Buddhika Jayakody

Dear Hiring Manager,

Expression of Interest – IT / ICT Project Management or Lead Business Systems Analyst Role

I am writing to express my strong interest in an opportunity within your IT or ICT Project Management function, particularly in a Lead Business Systems Analyst or IT Project Management capacity. With over 17 years of global experience driving digital transformation, ERP delivery, and ICT operations leadership across Australia, Europe, and Asia, I bring a blend of strategic vision, hands-on delivery expertise, and stakeholder engagement that directly supports complex business system environments.

Throughout my tenure at IFS, I have advanced through roles from Lead Business Analyst to Head of R&D PMO & Operations, and now as a Project Manager supporting major Australian clients such as Qantas. I have successfully delivered multi-million-dollar ICT and ERP programs (up to $10M) across aviation, defence, and enterprise sectors—achieving measurable results, including $3M annual Azure cost savings, 85–95% on-time delivery rates, and 30% productivity improvements through Agile transformation and process optimization.

My experience leading global teams of over 1,500 professionals across Sweden, Poland, the UK, and India has honed my ability to manage end-to-end project delivery, business systems analysis, and post-merger integration (PMI) in fast-paced, evolving technology environments. Equally, my technical fluency with IFS Cloud, Azure, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, and BPMN allows me to bridge the gap between business requirements and system implementation effectively.

What excites me about opportunities like this is the ability to combine strategic leadership and technical depth to modernize enterprise systems and deliver tangible business outcomes. I thrive in organizations that value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement — and I am confident my track record of operational excellence and stakeholder partnership would add strong value to your team.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience can contribute to advancing your organization’s digital and operational goals.

Thank you for considering my expression of interest. I look forward to the opportunity to connect further.

Warm regards,
Buddhika Jayakody

A Certified IT Project Manager (ACS) and accomplished Technology Leader with over 17 years of dedicated global experience within a leading ERP (IFS) environment. Demonstrates a proven track record of ascending through roles from Lead Business Analyst to Head of R&D PMO & Operations, culminating in a current Project Manager role for key Australian clients. A strategic leader experienced in founding and building new global products and managing geographically dispersed teams across Sweden, Poland, the UK, and India. An expert in orchestrating digital transformations, optimizing R&D processes, managing multi-million-dollar P&L, and leading post-merger integrations. Proven ability to engage with C-level stakeholders, drive significant financial improvements, and deliver complex ERP/EAM solutions.

• Master of Science | University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
• Bachelor of Science | University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) | Scrum Alliance