Naveen Macharla

Leadership

• Collaborate with other Senior Management in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization.
• Proactively identify, assess, and inform the Senior Management of internal and external issues that affect the organization.
• Provide professional advice to the Senior Management on all aspects of the organization's activities.
• Foster and Direct effective teamwork between middle-level management and Senior Management.

Operational planning and management

• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization.
• Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its clients.
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the program.
• Collaborating with Senior Management on implementing policies for the organization and the Program.

Program planning and management.

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the organization's programs.
• Ensure that the programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the organization's mission.
• Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs and projects of the organization to maintain or improve quality.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of special projects.

Human resources planning and management.

• Determine staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery.
• Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures, and practices, including the development of job descriptions for all staff.
• Establish a positive, healthy, and safe work environment following all appropriate legislation and regulations.
• Recruit, interview, and select senior staff that have the right technical and personal abilities to help further the organization's mission.
• Ensure that all staff receive an orientation to the organization and that appropriate training is provided.
• Implement a performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring the performance of staff on an ongoing basis and conducting an annual performance review.
• Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance.
• Discipline staff when necessary, using appropriate techniques; release staff when necessary, using appropriate and legally defensible procedures.

Financial planning and management

• Work with staff and the Finance Committee to prepare a comprehensive budget.
• Approve expenditures within the authority of the Organization.
• Share program-level comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditures of the organization.

Community relations/advocacy

• Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organization and represent the organization in negotiations.
• Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization.

Risk management

• Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization's people (clients, staff, management), Technology, property, and finances, and implement measures to control risks.

• Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
• Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure products and services.
• Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
• Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver a smooth flow of daily business needs.
• Led technology selection and rollout, focusing on organizational planning and supplier service-level agreements.
• Oversaw IT department operations and training.

• Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
• Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure products and services.
• Making Sure all SLAs and KPI are met
• Oversaw IT department operations and training.
• Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
• Developed and implemented measures and procedures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and data breaches.
• Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.

• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.

• Helped department set up equipment for meetings, events and operations.
• Helped IT team document core systems configurations, relevant passwords, and system access requirements.
• Supported team needs with research and problem-solving abilities.
• Worked with high-performing teams in Agile environment.
• Analyzed current information and helped develop plans to address needs.
• Worked with vendors to resolve problems with services, equipment, or inventory.