Sindhu Gowda

Client Executive Partner / Principal Consultant

Will Young & Co

Nov 2021 - Aug 2025 • 3 yrs 9 mos

Engaging in high-level planning with executive client stakeholders, contributing to discussions around future goals. Maintaining and showcasing up-to-date success stories that highlight the organizations capability to address complex business challenges effectively. Handling Pre-sales activities (RFPs, RFIs, Bid Management) and heads the Business operations for the account Leading technical discussions during the pre-sales phase to build client confidence in our services Assisting clients in making strategic decisions regarding their technology investments Administering a range of responsibilities including program management and business development to support organizational goals. Providing solutions and strategies to help clients achieve their business goals while also enhancing revenue. Cultivating and managing senior-level relationships with clients, driving their business forward through innovative and motivational work. Building and maintaining strong business relationships with clients to ensure ongoing satisfaction and engagement. Optimized CRM systems to provide data-driven insights on customer lifecycle trends, enabling direction to implement more effective regional marketing strategies and improve decision-making Planned and executed a critical client visits, coordinating 10+ project sessions that eliminated risks of escalations, resulting client confidence scores and renewal commitments.

Project Manager

Independent Reserve

Jan 2021 - Oct 2021 • 9 mos

Implemented a centralized project governance framework and standardized reporting processes, providing stakeholders with timely visibility into project risks, dependencies, milestones, and delivery status, enabling proactive decision-making and improved project control. Led business process transformation initiatives by transitioning project delivery from a reactive to a proactive execution model, redefining project KPIs, strengthening governance practices, and integrating strategic planning to improve delivery predictability and accelerate project outcomes. Established a project prioritization and resource allocation framework aligned with business objectives, optimizing resource utilization, reducing budget overruns, and ensuring successful delivery of high-value strategic initiatives. Managed cross-functional projects by implementing structured project planning, risk management, dependency tracking, and governance reviews, improving on-time delivery and minimizing execution risks across multiple initiatives. Developed executive project dashboards and performance reports to monitor project health, budget, schedule, risks, and key milestones, enabling timely stakeholder communication and informed decision-making. Improved project execution efficiency by standardizing project management methodologies, governance controls, and reporting mechanisms, resulting in greater delivery consistency and enhanced stakeholder confidence. Coordinated cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to align project priorities, resolve delivery bottlenecks, and ensure successful execution of projects within scope, budget, and schedule. Implemented proactive risk and issue management practices, identifying project dependencies early, mitigating potential roadblocks, and reducing project delays through timely corrective actions. Optimized resource planning and capacity management across concurrent projects by balancing workloads, improving team utilization, and enhancing overall pro

Project Lead

Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

Feb 2015 - Dec 2020 • 5 yrs 10 mos

Led end-to-end technical delivery of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and timely solution implementation aligned with business objectives. Architected and implemented project governance frameworks that streamlined cross-functional collaboration, reduced delivery bottlenecks, and improved execution efficiency across engineering teams. Directed technical planning and resource allocation by implementing capacity planning and utilization models that optimized team productivity and balanced workloads across multiple initiatives. Collaborated with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and engineering teams to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions and successful project outcomes. Provided technical leadership throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including solution design, development, testing, deployment, and post-production support. Established engineering best practices by introducing coding standards, design reviews, technical documentation, quality assurance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery quality. Identified and mitigated technical risks and project dependencies, enabling proactive issue resolution, improved release predictability, and reduced production incidents. Mentored and coached cross-functional engineering teams, fostering technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning while building high-performing development teams. Drove process optimization and operational efficiency through workflow automation, performance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making, resulting in improved delivery velocity and system reliability. Partnered with executive leadership and client stakeholders to provide technical direction, delivery status, and strategic recommendations, ensuring alignment between technology initiatives, business goals, and customer expectations.