Pooja Raj
About Pooja Raj
Pooja Raj is a Senior Program Manager with extensive experience in ITIL processes and Agile and Waterfall methodologies. She has worked at Liberty Global and Tata Consultancy Services, leading teams and managing projects across various roles in the entertainment and aviation sectors.
Work at Liberty Global
Pooja Raj currently serves as a Senior Program Manager at Liberty Global, a position she has held since 2021. In her role, she has utilized her expertise in ITIL processes and project management methodologies. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Program Manager in the GDO Entertainment division from 2019 to 2021 and as a Project Manager in the same division from 2017 to 2019, both based in Amsterdam. During her tenure, she successfully transitioned an entire team from a classic waterfall approach to a modern agile methodology.
Education and Expertise
Pooja Raj holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology from SRM Engineering College, where she studied from 2004 to 2009. She also completed a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at SRM University. Her professional expertise includes ITIL processes, Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and she holds several certifications, including PSM 1, SAFE, PRINCE 2, and MSP.
Background in Tata Consultancy Services
Prior to her roles at Liberty Global, Pooja Raj worked at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in various capacities. She began as a Software Developer at KLM from 2009 to 2011 in Chennai, India. She then progressed to the role of Information Analyst at KLM from 2012 to 2014 and later served as an IT Project Manager at AF/KLM from 2014 to 2017, both in the Amsterdam Area. Additionally, she worked as a Test Analyst at KLM from 2011 to 2012.
Leadership and Team Management
In her career, Pooja Raj has demonstrated strong leadership skills by managing a geographically diverse team of over 25 associates. Her ability to lead teams through transitions in project management methodologies showcases her capability in fostering collaboration and efficiency within her teams.