Fayyaz Ilyas
Senior / Global IT Project Manager, Cloud & Platform Engineering
Experience
Senior / Global IT Project Manager, Cloud & Platform Engineering
BOSCH
- Led multiple concurrent, enterprise-scale technical programs spanning backend services, APIs, identity platforms, cloud infrastructure, and security
- Actively participated in system architecture and design reviews, validating service interactions, data flows, security models, and scalability requirements
- Worked hands-on with engineering teams to decompose complex initiatives into technical epics, stories, and deliverables
- Reviewed technical approaches, migration strategies, and rollout plans to minimize operational and security risk
- Delivered SSO, MFA, directory services, SaaS integrations, and platform modernization impacting tens of thousands of users globally
- Drove Agile delivery across globally distributed teams; facilitated ceremonies, resolved blockers, and improved engineering throughput
- Established technical RAID logs, dependency maps, and milestone-based execution plans in regulated enterprise environments
- Acted as a trusted technical partner to senior leadership, translating complex engineering topics into business-relevant outcomes
Senior Software Project Manager
AMS-OSRAM
- Led enterprise software and backend integration programs within a global semiconductor environment
- Directed multi-stream delivery across embedded engineering, application engineering, and mobile development teams
- Managed digital solutions including mobile applications and digital health–related platforms supporting business and product ecosystems
- Defined technical scope, milestones, and success metrics with system architects and senior stakeholders
- Owned budget, risk, and timeline governance for mission-critical, regulated systems
- Ensured structured transition from project delivery into stable operations and support
IT Program Manager / Provider Management
Freelance Own Company
- Managed global IT delivery programs in complex automotive enterprise environments
- Oversaw international service providers, including SLA definition, compliance monitoring, and escalation management
- Coordinated cross-functional engineering, infrastructure, and business teams across regions
- Optimized provider performance, delivery quality, and cost efficiency
Test Automation Lead & Scrum Master
T-Systems
- Hands-on technical lead for test automation initiatives across enterprise applications
- Designed and implemented automated test frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
- Worked directly with developers on code reviews, defect analysis, and performance tuning
- Served as Scrum Master, improving Agile maturity and delivery discipline
- Ensured high release quality and reduced regression risk through automation
Web Software Engineer / Web Engineer
Deutsche Post DHL
- Hands-on development of backend and web applications in large enterprise environments
- Implemented integrations with internal systems and external services
- Provided production support, debugging, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization
- Collaborated closely with operations and business teams to ensure system stability
- Built strong foundations in SDLC, enterprise architectures, and operational excellence
Software Engineer / Web Engineer (Student Job)
Fraunhofer / Xtec
- Requirement gathering
- Design of web applications
- Hands-on development, testing and deployment of web applications
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (9 years), Automotive (7 years), Manufacturing (6 years), and Transportation (5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (22 years), Project Management (13 years), Quality Assurance (9 years), Product Development (5 years), and Procurement (4 years).
Summary
- 23+ years in IT, 12 years in leadership role with 11 years hands-on software engineering experience
- Strong background in backend systems, APIs, cloud platforms, and distributed architectures
- Engineering-driven Technical Program Manager bridging strategy and execution
- Deep involvement in architecture reviews, technical design, and complex problem solving
Skills
Leadership & Delivery
- Multi-stream, Global Delivery Leadership
- Agile, Waterfall & Hybrid Governance
- Executive & C-level Stakeholder Mgmt
- Business–it Alignment & Decision Enablement
- Budget Ownership & Financial Control
- Vendor, Sourcing & Sla Governance
- Risk, Dependency & Escalation Mgmt
- Steering Committees & Exec Reporting
- Change & Transformation Leadership
Technology & Governance
- Cloud Platforms: Azure, Aws
- Identity & Access Mgmt (Sso, Mfa, Ad)
- Application And Cloud Architecture
- Programing And Database
- Iso 27001, Gdpr, Tisax
- Ci&cd, Devops & Automation
- Itsm & Service Governance
- Tooling: Jira, Servicenow, Ms Project
- Audit Readiness & Control Frameworks
Languages
Education
Master of Science · Computer Science
Master of Science · Multimedia Production
Certifications & licenses
AWS AWS certified architect
CSM Certified Scrum Master
CSPO Certified Product Owner
ITILF Service Management
PMP Project Management Professional
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