Aditya Raninga, PgMP, PMP

Senior Technical Program Manager @ ASHRAM | Project Management Consultancy

About

As a Senior Program Manager (PgMP) with over 8 years of experience and $200M+ in delivered scope, I specialize in bringing startup speed to enterprise banking environments. My focus is on protecting profit margins and governing risk while navigating complex compliance frameworks, whether deploying Generative AI at scale or leading technical Salesforce implementations. From navigating Tier-1 Banking governance to acting as the Agile delivery lead for a scaling tech firm, I build systems that make delivery predictable. How I Operate: 1. The Commercial Mindset: I track value alongside dates. Every project delay, whether in an AI pilot or a Salesforce rollout…is treated as a financial leak that must be plugged. My priority is ensuring the work protects the margin and delivers tangible ROI. 2. Unapologetic Transparency: I prioritize honesty over comfort. A "Red" project status is often more accurate and useful than a "Green" one. I build cultures that reward reporting bad news early so we can fix problems before they escalate. 3. Technical & Governance Rigor: I bridge the gap between strategy and the SDLC. Whether defining Salesforce solution architecture or AI guardrails, I ensure technical execution aligns 100% with business value, moving complex systems from "Pilot" to "Production" without breaking the bank. Core Competencies: ► Program Leadership: PgMP & PMP certified. Managing complex portfolios ($200M+) and multi-cloud CRM implementations across multiple stakeholders. ► Operational Rigor: Transforming dependency-heavy cultures into sustainable Agile delivery systems (Scrum/Kanban). ► AI & Tech Implementation: Deploying secure AI agents and scalable Salesforce solutions to automate workflows and drive commercial growth.

Country

Canada

City

Toronto

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Senior Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Agile & Waterfall Methodologies, Project Management, Client Relations, Waterfall Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Project Management Software, Business Process Analysis, V Lookups, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Team Management, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Budget Management, Risk Management, Documentation, Customer Experience

Experience

Senior Technical Program Manager

ASHRAM | Project Management Consultancy

2021-2 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

Consultancy Overview (2021–Present): Functioning as an interim Program Director for high-stakes initiatives across Fintech, Pharma, and Deep Tech. ► Salesforce Technical Delivery: Delivered a $6M multi-cloud transformation (Sales, Service, & Experience Cloud) for 2,500+ users; acting as Scrum Master to lead 2-week sprints, manage CI/CD release pipelines, and validate Apex/LWC technical deliverables with engineering leads. ► Product & Solution Architecture: Acting as the functional authority on OOTB vs. Custom configuration; partnering with Product Owners to translate business logic into technical user stories, ensuring scalable data modeling and flow automation architecture. ► Operational Rigor & Risk: Recovering "Red" status programs plagued by technical debt and integration failures; mitigating risks during complex data migrations and sandbox seeding to ensure zero-downtime deployments. ► Strategic Alignment: Translating client strategic direction into technical roadmaps, ensuring the Salesforce ecosystem (including 3rd party AppExchange integrations) aligns 100% with business value and ROI. Current Engagement: ROYAL BANK OF CANADA (RBC) – Enterprise AI & Data (Contracted via Ashram Consultancy) The Mandate: Leading the PMO for RBC’s $200M Enterprise AI portfolio. ► Enterprise Scale: Orchestrating the secure rollout of Generative AI tools to ~95,000 employees, balancing rapid innovation with Tier-1 bank security protocols. ► Governance & Enablement: Established the "AI Air Traffic Control" system, defining the legal, compliance, and risk guardrails required to move from Pilot to Production. ► Strategic Alignment: Bridging the gap between Technical Engineering (LLMs, RAG) and Business Value (Commercial Application) to ensure tangible ROI. Engagement Model: Operating as an independent Program Director since 2021. I have worked in both, external advisory contracts (RBC) and select direct-hire leadership mandates (see Northern Commerce experience).

Project Manager

Northern

2025-4 - 2025-10 · 7 mos

► Portfolio Governance: Managed a $10M eCommerce portfolio for one of Canada’s largest pharmaceutical companies, achieving 98% on-time, on-budget delivery across all workstreams. ► Team Leadership: Directed a cross-functional team of 12 (Marketing, Design, Dev, QA) to execute complex digital programs. ► Operational Efficiency: Restructured delivery workflows to reduce bottlenecks, improving overall delivery efficiency by 20% within the first quarter.