Abhilash Kumar
Project Manager
Greater Noida,Uttar Pradesh
Summary
Offering strong organizational skills and collaborative mindset, eager to develop and grow in project management environment. Brings understanding of project workflows and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Azure board etc. Ready to use and develop analytical and communication skills in Project Management role
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
HCLTech
Greater Noida
06.2018 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Engaged with business & IT stakeholders in customers & experience in handling project deliveries
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated and facilitated meetings and working session activities to identify project goals, schedule, impacted processes and procedures to foster cooperation and collaboration from the project team.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions, ensuring thorough documentation and effective handovers.
- Enhanced project delivery by implementing efficient PMO processes and best practices.
- Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and inform future projects'' best practices.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline internal communications, improving organizational efficiency.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to streamline project communication, enhancing team collaboration and efficiency.
- Led project documentation efforts, ensuring accurate and timely updates were accessible, significantly reducing information gaps.
Warehouse Operations Intern
BRITANNIA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Darbhanga
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted in the preparation of reports highlighting operational successes and areas requiring further attention or improvement.
- Wrote and revised technical documentation for operational procedures.
- Monitored compliance with industry regulations, reducing risk of non-compliance penalties.
Maintenance Engineer Intern
Indian Railways
Darbhanga
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Ensured adherence to applicable safety standards for all maintenance tasks.
- Maintained records of all repairs completed in a logbook for future reference.
- Documented and reported maintenance progress and issues to supervisor.
- Gathered data from field visits and analyzed it to determine potential problems with existing systems.
- Improved technical abilities by pursuing training and practical learning opportunities.
Maintenance Coordinator Intern
Bajaj Auto Limited
Darbhanga
06.2013 - 06.2013
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
- Ensured proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Provided guidance on safe work practices, such as proper lifting techniques, use of personal protective equipment.
Education
Master's of Business Administration - Operations Management
Alliance University
Bangalore 04.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor's of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
Bangalore 04.2011 - 03.2015
Skills
Project Planning and Scheduling
Risk Management
Agile Methodology
Coaching and Mentoring
Stakeholder communications
Vendor Management
Product Lifecycle management
Certification
Scrum Master, Scrum align
Projects Highlights
- Managed Windows 11 migration project, assisting in tracking deliverables, and monitoring progress.
- Managed the transfer of critical information for solution support, acceptance, and operation during a Citrix & Application packaging transition project.
- Contributed to the development of the Schedule Management Plan and oversaw the scheduling tool from inception to completion in a PC trade-up project.
- Served as a process consultant and coordinator for the IT HAM Process Improvement & Optimization project.
- Managed projects, operations, and vendor relations for the IT Asset disposal initiative.
- Implemented a proof of concept for a device return project and acted as a Process Trainer.
- Led a tool license deployment project, assisted in creating project plan and timeline, running daily standup, sharing progress report to client
- Managed access points set up project for three delivery centers for a client
- Oversaw an SD-WAN deployment project
Project Management Tools Understanding
- MS-Office (Word, Excel, Publisher,PowerPoint, VISIO, Service Now Basics, Power BI)
- MS Project, Smartsheet, Azure board
Affiliations
- Has participated in a variety of volunteering opportunities with an NGO (KRITAGYATA TRUST, BANGALORE).
- Actively involved in fulfilling CSR responsibilities and inspiring the team to participate in volunteer activities organized by the foundation team.
Accomplishments
- Implemented 3 kiazen at Kritagyata trust bangalore and participated in CCQC 2017 for KIAZEN display category. (Gold Award Winner)
- Secured 1st position in operation management event in PERCEPTION2017, a national level fest held at M S Ramaiah institute of management Bengaluru.
- Presented a research paper and won best paper award titled KAIZEN PRACTICES IN SME'S at the 8th national conference held on 27-04-17 at SJBIT Bangalore• Presented a
Timeline
Project Manager
HCLTech
06.2018 - Current
Warehouse Operations Intern
BRITANNIA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
06.2017 - 08.2017
Master's of Business Administration - Operations Management
Alliance University
04.2016 - 03.2018
Maintenance Engineer Intern
Indian Railways
06.2013 - 08.2013
Maintenance Coordinator Intern
Bajaj Auto Limited
06.2013 - 06.2013
Bachelor's of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
04.2011 - 03.2015