Purnima Rao
About Purnima Rao
Purnima Rao is a Senior Program Manager at Bosch Global Software Technologies, where she leads initiatives in DataOps and integration solutions. With a strong background in computer science and extensive experience in program management, she oversees significant budgets and directs team development to support Bosch's digital transformation efforts.
Work at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Purnima Rao currently serves as a Senior Program Manager at Bosch Global Software Technologies, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she manages programs that align with Bosch's digital transformation initiatives, emphasizing business growth, technology advancement, and process automation. She heads the Center of Excellence for DataOps and integration solutions, overseeing stakeholder and vendor management, including negotiations and business change management. Prior to her current role, she worked as an Engineering Manager at Bosch from 2012 to 2019, where she contributed to the development of business, service, and revenue models for various business units.
Education and Expertise
Purnima Rao holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from the University of Mysore, where she studied from 1997 to 2000. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology from Colorado State University, completing her studies from 2001 to 2002. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in computer science and information technology, which supports her expertise in program management and data integration solutions.
Background in Project Management
Purnima Rao has extensive experience in project management, having worked at Tata Consultancy Services as a Project Manager from 2004 to 2012. During her eight years there, she managed various projects and developed skills in stakeholder management and budget planning. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Business Analyst at Sonata Software for nearly a year in 2003 to 2004. This diverse background has equipped her with the necessary skills to lead complex programs and initiatives.
Achievements in Program Management
In her role as Senior Program Manager, Purnima Rao is responsible for budget planning of approximately 4-6 million for mid to large scale programs. She conducts innovation, market, and competitor analysis to support program objectives and directs team competency development to meet the needs of futuristic programs. Her leadership in these areas contributes significantly to the success of Bosch's strategic initiatives.