Dhruv K.

Senior Manager – Change & Transformation | Regional Portfolio Governance & PMO Leader (Pacific: ANZ & PNG) Ex - Yum |GSK|

India

About

Program & Operations Leader with 11+ years of experience driving digital transformation, SaaS delivery, and operational excellence across India, APAC, EMEA & AMER. I’ve successfully led over 60 global programs for Fortune 500 clients—including Yum! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut & Taco Bell)—delivering complex initiatives on time, within scope, and with measurable business impact. I specialize in program governance, partner enablement, and cross-functional delivery, ensuring business continuity and scalability across high-performance teams. My focus areas include Agile execution, data-driven insights, customer success, and resource optimization, resulting in up to 25% efficiency gains and improved stakeholder satisfaction. At heart, I’m a builder — of processes, teams, and outcomes. Whether implementing AI-driven automation, BI dashboards, or SaaS rollouts, I bring structure to complexity and translate strategy into operational success. I’m passionate about: ⚙️ Embedding operational excellence 📊 Scaling digital programs across global markets 🤝 Driving collaboration between tech, business, and delivery functions Currently upskilling in AI, No-Code Tools & Digital Enablement to help organizations unlock the next wave of efficiency and transformation. Let’s connect if you’re exploring leaders who can align strategy, execution, and impact across digital programs.

Experience

  • Senior Manager Change & Transformation (Pacific) at Marsh
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • Technical Project Program Manager at Yum! Digital & Tech India
    Feb 2022 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Successfully delivered over 60 projects related to Marketing Mix Modelling, internal tools, and content automation, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgetary constraints.  Implemented Change Management by introducing Monday.com across APAC & EMEA teams to streamline tracking of SOWs, revenues, invoices, and project budgets  Implemented a bi-yearly Employee Assessment Program using Qualtrics, featuring a capability matrix, 360° evaluations, and self assessment on key skill parameters to identify top performers  Designed and implemented a comprehensive new-hire onboarding framework encompassing training, knowledge transfer, buddy system, and performance feedback to accelerate ramp-up and integration  Partnered with the Chief Strategy Officer and leadership team to shape organizational strategy, leveraging analytics and process optimization to enhance business performance  Played a pivotal role in driving the adoption of Agile methodologies across teams, resulting in a more collaborative, efficient, and responsive project management approach.  Successfully identified and mitigated project risks and escalations, ensuring project success and minimizing potential disruptions.  Led company-wide cultural, D&I, wellness, and team-building initiatives to foster collaboration, strengthen interdepartmental ties, and boost employee engagement and morale

  • Customer Success – Business Intelligence & Analytics at GSK
    Mar 2018 - Feb 2022 · 4 yrs

    Managed healthcare BI solutions for European clients, ensuring successful onboarding, training, and adoption. Drove cross-functional engagement and product alignment across analytics and compliance teams. Delivered insights on product performance and trend analysis using tools like Power BI and SQL.

  • Assistant Project Manager at SEMINAL RESEARCH Services Pvt. Ltd.
    Mar 2016 - Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Senior Executive at Info Edge India Ltd
    Oct 2014 - Mar 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos