Program & Portfolio Management
End-to-end program lifecycle management, portfolio prioritisation, and strategic alignment across complex multi-workstream programs.
Senior Program Manager
Leading Programs,
Growing People.
Senior Program Manager with 12+ years of experience driving enterprise-level transformation, building organisational capability, and developing high-performance teams across diverse industries.
16+
Years Experience
40+
Programs Delivered
300+
People Trained
PMP
CSM
PRINCE2
SAFe 6.0
MBA
16+
Years of
Experience
Experience
About Me
Driven by Purpose.
Defined by Results.
I am a Senior Program Manager with a passion for driving complex enterprise transformations, building organisational capability, and developing people to reach their full potential.
With over a decade of cross-sector experience, I have led programs valued at over $15M, established PMOs from the ground up, and trained more than 300 project management professionals. My work sits at the intersection of strategy, delivery, and people development — and I bring rigour, energy, and empathy to every engagement.
Strategic Thinking
People-First Leadership
Continuous Improvement
Cross-Industry Expertise
Agile & Adaptive
Results-Driven
Core Competencies
The Complete PM Toolkit
A complete toolkit of strategic, technical, and human capabilities refined across a decade of enterprise program delivery.
Agile & Lean Delivery
SAFe, Scrum, Kanban — certified and practised. Building agile cultures, running PI planning, and coaching teams toward high performance.
Change Management
Prosci ADKAR-based change frameworks, stakeholder engagement strategies, and communication planning that drives lasting organisational change.
PMO Establishment & Leadership
Setting up and running fit-for-purpose PMOs from scratch — governance frameworks, reporting dashboards, assurance processes, and tooling.
Stakeholder & Leadership
C-suite engagement, board-level reporting, vendor management, and building trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder landscapes.
Training & Capability Building
Designing and delivering PM training programmes, bootcamps, and mentoring schemes that transform capability across whole organisations.
Career Timeline
My Professional Journey
A track record of progressive responsibility, cross-industry impact, and consistent delivery across every role I've held.
2021–Present Current
Senior Program Manager
Organization Name · City, Country
Led enterprise digital transformation program ($15M) spanning 8 departments. Established the divisional PMO and built an internal PM capability programme.
2018–2021
Program Manager
Organization Name · City, Country
Delivered three concurrent technology transformation programs. Managed a team of 12 project managers across multiple workstreams.
2015–2018
Project Manager
Organization Name · City, Country
Managed a portfolio of infrastructure and process improvement projects totalling £4M. Introduced Agile methodologies to a traditionally waterfall environment.
2012–2015
Project Coordinator
Organization Name · City, Country
Supported complex IT programmes, managed project documentation, stakeholder communications and reporting for senior leadership.
"Great program management is not about controlling a project — it's about enabling people to achieve the extraordinary."
— Retheesh R
300++
Professionals trained across PM fundamentals, Agile transformation, leadership, and specialist capability programmes — with measurable impact on project delivery performance.
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Training
by Retheesh R
by Retheesh R
Training & Development
Investing in People
Programmes designed for real-world impact — from PM bootcamps to executive leadership coaching.
Agile Scrum Master Certification Prep
Comprehensive preparation for PSM I/CSM certification. Covers Scrum framework, sprint ceremonies, backlog management and real-world case studies.
4-week program · External certification · 60 participants
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Project Management Fundamentals Bootcamp
End-to-end PM lifecycle from initiation to closure. Practical tools, templates, and frameworks that can be applied immediately.
3-day intensive · Internal certification · 120+ graduates
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Digital Transformation Journey
Strategic and operational guide to navigating enterprise digital transformation. Covers technology adoption, change management, and benefits realisation.
8-week programme · Cross-functional teams · Executive sponsorship required
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Leadership Essentials for Project Managers
Developing the people and leadership skills that differentiate great PMs. Covers emotional intelligence, influence, and executive communication.
Workshop series · Stakeholder management & communication
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Programme Highlights
Project Management Fundamentals Bootcamp
3-day intensive · Internal Certification · 120+ graduates
Agile Practitioner Certification Prep
4-week program · External certification support · 60 participants
Leadership Essentials for Project Managers
Workshop series · Stakeholder management & communication
Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program
6-month structured 1:1 mentoring · Career development
Risk & Issue Management Masterclass
1-day workshop · Risk framework adoption · 50 participants
Featured Work
Program Highlights
A selection of high-impact programs where strategy met execution and delivered measurable business outcomes.
Enterprise Transformation
Digital Transformation — ERP & Process Re-engineering
Led the full lifecycle of a $15M enterprise digital transformation program spanning ERP implementation, process re-engineering across 8 departments, and an organisation-wide change management initiative. Delivered on time and 8% under budget with 97% user adoption within 60 days of go-live.
$15M
Program Value
8%
Under Budget
97%
User Adoption
PMO Establishment
Division-wide PMO Build & Maturity Uplift
Designed and implemented a fit-for-purpose PMO for a 200-person technology division. Established governance framework, reporting cadence, resource management processes, and tooling.
200+
People Impacted
3 Months
To Delivery
100%
Adoption
Agile Transformation
Agile Operating Model Transformation
Programme managed an Agile operating model transformation for a 400-person business unit. Ran PI planning events, established Scrum teams, and coached leadership on Agile ways of working.
18 Teams
Transformed
40%
Speed to Market
SAFe
Framework
Credentials
Certifications & Education
A commitment to lifelong learning demonstrated through industry-recognised professional credentials.
Project Management Professional
PMI
2019
PRINCE2 Practitioner
AXELOS
2017
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
2020
SAFe 6.0 Agilist
Scaled Agile
2023
MBA
University Name
2016
MSP Practitioner
AXELOS
2021
Change Management Practitioner
APMG
2022
AgilePM Practitioner
DSDM
2020
Endorsements
Voices of Those I've Worked With
Feedback from colleagues, direct reports, and senior leadership across my career journey.
An exceptional program leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery. The transformation program was delivered on time, on budget, and the change was fully embedded. Rare talent.
The PM bootcamp completely transformed how our team approaches project delivery. The practical tools, frameworks, and coaching style made complex concepts accessible and immediately applicable.
As my mentor, your guidance shaped not just my PM skills but my career trajectory. The structured programme gave me confidence, tools, and the sponsorship I needed to take the next step.
Thought Leadership
Insights & Perspectives
Articles, frameworks, and reflections on program management, leadership, and capability building.
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