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SANJEETA MISHRA

Senior Technology Leader and Strategic Innovator Executive in Software Delivery, Retail, and Finance sectors

I am a Senior Technology Leader and Innovator Executive and I bring unparalleled strategic technology leadership to the table, managing a $1.4B tech P&L and leading a team of 80+ IT professionals to achieve $50M in annual cost savings. I excel in spearheading digital transformation, developing applications, and automating enterprise operations. My approach uniquely blends financial acumen with engineering expertise, treating IT as a strategic business unit focused on value management through meticulous planning, effective execution, and timely delivery. My skill set includes exceptional execution, delivery, and financial cost optimization, which enhances the efficiency of products, programs, and projects under my leadership. I'm also adept at building strong vendor relationships and integrating AI/ML technologies to drive operational excellence and craft innovative business models.

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Currently located in Dallas, TX.

Open to Relocation, on-site, hybrid, and remote

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EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

Jan 2019 - Present

Executive Director, Digital Program Office (PMO)

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Directed a significant digital transformation initiative, overseeing a $500M budget and orchestrating the efforts of a dynamic technical team comprising 30 internal experts and over 80 external vendors, spanning diverse geographical regions. Strategic vision and automation expertise resulted in a remarkable $10M annual cost reduction. Leveraging strong global team leadership, seamlessly integrated a Source-to-Pay digital system, elevating financial accuracy to unprecedented levels. Additionally, proficient vendor management solidified our position as innovators driving efficiency.

Jul 2015 - Jan 2019

Director, IT Digital Store Technology

(Technical Program Management IT Modernization)

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Led an 80+ IT professionals in managing a $1.4B P&L, focusing on enhancing in-store technology for 5,000 locations. Oversaw the rollout of self-checkout systems and advanced hardware, implemented a dual-vendor strategy for performance optimization, and led strategic technology planning and automation efforts.

Jun 2011 - Jul 2015

Director, IT Application Operations and Finance Management

Directed a $1B Technology operations financial strategy, overseeing a team of 15. Mastered intricate application and financial terrains, crafting strategies for IT service cost reduction, global data center migrations, long-term financial planning, and benchmarking against industry pinnacles, all driving leaner, more efficient IT operations.

Jun 2008 - Jul 2011

IT Program Manager

Mastered managing multiple concurrent programs and projects with a $50M budget, collaborating with 100+ technical resources and 100+ business stakeholders including C-Suite executives. Expertise in orchestrating end-to-end project management for global HR systems, streamlining processes, and overseeing significant incentive programs, directly contributing to operational excellence and strategic initiatives.

Results

RESULTS

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$500M

Spearheaded a digital transformation, managing a $500M budget, achieving $10M YoY cost reduction, and enhancing financial accuracy.

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5K

Led the rollout of self-checkout Point of Sale systems and advanced hardware across 5,000 locations, optimizing customer experience and operational efficiency.

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2M

Implemented Mobile applications to enable real time IT service to 2 million store employees, reducing 25% of voice and chat with Field Services IT Support team.

Expertise

EXPERTISE

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  • Leadership

  • Strategic Technology Roadmaps

  • Product Development

  • Project Management

  • Technology

  • Data Analysis

  • Financial Analysis

  • Operations Management

  • Continuous Process Improvement

  • Vendor Management

  • Budgets

  • Capital Budgets

  • Agile Methodology

  • Forecasting & Modeling

  • System Integration

  • Data-Driven Decision-Making

  • POS systems

  • Automation

  • Transformation

  • Enterprise Solutions

  • Extensive Coding Experience

  • Digital Transformation

  • Software Engineering

  • Problem-Solving

  • Mentoring

  • Talent Management

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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(BS) Electrical Engineering

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Meet Cynthia

MEET SANJEETA

Q & A

Q & A

Why did you choose your profession?

I am an Engineer by education and mind is wired to solve problems and enabling technology is the best way to solve any problem at scale. Really enjoy science and technology and imagining possibilities.

Who are your main influences?

Steve Jobs and Elon Musk

What is your greatest accomplishment?

1) Building a team of enthusiastic and high achieving teams who felt empowered to drive to the results while expressing their feeling “you are a leader not a boss”.
2)   Launching self-checkouts and in-store point of sale technology at scale for Walmart 
3) In a chaotic environment, I orchestrated the formation of a cohesive team, introducing disciplined processes and enabling technology. Through meticulous execution, delivering $10M YoY savings.
4) In a time constraint environment the C suite executives trusted to assign the compensation systems to be managed and delivered.

What tools do you use?

Microsoft suite, SAP, Anaplan, Coupa, Clarity, ADO, Jira, Salesforce, Workday, Inhouse developed tools.

What are you working on right now?

1)    Upskilling on how to implement GenAI and doing market study on the potential foundational GenAI model availability while analyzing the problem areas in different business functions and industries.
2)    Preparing for the next role.

What are your long-term goals?

To drive transformative innovation and digital transformation staying at forefront of emerging technology that position the organization as a leader in the industry, delivering sustained growth, operational excellence and exceptional customer experiences while building a culture of learning,. Collaboration.

Which recent projects are you proud of?

1)    Establishing sourcing strategy, building Source to Pay system using latest technology and simplifying processes to enable better decision making and speed to market technology rollout.
2)    Maturing the organization to the Product model with agile way of operating and managing funding allocation that drove business growth.
3)    Optimizing processes and contractual agreements could save $10M.

What are you passionate about?

Passionate about building business solutions and getting to the tangible results that aligns with customer expectations.

What behavior or personality trait do you most attribute to your success, and why?

Perseverance, Hardworking, envisioning big picture, connecting dots, faster data driven decision making, risk taking. These traits provide the strong foundation for understanding the complexities and makes me thoughtful in ambiguous environment and prepares for handling difficult challenges.

Interests & Hobbies

INTERESTS & HOBBIES

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TRAVELING

Fashion Design Office

FASHION DESIGNING

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GARDENING

CONTACT

TESTIMONIALS

The Go-To person” to drive any complex problem, “Will drive to the results once assigned one need not worry.”

Paul Antony, SVP Engineering and Operations, Home Depot

“She knows how to run her business and has the right hold of her area.”

Jae Sook Evans, CIO , Oracle

“Very energetic and self-driven.”

Lety Duran Nettles Chief Product Officer Novant Health

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