Sarita Mahapatra
About Sarita Mahapatra
Sarita Mahapatra serves as the Country Deployment Lead for Transformation Programs at VISTRA, where she has been instrumental in managing significant SAP rollouts and overseeing large-scale transformation projects. With over 10 years of experience in program and project management across various sectors, she has held key positions at notable firms including KPMG, Deutsche Bank, and Eastspring Investments.
Work at Vistra
Sarita Mahapatra currently serves as the Country Deployment Lead for Transformation Programs at Vistra. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing deployment strategies and managing transformation initiatives. Her focus includes ensuring successful business cutovers and providing post-go-live support for various projects.
Professional Experience
Sarita Mahapatra has over 10 years of experience in program and project management. She has held various roles across multiple organizations, including KPMG Singapore, where she worked as a Consulting Project Manager for nine months in 2015. She also served as a Senior Project Manager at Deutsche Bank from 2015 to 2017 and as a Program Management Lead at Eastspring Investments from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Sarita Mahapatra earned her Master of Science in Information Technology from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, completing her studies in 2003. She holds several professional certifications, including PRINCE-2, PMP, ITIL, and is a certified SCRUM Master. Her educational background and certifications support her extensive experience in project management.
Project Management Skills
Throughout her career, Sarita has demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects involving multiple vendors and internal stakeholders. She has led significant initiatives, such as the regional transformation of a trading platform from Charles River to Blackrock's Aladdin system. Additionally, she has experience in presales activities and responding to RFPs, including client presentations.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before her current position, Sarita worked at Mphasis as a Delivery Group Manager and Program Manager for six years. She also held a role as a Test Lead at iGATE Global Solutions for five months. At Eastspring Investments, she transitioned from Program Management Lead to Business Manager within a span of seven months in 2020, showcasing her adaptability and leadership in various capacities.