • Led ServiceConnect ICT enabled program and delivered Tranche 1 successfully on schedule and within budget
  • Revamped and redesigned legislative and high-profile Data Sharing and Analytics Solution Program for success
  • Led the external program and project health checks and audits to determine business continuity and reforms
  • Demonstrated change leadership experience in the design, development and implementation of the branch’s new business model in line with the DDG’s new operating model
  • Restructured customer portfolio programs and projects within the directorate and reaped efficiency and effectiveness
  • Led the establishment of new governance forums and charters and reduced duplications and improved capability outcomes by 80%
  • Optimised APS – Contractor ratio in line with Defence Strategic Review recommendations
  • Improved morale and motivation of staff and increased staff retention by 95% through demonstration of adaptive and servant leadership behaviours
  • Completed leading for transformation and adaptive leadership courses which supported me for addressing staff management challenges successfully during the implementation of the new business model.

Director, Capability Program Architecture Development and Implementation (Defence Business Transformation Program)

Department of Defence
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Implemented First Principles Review recommendations and 2020 Transformation Strategy in the incorporation of consistent Programmatic approach in Defence
  • Steered and led the development and implementation of Program Management Business Transformation Strategy and Policy across 15 groups and services
  • Led the design, development and implementation of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics reporting for nominated capability programs
  • Delivered two online program management courses in the agency’s Learning and Development system (CAMPUS)
  • Drafted Cabinet and Ministerial submissions seeking government approvals for the rollout of Program Management in Defence
  • Established the first in nature, Program Management Community of Practice (PgM CoP) for the department which improved PgM awareness by 70%
  • Led a large team comprising of APS, ADF and Contractors for the development of program and project performance review IT systems in line with the Defence Technology strategy
  • Embedded organisational Change management approaches end-to-end capability life cycle embracing industry best practice which improved morale and motivation of staff by 80%
  • Undertook temporary senior executive leadership role in leading and directing branch activities
  • Received AIPM Award for the best and largest business and technology transformation undertaken in Defence.

Digital Program Director and Section Head

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
01.2017 - 01.2018

Skills

  • Strategy & Planning
  • Major Reform Programs
  • ICT and Business Transformation
  • Change Management
  • Program Management
  • Data modelling and integration
  • Project Management
  • Policy Development
  • Governance & Assurance

Professional Network Url

https://au.linkedin.com/in/sen-natarajan-a910663

Security Clearance

NV1

Organisational Experience

01/22, Present, Department of Defence (Defence Digital Group, Enterprise Systems Division), Senior Director, Digital Applications and Infrastructure Delivery, Acted as Branch Head for a short period and as required., Led planning and execution of high-profile infrastructure and digital solutions for Defence Corporate Network Adoption program (DCNAP) in support of a large delivery group for embracing One Defence Protected network and applications transformation., Steered and delivered high-profile digital solutions within ICT2020 Portfolio., Drafted Strategy papers, Business Cases, Cabinet and Ministerial submissions as required, in addition to, supporting senior executives for senate estimate briefing., Led Pre-Gate 0 to Gate 2 activities in line with One Defence Capability System (formerly CLC), Led ServiceConnect ICT enabled program and delivered Tranche 1 successfully on schedule and within budget., Revamped and redesigned legislative and high-profile Data Sharing and Analytics Solution Program for success., Led the external program and project health checks and audits to determine business continuity and reforms., Demonstrated change leadership experience in the design, development and implementation of the branch’s new business model in line with the DDG’s new operating model., Restructured customer portfolio programs and projects within the directorate and reaped efficiency and effectiveness., Led the establishment of new governance forums and charters and reduced duplications and improved capability outcomes by 80%., Optimised APS – Contractor ratio in line with Defence Strategic Review recommendations, Improved morale and motivation of staff and increased staff retention by 95% through demonstration of adaptive and servant leadership behaviours., Completed leading for transformation and adaptive leadership courses which supported me for addressing staff management challenges successfully during the implementation of the new business model.

Timeline

Senior Director, Digital Applications and Infrastructure Delivery

Department of Defence
01.2022 - Current

Director, Capability Program Architecture Development and Implementation (Defence Business Transformation Program)

Department of Defence
01.2018 - 01.2022

Digital Program Director and Section Head

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
01.2017 - 01.2018
SENTHILVEL (SEN) Nat