Sanjay Thirupputkuzhi
About Sanjay Thirupputkuzhi
Sanjay Thirupputkuzhi serves as the Vice President of the Program Management Office at NJM Insurance Group, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in business technology solutions, having previously held various leadership roles within NJM and other organizations.
Work at NJM Insurance Group
Sanjay Thirupputkuzhi has held multiple roles at NJM Insurance Group since 2009. He currently serves as Vice President of the Program Management Office (PMO), a position he has held since 2018. Prior to this, he was the Director of the PMO from 2014 to 2018 and the Manager of the PMO from 2011 to 2014. His responsibilities have included managing technology budgets exceeding $50 million and leading the replacement of core policy administration and billing systems to support business transformation. He has also introduced new personal and commercial lines products and expanded into new geographic territories.
Education and Expertise
Sanjay Thirupputkuzhi earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. He later obtained an MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University, completing his studies from 2000 to 2003. His educational background supports his specialization in designing and launching comprehensive business technology solutions, as well as his thought leadership in organizational transformation.
Background
Before joining NJM Insurance Group, Sanjay Thirupputkuzhi worked at Compunnel Software Group, Inc. as a Senior Manager from 1994 to 2004. He also held a position as Systems Executive at NIIT Limited from 1992 to 1994. His experience spans over three decades in the technology and insurance sectors, where he has developed a strong foundation in program management and business transformation.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Sanjay Thirupputkuzhi has successfully led initiatives that have significantly impacted organizational efficiency and customer experience. He has established digital foundations to enhance customer interactions and drive operational efficiencies. Additionally, he has formed strategic relationships with multiple vendors to ensure long-term sustainability and implemented a data platform that improved visibility into organizational metrics.
Leadership and Team Management
Sanjay Thirupputkuzhi has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities by managing cross-functional teams of over 200 employees and contractors. His role in establishing portfolio management disciplines has contributed to effective work governance and pipeline management, maximizing investment funding for various projects within NJM Insurance Group.