Manjunath R

A seasoned professional with 18 years of experience across military and corporate sectors, specialising in Technical Program Management and operational excellence within the technology and services industry. My career is built on the intersection of operational discipline and technical innovation. Having transitioned from high-stakes naval operations to leading complex programs at global technology firms, I bring a unique "outside-in" perspective to problem-solving. My focus is consistently on bridging the gap between engineering rigor and business objectives, ensuring that technology serves as a catalyst for growth rather than a source of complexity. Most recently at Oracle, I led end-to-end programs for the AI Solutions Hub and Developer.Oracle.com scaling 80+ enterprise-grade GenAI solutions and shaping GTM motions that turned complex AI capabilities into adoption-ready solutions. My experience spans managing multi-million-dollar portfolios in blockchain and cognitive platforms, where I focused on improving time-to-market and building resilient, geographically distributed teams. A blend of Navy-honed discipline and modern Agile leadership underpins my delivery-obsessed approach: architecting operating models, de-risking execution, and coaching teams to high-velocity output without sacrificing quality. Core Capabilities Program & Portfolio Leadership: Managed large-scale technical portfolios with budgets exceeding $10M, consistently maintaining 98% SLA compliance. AI & Product Strategy: Spearheaded GTM strategies for enterprise AI, translating architectures like RAG and AI Vector Search into scalable developer assets. Operational Excellence: Expert in streamlining workflows through automation; proven track record of reducing solution onboarding times by 30%. Strategic Procurement & Global Contracts: Led end-to-end contract lifecycles, from drafting complex RFPs to negotiating with global shipyards and Defense vendors. Digital Transformation: Orchestrated successful migrations of large-scale developer platforms and SaaS products, ensuring seamless user experiences during rapid change. Whether scaling AI programs or steering cross-functional transformations, my focus is always on converting ambiguity into structured execution. I believe in "Meaningful Meetings" and fostering a culture of accountability to deliver stable, scalable, and resilient outcomes in even the most ambiguous environments.