Pratima Lakhwani
About Pratima Lakhwani
Pratima Lakhwani is the Associate Director of Business Planning and Management at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in IT strategy, portfolio management, and business operations.
Title and Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Pratima Lakhwani currently holds the position of Associate Director, Business Planning and Management at Bristol-Myers Squibb. She has also served as a Senior Sourcing Specialist and previously as an IT Portfolio Manager from 2013 to 2015. Earlier in her career at Bristol-Myers Squibb, she worked as a Business Analyst, IT Procurement, from 2007 to 2010.
Past Experience at AT&T
Pratima Lakhwani worked at AT&T as a Programmer from 1990 to 1994. During her four years at AT&T, she gained substantial programming experience, laying the foundation for her future roles in IT and business management.
Education and Academic Training
Pratima Lakhwani studied Accounting and Finance at Gujarat University, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from 1983 to 1986. Prior to this, she also attended Modern School and completed a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting & Finance, studying there from 1981 to 1982.
Business Planning and IT Strategy Expertise
Pratima Lakhwani is skilled in IT strategy, including the creation of strategic roadmaps and planning processes. She provides program business case advisory and development services, optimizing business outcomes. Her expertise extends to financial management, where she handles capital and expense budgeting, software and infrastructure costs, and contract management, which involves negotiation and renewals.
Portfolio and Resource Management
In her role, Pratima Lakhwani oversees portfolio management, including capability prioritization, management, tracking, analysis, and risk mitigation. She also manages resource management activities such as sourcing strategies, headcount management, and workforce planning. Additionally, she ensures organizational effectiveness through meeting management, setting objectives, and compliance with company policies and standards.
Performance Metrics and Reporting
Pratima Lakhwani establishes and reports key performance indicators and metrics, identifying opportunities for performance improvements. She utilizes executive dashboards for performance management and conducts benchmarking and metrics through internal and external surveys and analysis.