Yeshwanth HV
Erlangen
Summary
Accomplished Senior Tech Project Manager with a proven track record at Adidas, adept in leading digital transformation and managing large-scale projects. Expert in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration, I've successfully delivered multimillion-dollar initiatives, enhancing business processes and fostering team development. Skilled in Agile methodology and effective communication, I drive projects to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Tech Project Manager
Adidas
07.2022 - Current
- Led multiple Digital Transformation initiatives, successfully rolling out web and mobile applications (adidas app) across various geographies.
- Developed comprehensive roadmaps, timelines, and risk management plans, ensuring smooth project delivery and business alignment.
- Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Management: Collaborated with developers, QA, and business stakeholders, driving efficient execution of Cloud-based enterprise solutions.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Program Manager
Mercedes Benz Research & Development
04.2016 - 03.2022
- Orchestrated end-to-end program delivery, ensuring projects were executed in alignment with the overall program plan and customer expectations.
- Identified and translated business requirements into automated solutions for Daimler’s Production Plants, R&D, Finance, and HR departments.
- Served as the primary liaison between business channels and internal teams, transforming requirements into IT solutions.
- Led digital transformation initiatives as a Product Manager, driving the transition from analog to digital business models.
- Provided technical consultation on implementing digitization strategies to streamline business processes.
- Trained and managed a cross-functional team of developers and architects, resolving technical challenges and promoting best practices.
- Introduced agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Design Thinking to enhance product and application development.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business benefits, assess risks, and define acceptance test cases.
- Delivered clear, timely communication on program status, budget, and risks to relevant stakeholders.
- Led high-performing, cross-functional teams across India, Japan, and Germany, fostering collaboration, conflict resolution, and talent development
- Successfully managed $1M+ projects and services, ensuring on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and high-quality outcomes
- Led end-to-end project execution across USA, Japan, Germany, China, Australia, Singapore, and India, overseeing requirement gathering, testing, deployment, training, and business adoption
Associate Manager
Accenture Services
04.2010 - 04.2016
- Managed large and complex projects for clients such as American Express (USA) and UPM (Finland), leading digital transformation initiatives aligned with client business needs.
- Acted as Technical Solution Architect, designing and developing innovative solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Led a cross-functional team of developers and designers for application/product development on the Microsoft Platform.
- Architected and designed proof of concepts to evaluate and demonstrate solutions based on specific business requirements.
- Coordinated with offshore and onshore teams, executing projects using Agile methodologies to ensure efficient delivery.
- Maintained open communication, providing regular updates on project status to stakeholders and ensuring alignment.
- Successfully delivered 10+ projects within timeline and budget for various Accenture clients.
Education
Bachelor - Information And Computer Systems
PESIT
Bangalore, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Project management
Strategic planning
Risk management
Schedule management
Team collaboration
Budgeting and forecasting
Contract management
Scope management
Agile methodology
Stakeholder communications
Cross-functional collaboration
Coaching and mentoring
Conflict management
Software development lifecycle
IT service management
Effective communication
Digital transformation strategies
Previous Experiences
Jun'08-April'10 with Goldman Sachs as Analyst, Bangalore, India
May'06-Jun'08 with Hewlett Packard GDIC as Software Engineer, Bangalore, India
Jun'04-May'06 with HealthAsyst Pvt Ltd as Software Developer, Bangalore, India
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Personal Details
Languages Known: English, Deutsch(Basic), Kannada, Hindi
Location: Erlangen
B-1 Business Visa for USA: Valid till May 2029
Timeline
Senior Tech Project Manager
Adidas
07.2022 - Current
Program Manager
Mercedes Benz Research & Development
04.2016 - 03.2022
Associate Manager
Accenture Services
04.2010 - 04.2016
Bachelor - Information And Computer Systems
PESIT
04.2001 -
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