Jayant Barua
About Jayant Barua
Jayant Barua is a Senior Program Manager at Thomson Reuters, specializing in Global Center Operations and Strategy. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in change management and workforce engagement solutions.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Jayant Barua currently serves as a Senior Program Manager (Associate Director) in Global Center Operations & Strategy at Thomson Reuters. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the company's operational strategies and program management initiatives. His responsibilities include overseeing various projects aimed at optimizing business processes and enhancing workforce engagement.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Jayant Barua worked at Cognizant as a Workforce Engagement Leader for the Healthcare sector from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure in Hyderabad, Telangana, he focused on workforce engagement solutions across India, North America, and the LATAM region. His role involved driving change management initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
Career at Genpact
Jayant Barua held the position of Assistant Vice President at Genpact from 2007 to 2019. Over the course of 12 years in the Hyderabad area, he developed expertise in managing teams and implementing strategies that enhanced business performance. His experience at Genpact laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in program management and workforce engagement.
Education and Expertise
Jayant Barua completed his Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from the NE Regional Institute of Science and Technology. He also attended Holy Cross School in Agartala. His educational background supports his expertise in driving change management and implementing end-to-end workforce engagement solutions.
Professional Approach and Skills
Jayant Barua is recognized for his flexible and result-oriented approach to management. He is known for setting aggressive goals and thriving on challenges, which enables him to achieve business optimization initiatives. His ability to take fast, decisive actions is a key aspect of his professional skill set.