Nessian On The Job
NAME: Ranbir Singh
JOB: Director of Global IT Applications
CAREER PATH:
After earning a degree in Engineering, I began working for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as a Software Engineer. I continued to work in software development using Java and in the EAI area before I made the transition to managing business projects. I joined Ness in 2013. After rolling out a few SaaS implementation projects, I led the transition into Global IT applications management and helped form a team of 20 members who supported all Ness Business Units from Bangalore. While working full-time, I was also able to receive an Executive MBA in Finance and Marketing from TAPMI, a certification as a Financial Analyst from ICFAI, India and be an active PMP holder from Project Management Institute, America.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Delivery & Operations Management of IT applications
- Program management including coordination between business teams and IT groups
- Stakeholders management via relationship building and portfolio management
- Providing an integration platform for enterprise-wide applications
THREE THINGS YOU DO DURING A TYPICAL WORKDAY?
- 8:30 AM – Review the planned items for the day and respond to top priority issues
- 11:30 AM – Meet with business functions management to check progress on application specific projects and change requests
- 4:00 PM – Provide an update on critical items to business and team members
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT WORKING FOR NESS?
The best aspect of Ness is the open exchange of ideas. I feel like I can approach anybody in the organization with technical, business, or management ideas to engage their thoughts. The energy and enthusiasm of the younger employees and guidance of senior leaders is very conducive for professional growth.
Team from Ness poses for photograph
FUN PERSONAL FACT:
I love to play outdoor sports and I’ve engaged my colleagues to follow soccer and cricket world tournaments.
