Vaibhav Jape
Stockholm
Summary
Seasoned Engagement Manager with a proven track record at Tata Consultancy Services, leading a portfolio worth over $25M and expanding team size to 400+. Expert in strategic growth, revenue planning, and agile leadership. Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder management and operational efficiency, enhancing client value and driving transformative projects.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engagement Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
Stockholm
11.2011 - Current
- Directed a $25M+ portfolio, expanding team size from 15 to 400+ while delivering consistent value to clients at H&M
- Drove key initiatives, such as vendor consolidation for PostNord, reducing costs and the establishment of a nearshore delivery center in Portugal
- Led transformative projects, including implementing GENAI based chatbot at PostNord and designing virtual e-commerce catalogs for enhanced customer experience at H&M
- Delivered thought leadership workshops to instill agile and design-thinking principles in client organizations
- Transitioned H&M’s workforce to Agile and SAFe frameworks, impacting over 1,500 associates across geographically dispersed teams
- Orchestrated strategic adaptations in Product Lifecycle Management and digital modernization, enhancing operational efficiency
- Conceptualized and executed capacity-based engagement models, customizing solutions for retail clients
- Presented innovative models at industry forums and judged prominent innovation contests, showcasing thought leadership in CRM and digital transformation
Technical Architect
Synechron Technologies
Pune
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Designed scalable architectures, ensuring seamless project delivery in alignment with client objectives
Project Manager
CMC Ltd.
Pune
09.2007 - 10.2010
- Directed multifaceted projects, emphasizing customer-centric strategies and operational excellence
Project Manager
Blue Valley Technologies PVT. LTD.
Aurangabad
06.2004 - 08.2007
- Directed multifaceted projects, emphasizing customer-centric strategies and operational excellence
Co-Founder
Connoisseur Systems
Aurangabad
01.2002 - 06.2004
- Pioneered innovative solutions as a tech entrepreneur, delivering value-driven results for clients
Education
Master of Computer Applications -
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
06.1998
Skills
- Strategic Growth & Revenue Planning
- Financial Forecasting
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Proposal Development
- Presales and Solutioning
- Stakeholder Management
- Engagement Strategy
- Stakeholder Relations
- Agile Leadership
Certification
- Effective Virtual Selling & Customer Management Program, Tata Tomorrow University, 2021
- Ambassador Corps, Tata Consultancy Services, 07/01/20
- SAFe Practice Consultant 6.0 (SPC), Scaled Agile Inc., 2024
- Microsoft Azure Certified Architect, Microsoft, 2012
- Transcend, TCS, 01/01/18
- Trailblazers, TCS, 11/01/13
Awards
- Beyond Excellence
- Best Team
- High Performance Individual
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Marathi, Native
- Hindi, Native
- Swedish, Conversational
Accomplishments
· Beyond Excellence
· Best Team
· High Performance Individual
Affiliations
- Travel, Food, People & Culture, Social Causes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engagement Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
11.2011 - Current
Technical Architect
Synechron Technologies
11.2010 - 11.2011
Project Manager
CMC Ltd.
09.2007 - 10.2010
Project Manager
Blue Valley Technologies PVT. LTD.
06.2004 - 08.2007
Co-Founder
Connoisseur Systems
01.2002 - 06.2004
Master of Computer Applications -
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
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