Lithya Nagini Chella Pandian

Lithya Nagini Chella Pandian

Senior Project Manager / Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead

Dubai , United Arab Emirates

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About

Results-driven Project / Program Manager and Agile Delivery Leader with 12+ years of experience delivering digital transformation, data, and AI initiatives across banking, telecom, government, retail, and e-commerce domains. Proven expertise in managing cross-functional squads, driving end-to-end delivery, and executing high-impact, regulatory-compliant programs in fast-paced environments. Strong background in Retail Risk & Compliance data platforms, telecom prepaid/postpaid ecosystems, and government digital services. Experienced in delivering AI-driven compliance solutions (FIRCO, goAML, Silent Eight), digital wallets, payment integrations, and large-scale telecom campaigns (Puzzle Plans, Ramadan, Back-to-School). Skilled in Agile, Scrum, and Kanban Flow Management, with a focus on improving delivery predictability, team maturity, and operational efficiency. Recognized for delivering measurable impact including AED 3M revenue generation, award-winning programs (TAMM 2.0, Cognos Decommission), and enterprise-wide Agile transformation initiatives.

Experience

Project / Delivery Manager

Chalhoub Group (via Forsyth Barnes), UAE

Feb 2026 – Present

● Leading delivery of Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) and SFCC initiatives including domain delegation, push notification enablement, and campaign readiness across the brands like GAP, Athleta, Banana Republic and Tryano. ● Acting as Kanban Flow Manager, optimizing workflow, reducing bottlenecks, and improving cycle time and throughput ● Managing cross-functional teams across BA, Dev, QA, Product, and Marketing ● Driving data-driven reporting (aging, throughput, WIP) to improve delivery predictability ● Aligning stakeholders and resolving conflicts between business priorities and delivery execution

KanbanData Reporting

Scrum Master / Specialist – Delivery Management

Etisalat (e& UAE), UAE

May 2025 – Feb 2026

● Led delivery across prepaid and postpaid squads, managing customer lifecycle journeys ● Delivered high-impact telecom initiatives including restructuring of Digital platforms, eLife, CVM, Puzzle Plans, Ramadan promotions, and Back-to-School campaigns ● Managed digital channels (mobile app & web) integrated with CRM, billing, and provisioning systems ● Worked closely with TDRA for regulatory approvals of telecom plans and promotions ● Ensured high availability and SLA adherence during peak campaign periods ● Improved delivery efficiency through Agile execution and backlog prioritization

Telecom PlatformsAgileCRM Integration

Scrum Master / Project Manager

Emirates NBD (via Marc Ellis Consulting), UAE

Jul 2023 – Feb 2025

● Managed Retail Risk & Compliance Data Products including FIRCO, goAML, Transaction Monitoring dashboards, Silent Eight AI screening ● Delivered AI and advanced analytics initiatives, managing timelines, budgets, and risks ● Led resource planning, budget allocation, and capacity management for Digital Factory initiatives ● Participated in QAR reviews, audits, and governance forums ensuring regulatory compliance ● Presented risks, dependencies, and progress in steering committee meetings ● Conducted Agile training, workshops, and maturity assessments, improving team performance ● Enabled squads to become cross-functional and self-sufficient ● Built and maintained delivery trackers, issue logs, and reporting dashboards Key Achievements: ● Generated AED 3M revenue through successful delivery of Risk & Compliance projects. ● Received Service Excellence & GEM Award (Q2 2024) for Cognos Decommission (Power BI migration)

AI ScreeningAgilePower BI

Project Manager / Agile Consultant

Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (via Xische & Co), UAE

Feb 2022 – Jul 2023

● Managed delivery across Native Apps (iOS/Android), Portal, and AD Locker squads ● Led resource planning, capacity allocation, and budget management ● Delivered government programs for DOH, ADHA, ADP, ADEK ● Supported AD Wallet delivery and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) payment integrations ● Implemented Kanban framework to improve delivery flow across entities ● Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, Agile workshops, and roadmap planning sessions ● Acted as Proxy Product Owner for Portal backlog management ● Removed cross-team impediments and ensured smooth multi-channel delivery Key Achievement: ● Received Service Excellence Award for successful launch of TAMM 2.0 Government Platform

KanbanAgileMobile Apps

Scrum Master

Orange Antelopes (TAMM), Remote

Aug 2021 – Feb 2022

● Managed delivery for Native Apps, Portal, and AD Locker squads in distributed environments ● Facilitated Scrum ceremonies and roadmap workshops ● Supported Agile delivery across multiple time zones ● Led resource planning, capacity allocation, and budget management. ● Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, Agile workshops, and roadmap planning sessions

ScrumAgileMobile Apps

Lead Consultant – Delivery

Virtusa Consulting Services, India (Client : British Telecom)

Feb 2021 – Aug 2021

● Led Agile transformation initiatives and implemented tools like JIRA and Miro ● Optimized work flows and facilitated SAFe ceremonies in the British Telecom account. ● Led digital transformation initiatives and cloud migration of British Telecom projects. ● Improved collaboration and delivery efficiency for distributed teams ● Supported enterprise requirement analysis and delivery governance

AgileJIRACloud Migration

Lead Scrum Master

100 Kobo Logistics, Nigeria (Remote)

Oct 2019 – Feb 2021

● Led digital transformation initiatives and payment integrations with major banks ● Integrated APIs with Zenith Bank, Access Bank, First Bank, Fidelity Bank ● Implemented Power BI and Google Analytics reporting for leadership ● Improved user adoption from 2% to 55% within one year ● Established Agile practices, Jira, and Confluence for delivery tracking

API IntegrationPower BIAgile

QA & Engineering Roles

TEKsystems | Zeta | Axel | Photon Interactive

● Delivered projects across banking, fintech, e-commerce, and global clients ● Specialized in API integrations, data migrations, and large-scale testing ● Worked with banks including HDFC, ICICI, IDFC and global clients like L’Oréal, Western Union

API IntegrationData MigrationTesting

Education

Anna University, Chennai

Anna University, Chennai

B.E. · Computer Science & Engineering

Certifications

AI Ethics

edX

AI for Everyone

IBM

Professional Agile Leadership

scrum.org

Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)

scrum.org

Professional Scrum Master (PSM I, II)

scrum.org

PMP – Project Management Professional

PMI

Skills

JIRATableauPower BIComplianceRisk ManagementRelease ManagementResource PlanningBudgetingVendor ManagementStakeholder ManagementGovernment SystemsBanking SystemsTelecom SystemsAI DeliveryData AnalyticsDigital TransformationKanbanScrumAgileProgram Management

Languages

English (Full professional proficiency)Tamil (Native or bilingual proficiency)