Enabling organizations to deliver digital transformation through strategic leadership, agile delivery, and emerging technologies.

Rajesh Karthik

📍Singapore ✉️rrajeshkarthik@gmail.com 📞+65 9116 2719 🔗LinkedIn

Senior IT Program Manager
Agile Transformation · Digital Strategy · GenAI

24+ years leading enterprise transformations across SAP S/4HANA, Infrastructure, Cloud, IoT, and GenAI at global scale.

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24+Years Experience
20+Agile Teams Coached
$M+Programs Delivered
3Continents
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01 / About
Rajesh Karthik
PMP Certified SAFe Agilist Ph.D. – IIoT

Bridging Strategy
& Execution

I'm a Senior IT Program Manager with 24+ years of experience orchestrating large-scale digital transformations across global enterprises. From SAP S/4HANA rollouts to GenAI-powered compliance dashboards, I lead programs that create measurable business value.

Based in Singapore, I've driven transformation initiatives across Asia, Europe, and beyond — managing multi-cultural, multi-vendor teams with clarity, structure, and purpose. I hold a Ph.D. in Management (IIoT), an MBA, Bachelor of Engineering in Computers Science, and certifications including PMP, CSM, SAFe, and Google's Generative AI Leadership.

Beyond delivery, I'm deeply passionate about Agile coaching — having guided 20+ teams toward high performance — and I actively mentor project managers and Scrum practitioners on their transformation journeys.

📍 Singapore
✉️ rrajeshkarthik@gmail.com
📞 +65 9116 2719
🔗 linkedin.com/in/rajeshkarthik
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02 / Expertise

Core
Competencies

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Program & Project Management

  • Large-scale IT Programs
  • Multi-Vendor Coordination
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Budget & Resource Planning
  • Risk Mitigation
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Digital Transformation

  • SAP S/4HANA Implementation
  • Cloud Migration & Architecture
  • GenAI Solutions
  • Legacy System Modernisation
  • Digital Process Automation
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Agile Leadership

  • Agile Coaching (20+ Teams)
  • Scrum Master Mentoring
  • SAFe Implementation
  • Agile Transformation
  • High-Performance Teams
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Technology Domains

  • Big Data Analytics
  • Cloud Platforms
  • IT Security & Compliance
  • IoT / IIoT Solutions
  • DevOps

Certifications

PMP CSM SAFe Agilist Google GenAI Leader Agile Enterprise Coach ICP-ENT Certified Product Manager Bosch RK-PMQ
03 / Experience

Career
Journey

Dec 2018 – Present Singapore

Senior Project Manager

Robert Bosch Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd.

Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives, agile coaching programs, and complex IT projects across security, compliance, IoT, and SAP domains. Manage multi-million dollar programs with global teams spanning multiple vendors and geographies.

SAP S/4HANAGenAIIoTAgile CoachingCloud
Jun 2018 – Dec 2018 Bangalore, India

Senior Program Manager – Connected Cars

Mercedes-Benz R&D Centre

Led the Connected Cars program including Mercedes Me portal, mobile app, and remote vehicle control. Managed rollout to the Indian market and built agile development teams with test automation and DevOps practices.

Connected VehiclesAgileDevOpsMobile
Apr 2014 – Jun 2018 Bangalore, India

Senior Program Manager – IoT Practice Lead

Bosch Global Software Technologies

Led enterprise IoT practice development and agile transformation across Industry 4.0 solutions in eMobility, manufacturing, retail, and energy. Built IoT Energy Analytics platforms and established a competence centre for I4.0 technologies.

IoT / IIoTIndustry 4.0Big DataCloud
Jun 2012 – Mar 2014 Stuttgart, Germany

IT Business Integration Manager – Bosch Diesel Systems

Robert Bosch GmbH

Led cross-departmental integration projects within the Diesel Systems division. Managed vendor relationships, created comprehensive project plans, and facilitated change management strategies across the IT landscape.

Change ManagementEnterprise ITVendor Management
Jun 2007 – May 2012 Bangalore, India

Project Manager – Enterprise Applications

Bosch Global Software Technologies

Managed enterprise portal platform development serving as front-end for Bosch Global Networks. Served as Technical Lead for Workflow Management Platform implementing 45+ business processes globally.

Enterprise PortalsWorkflowMISFinance Systems
05 / Portfolio

Transformation
Case Studies

Real-world programs where strategy met execution — delivering measurable outcomes across industries and geographies.

Manufacturing / Enterprise IT
01

Enterprise Digital Transformation Program

Challenge

The organization relied on fragmented legacy systems across multiple departments, leading to inefficient processes, delayed decision-making, and limited operational visibility.

Approach

Defined an enterprise-wide digital transformation roadmap aligned with business objectives and operational efficiency goals — spanning process digitization, agile delivery adoption, and system integration.

Impact
  • Improved operational efficiency across departments
  • Reduced process turnaround time by 30%
  • Enhanced real-time visibility for leadership decision-making
Enterprise IT
02

Agile Transformation Across Development Teams

Challenge

Software delivery followed traditional waterfall processes, resulting in long release cycles and limited flexibility to respond to business needs.

Approach

Developed an agile transformation strategy implementing Scrum delivery models, product ownership structures, and agile ceremonies — coaching teams to adopt iterative development and continuous delivery.

Impact
  • Reduced product delivery cycle from 6 months to 8 weeks
  • Increased collaboration between IT and business teams
  • Improved product quality and faster feedback loops
Supply Chain / Manufacturing
03

SAP S/4HANA Warehouse Transformation

Challenge

Warehouse operations relied on outdated ERP modules that created inefficiencies in inventory tracking and order processing.

Approach

Led end-to-end transformation covering warehouse process redesign, ERP migration and integration, and stakeholder coordination across operations and IT.

Impact
  • Inventory accuracy improved by 40%
  • Faster warehouse operations and order fulfillment
  • Improved supply chain visibility
Enterprise IT / Innovation
04

AI Strategy and Generative AI Adoption

Challenge

The organization wanted to explore AI capabilities but lacked a clear enterprise strategy and governance model.

Approach

Developed an AI adoption framework to identify high-value business use cases, assess data readiness, and establish a responsible AI governance model — leveraging insights from the Google Cloud Generative AI Leader program.

Impact
  • Identified multiple enterprise AI use cases
  • Established AI strategy aligned with business goals
  • Improved organizational readiness for AI adoption
Enterprise Technology
05

Global IT Program Delivery

Challenge

Multiple technology initiatives were running independently across regions, creating coordination challenges and delivery risks.

Approach

Established a centralised program governance model including program roadmap management, stakeholder alignment across regions, and risk and dependency management.

Impact
  • Improved delivery predictability
  • Strong alignment between technology and business teams
  • Successful execution of complex multi-country programs
04 / Achievements

Signature
Programs

01
SAP · Agile · Digital

SAP S/4HANA Digital Transformation

Served as Agile Coach for enterprise SAP S/4HANA design and build covering Order-to-Cash modules globally. Transformed waterfall delivery to agile, reducing time-to-market by ~25%.

↓ 25% Time-to-Market Global Scale
02
GenAI · Cloud · Security

IT Security & Compliance – Asset Inventory

Managed global IT security program developing a centralised asset inventory using Big Data, Cloud, and GenAI. Created a single source of truth for network-connected assets enabling proactive cyber threat management.

ML-based Detection Enterprise Cyber Security
03
GenAI · Compliance

Product Compliance Management System (PCMS)

Led digitalization of product compliance across global Bosch entities. Implemented GenAI dashboards for Board of Management, preventing compliance issues at scale and maintaining data protection standards.

GenAI Dashboards Board-level Reporting
04
HR · Automation · ASEAN

ASEAN HR Digital Transformation

Directed digitisation and automation of HR processes across ASEAN. Built a self-service HR portal accessible via internet, achieving significant reduction in manual effort and improved data quality across the region.

ASEAN Coverage Self-Service Portal
05
IoT · macOS · Developer Experience

IoT Dev Environment – Mac@Bosch

Executed organisation-wide rollout of macOS as a managed development environment for IoT and software developers. Increased developer satisfaction and efficiency through modern platform adoption.

Developer Experience Managed Service
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Agile Transformation
Coaching Program

Coached and stabilised agile practices across 20+ teams. Trained new Scrum Masters and Product Owners, and established a vibrant agile co-learning community with monthly meetups.

20+ Teams Community Building
06 / Thought Leadership

Thought
Leadership

Sharing perspectives on program management, agile transformation, and the future of enterprise technology. I actively explore topics related to digital transformation, AI adoption, and enterprise technology leadership.

Enterprise AI Strategy Future of Digital Transformation Agile Leadership in Large Organizations Responsible AI Adoption Technology Strategy for Enterprises
Agile Leadership · 5 min read

Why Most Agile Transformations Fail (And How to Fix Them)

After coaching 20+ teams, I've seen a pattern: organisations adopt agile ceremonies without embracing agile thinking. Here's what genuine transformation looks like.

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GenAI · 4 min read

GenAI in the Enterprise: Beyond the Hype

My hands-on experience delivering GenAI-powered dashboards for board-level compliance reporting at a global manufacturer.

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SAP · Digital · 6 min read

SAP S/4HANA + Agile: A Practical Guide

The conventional wisdom says SAP and agile don't mix. Here's how we proved it wrong — and cut time-to-market by 25%.

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Program Management · 5 min read

Managing Multi-Million Dollar Programs Across Time Zones

Lessons from running complex global delivery programs spanning Asia, Europe, and beyond — with teams who had never met in person.

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IoT · Industry 4.0 · 7 min read

IIoT at Scale: Building the Industrial Internet of Things

Drawing from my Ph.D. research and practice — what it actually takes to deploy IIoT solutions across manufacturing environments.

Read Article →
07 / Coaching

Transform Your
Leadership

I work with program managers, agile practitioners, and technology leaders who want to accelerate their careers and elevate their teams.

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1:1 Executive Coaching

Personalised sessions focused on leadership presence, stakeholder influence, and navigating complex organisational change. Ideal for Senior PMs and aspiring Program Directors.

  • 60-min sessions via Zoom
  • Monthly progress reviews
  • Actionable frameworks
Book a Session
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Most Popular

Agile Transformation Sprint

A structured 4-week programme for teams or organisations looking to implement or revitalise agile practices. Based on real-world transformation experience across 20+ teams.

  • Team assessment & roadmap
  • Weekly group workshops
  • Scrum Master mentoring
  • 30-day follow-up support
Book a Session
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Program Management Mentoring

For project managers transitioning into program management roles. Learn portfolio thinking, stakeholder strategy, and how to lead without authority in matrixed organisations.

  • Bi-weekly 45-min sessions
  • Career roadmap planning
  • Real case-study walkthroughs
Book a Session

Schedule a Free Discovery Call

Not sure which programme fits? Book a complimentary 30-minute discovery call — no obligation, just a conversation.

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Book a Meeting

Or reach out directly at rrajeshkarthik@gmail.com

08 / Contact

Let's Build
Something Great

Whether you're exploring a program leadership opportunity, looking for an agile coach, or just want to connect — I'd love to hear from you.

✉ rrajeshkarthik@gmail.com ☎ +65 9116 2719 in linkedin.com/in/rajeshkarthik
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