Asgar Alam
About Asgar Alam
Asgar Alam is a Delivery Lead at Centric Consulting in Chicago, Illinois, where he has worked since 2021. He has over 20 years of experience in project management and consulting, having held various roles at notable companies including Deloitte, Accenture, and Daugherty Business Solutions.
Work at Centric Consulting
Asgar Alam has been serving as a Delivery Lead at Centric Consulting since 2021. In this role, he is based in Chicago, Illinois, and has been responsible for overseeing the execution of federally mandated programs. He ensures that these programs are delivered on schedule and within their defined scope. Alam collaborates with cross-functional teams, including IT, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management, to lead large-scale initiatives.
Previous Employment History
Asgar Alam has a diverse employment history prior to his current role. He worked at Deloitte Consulting as an Internal Project Consultant for 10 months in 2008 and served as a Senior Consultant from 2007 to 2008. He held the position of Associate Manager at Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd. for 5 months in 2010 and again from 2010 to 2011 for a year. Alam was a Project Manager at St. Jude Medical from 2010 to 2013 and worked as a Principal Consultant at Daugherty Business Solutions from 2015 to 2021. He also served as an IT Consultant/Project Manager at Redbox from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Asgar Alam studied Finance at DePaul University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1999 to 2001. His educational background complements his extensive professional experience in managing complex programs across various industries. Alam has developed expertise in negotiating and managing initiatives that ensure strategic alignment and deliver value.
Project Management and Leadership Skills
Throughout his career, Asgar Alam has demonstrated strong project management and leadership skills. He has provided oversight and guidance to various workstreams, ensuring alignment on execution strategies for federally mandated programs. Alam has worked extensively with third-party vendors and both onshore and offshore teams, consistently delivering quality products on time.
Collaboration and Cross-Functional Teamwork
Asgar Alam has a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams. His experience includes working with IT, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and Global Data teams to lead large-scale, multi-year initiatives. This collaborative approach has been essential in aligning project goals and ensuring successful program deployments.