Submitting more applications increases your chances of landing a job.

Here’s how busy the average job seeker was last month:

Opportunities viewed

Applications submitted

Keep exploring and applying to maximize your chances!

Looking for employers with a proven track record of hiring women?

Click here to explore opportunities now!
We Value Your Feedback

You are invited to participate in a survey designed to help researchers understand how best to match workers to the types of jobs they are searching for

Would You Be Likely to Participate?

If selected, we will contact you via email with further instructions and details about your participation.

You will receive a $7 payout for answering the survey.


User unblocked successfully
Niranjan Bal, Technical Program Manager and Solutions Architect

Niranjan Bal

Technical Program Manager and Solutions Architect·Exeliq Consulting Inc.

India

Master's degree, Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 28 years, 3 months

Technical Program Manager and Solutions Architect

January 2025 - Present

Exeliq Consulting Inc.

Schaumburg, United States

January 2025 - Present

• Led end-to-end design, development, and implementation of innovative cloud solutions tailored for
small to mid-sized businesses, focusing on governance, cost optimization, security, and operational
efficiency.
• Spearheaded the Cloud Governance & Management product, defining the architecture, roadmap, and
integration strategy, resulting in a scalable solution that reduced cloud operating costs for clients by up
to 70%.
• Managed multiple client engagements across diverse industries (retail, manufacturing, financial
services), delivering customized cloud adoption roadmaps and ensuring regulatory compliance across
AWS and Azure environments.
• Oversaw complex cloud migrations from legacy on-premises systems to modern cloud infrastructures,
leading discovery, planning, risk assessments, and seamless execution.
• Led architecture workshops with clients to design secure and compliant cloud architectures, ensuring
alignment with business goals, technical requirements, and budget constraints.
• Developed reusable frameworks and best practices for cloud cost optimization, including tagging
strategies, usage monitoring, and rightsizing recommendations.
• Managed product lifecycle activities for the Cloud Governance solution, from initial concept and
prototype through to market launch, securing $250, 000 in funding and contributing to a projected $2-8
million increase in company valuation.
• Conducted competitive analysis and market research to identify evolving trends in cloud cost
management, security governance, and multi-cloud operations.
• Provided executive-level reporting and presentations, translating complex technical findings into clear
business value propositions for stakeholders and investors.
• Mentored technical teams in modern cloud-native technologies and DevOps practices, fostering skill
development and increasing delivery velocity.

and solution scalability.
Established vendor relationships and strategic partnerships to enhance service offerings, integrations

Company industry:
Real Estate

Dy. General Manager- IT (Project Control and PMO Function)

June 2006 - September 2025

Reliance Retail

Mumbai, India

June 2006 - September 2025

• Managed the Project Control and PMO function for the IT division of Reliance Retail, overseeing the
governance of numerous simultaneous IT projects supporting the rapid retail expansion.
• Implemented standardized project management methodologies, tools, and processes across the IT
organization, improving consistency and reducing delivery risks.
• Directed budgeting and financial management for multi-million-dollar IT programs, ensuring optimal
resource utilization and cost efficiency.
• Led the end-to-end implementation of an integrated ERP system across multiple retail business units,
managing cross-functional teams and complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to achieve cost savings and strategic
partnerships supporting large-scale technology initiatives.
• Conducted business process analysis and worked with business users to identify opportunities for
process improvements, automation, and system enhancements.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency, reduced cycle times, and
increased project success rates.
• Mentored project managers and PMO staff, building organizational project management maturity and
capabilities.
• Delivered executive-level reports and presentations to senior leadership, providing insights into project
portfolios, risks, and benefits realization.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Service Delivery Lead

August 2005 - September 2025

eFunds International

Mumbai, India

August 2005 - September 2025

• Led service delivery and client engagement for payment processing solutions.
• Managed team performance, ensuring SLAs and client satisfaction.

Company industry:
Call Centers & Customer Care Outsourcing
Job role:
Management

Project Manager

May 2004 - September 2025

Syntel

Mumbai, India

May 2004 - September 2025

• Managed multiple software development projects with adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Led Oracle EBS implementations, focusing on Financials and Project Accounting modules.
• Handled client engagements, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
Oracle EBS Involvement at Syntel:
• Implemented Oracle EBS Financials and Project Accounting modules for various clients.
• Oversaw requirements gathering, configuration, user acceptance, and training for seamless
deployments.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Management

ERP Executive

March 1998 - September 2025

BaaN Infosystems

Hyderabad, India

March 1998 - September 2025

• Supported BaaN ERP implementations across diverse industries.
• Assisted in data migration, training, and configuration.
• Acted as a liaison between technical teams and client business users.

Company industry:
Software Development
Job role:
Information Technology

Director Product Development and Solutions Architect

September 2022 - December 2024

Exeliq Realty LLC

Schaumburg, United States

September 2022 - December 2024

• Serving as Chief Mentor and Solution Architect for HomeWize, an AI-powered platform transforming the
U.S. real estate ecosystem.
• Providing strategic vision and technical oversight for a multi-disciplinary team developing a platform
akin to Amazon for real estate.
• Leading product ownership, feature prioritization, and stakeholder engagement to deliver AI-driven
property insights, rehabilitation management, and advanced analytics.
• Spearheading technology selection, architecture decisions, and integration with third-party services
(React Native, Node.js, TensorFlow, AWS).
• Partnering with financial institutions, brokers, and contractors to expand service offerings and ensure
competitive market positioning.

Company industry:
Internet & E-commerce
Job role:
Information Technology

Program Director

December 2020 - July 2022

Swicons Consultancy Services (P) Ltd.

Mumbai, India

December 2020 - July 2022

• Led program delivery and client success management for enterprise projects spanning ERP, CRM,
custom application development, and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Managed a diverse portfolio of projects with a total value exceeding $1.3 million, delivering solutions
across industries including manufacturing, retail, and financial services.
• Directed end-to-end implementation of Oracle Cloud solutions (ERP, Financials, and Analytics),
enabling clients to modernize their technology stack, improve scalability, and enhance data-driven
decision-making.
• Partnered with Hindalco Industries as a key client, delivering Oracle Cloud-based reporting and
analytics solutions integrated with existing Oracle EBS environments to streamline financial
consolidation and operational visibility.
• Collaborated with clients in their digital transformation journeys, focusing on modernization, cloud
migration, and data-driven strategies.
• Led requirements analysis, solution architecture, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with
strategic business goals.
• Guided teams in refining reporting and analytics capabilities, improving actionable insights for business
leadership.
• Mentored cross-functional teams on modern project management methodologies, agile practices, and
Oracle Cloud best practices.
• Managed client relationships, providing executive-level updates, risk mitigation plans, and strategic
recommendations to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.

Company industry:
IT Services

General Manager IT (PMO)

December 2010 - November 2020

Hindalco Industries Ltd.

Mumbai, India

December 2010 - November 2020

• Directed IT strategy, roadmap, and $5M budget, leading a team of 20 professionals.
• Spearheaded multiple projects, including ERP implementations (Oracle EBS Financials, HRMS, Project
Accounting) and application development.
• Implemented robust IT governance and process frameworks, resulting in significant operational
efficiencies.
• Oracle Primavera Implementation for 5 Greenfield locations
◦ 28-member diverse team of internal and outsourced resources, including
◦ Role: - Program Manager
◦ Project Cost ~$15M
◦ Savings realized ~$ 500M.
• Factory-level distributed bespoke application centralization.
◦ Various plant-level applications like hospital management systems, local IT ticketing,
Infrastructure procurement systems like laptops, etc.
◦ Team Size 20 people
◦ Role Program Manager
◦ Project Cost $2.5M
• Projected savings: - $0.75M
• Managed:
◦ Product development for Capital & Operational Expenditure Management system ($2.5M project
cost, ~$100M savings).
◦ Oracle Primavera implementation across 5 Greenfield locations ($15M project cost, ~$500M
savings).
◦ Factory-level bespoke app centralization ($2.5M project cost, $0.75M projected savings).
◦ Implementation of Symphony Summit across 54 locations ($1.5M cost).
• Established strong stakeholder and vendor relationships, ensuring high project success rates and
operational resilience.
Oracle EBS Involvement Hindalco:
• Led deployment of Oracle EBS modules (Financials, HRMS, Project Accounting).
• Managed configuration, customizations, and integrations between Oracle EBS and enterprise
applications.
• Drove user adoption through training and change management programs.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

PMO and Transitions Manager

January 2009 - December 2010

Novelis India

Pune, India

January 2009 - December 2010

• Established and led the Program Management Office (PMO) for the Americas region, creating
standardized governance practices for large-scale technology and business initiatives.
• Oversaw budgeting, resource allocation, and program delivery across multi-site projects, ensuring
adherence to timelines and quality benchmarks.
• Managed end-to-end transitions for new business implementations and global shared services,
including operational handovers, systems migrations, and process standardization.
• Developed risk assessment frameworks and mitigation plans to ensure minimal disruption during
complex transitions.
• Conducted regular executive-level reporting and presentations, providing transparency on program
health, financials, and key risks.
• Collaborated closely with business leadership to identify strategic initiatives and drove their execution
through structured program management.
• Supported the rollout of global IT systems and process standardization efforts, including ERP
integration efforts and enterprise reporting solutions.
• Led stakeholder engagement and change management efforts, fostering collaboration across diverse
business units and geographies.

Company industry:
Software Development

Oracle ERP Functional Consultant

January 2000 - March 2004

GTL Limited

New York, United States

January 2000 - March 2004

• Provided end-to-end functional consulting for Oracle EBS implementations across manufacturing,
telecom, and services industries.
• Led requirements analysis, business process mapping, and gap assessments to design tailored Oracle
EBS solutions aligned to client-specific business processes.
• Configured Oracle EBS modules including Financials, HRMS, and Project Accounting to deliver
streamlined financial operations and regulatory compliance.
• Managed system integrations between Oracle EBS and legacy systems, ensuring seamless data flow
and operational continuity.
• Conducted comprehensive end-user training sessions to facilitate system adoption and knowledge
transfer.
• Provided ongoing post-implementation support, troubleshooting issues, delivering enhancements, and
maintaining system performance.
• Acted as a key liaison between client business teams and technical development teams, ensuring
clarity of requirements and timely solution delivery.
Oracle EBS Involvement at GTL:
• Specialized in Oracle Financials, HRMS, and Project Accounting modules.
• Managed full lifecycle implementations including analysis, configuration, testing, deployment, and
support.

solutions. Collaborated with clients to optimize business processes and realize tangible ROI from Oracle EBS

Company industry:
Telecommunications

Education

Pune University

May 1997

May 1997

Master's degree, Finance

India

Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India

May 1997

May 1997

Master's degree, Management Accounting

India

G. S. College of Commerce and Economics

March 1992

March 1992

Bachelor's degree, Finance and Economics

India

Skills

Optimisation
Expert
Optimisation
Expert
Digitization
Expert
Digitization
Expert
IT
Expert
IT
Expert
Program Management
Expert
Program Management
Expert
Cloud Computing
Expert
Cloud Computing
Expert
CLOUD COMPUTING
Intermediate
CLOUD COMPUTING
Intermediate
COMPONENT SERVICES
Intermediate
COMPONENT SERVICES
Intermediate
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Intermediate
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Intermediate
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
ORACLE E BUSINESS SUITE
Intermediate
ORACLE E BUSINESS SUITE
Intermediate
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Marathi

Expert

Spanish

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Total Quality Management – Reliance Retail
Six Sigma Green Belt
ISO 22301 Lead Auditor
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
ISO 20000 Internal Auditor
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Oracle Project Accounting Certified
Oracle HRMS Certified
Oracle Financials Certified
ITIL V3 Certified
Snowflake Basics
Azure Basics
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Basics
Certified Project Manager