Manju Achappa
About Manju Achappa
Manju Achappa is a Manager of Agile Management at Ally Financial Inc. with extensive experience in project management and agile methodologies.
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Manju Achappa holds the position of Manager - Agile Management at Ally Financial Inc. since 2016. In this role, she leads agile project management efforts and ensures the implementation of best practices in agile methodologies.
Career at Ally Financial Inc.
Manju Achappa has been working at Ally Financial Inc. since 2016. Her role as Manager - Agile Management involves leveraging agile frameworks to enhance project outcomes. She plays a pivotal role in directing teams to deliver mobile applications across various platforms and promotes agile principles within the organization.
Professional Background
Manju Achappa has an extensive background in project management and agile methodologies. Before her current role at Ally Financial Inc., she has served in various capacities, such as Senior Project Manager at Thomson Reuters (2014-2016) and Scrum Master at North American Bancard (2013-2014). Her career also includes tenure as a Project Manager at Simon Property Group (2011-2013) and Technicolor (2010-2011), and a Project Manager at Fiserv (2007-2010). Additionally, she worked as a Business Analyst for YRC Worldwide from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Manju Achappa has a strong educational background with an MS in Management of Information Systems from The University of Akron, completed between 2001 and 2003. She also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from RV College of Engineering, completed between 1991 and 1995. Her expertise encompasses data modeling, business process re-engineering, and agile project management.
Leadership and Mentorship
Throughout her career, Manju Achappa has shown strong leadership and mentorship qualities. She has led business intelligence teams, directed mobile app development projects, and mentored new employees in Agile/Scrum practices. Her efforts in establishing partnerships with key functional areas have cemented her reputation as a trusted leader within her organizations.