Abhishek Talikoti (PMP)®
Pune
Summary
- Results-driven Project Management Leader with over 15 years in managing large-scale projects across industries such as Information Technology, Industrial Automation, EMS.
- Expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and delivering complex projects worth over INR 80 Cr annually.
- Proven track record in operational efficiency, team leadership, and client satisfaction through the application of cutting-edge technology.
- Seeking a senior leadership role leveraging expertise in managing multi-disciplinary project portfolios in India or globally.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Cognizant Technologies India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive program management plans, schedules, and budgets, and delivered 95% of projects on time.
- Conducted risk assessments, developed, and implemented risk management strategies to minimize the impact on program objectives by 40%.
- Managed a global team of 22 technocrats across three different time zones (China, Australia, Canada, and Mexico), overseeing a project portfolio of INR 80 Cr annually.
- Monitored and reported on program financial performance, implementing cost-control measures to stay within budget constraints.
- Oversaw the resolution of issues and challenges impacting program delivery, facilitating problem-solving and decision-making processes.
- Utilized project management tools such as MS Project, ADO, JIRA, and methodologies like SAFe to track program progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Program Manager
Flextronics Technologies India Pvt Ltd.
Pune
07.2017 - 07.2023
- Monitored and maintained 95% adherence to project schedules.
- Facilitated seamless handover to operations and clients.
- Controlled project budget and expenditures.
- Managed an end-to-end digitalization project for India, China, and Mexico.
- Achieved 34% digitalization within 2 years using different technologies: UiPath, Angular, VBA, and C#.
- Managed and mentored a team of eight developers, achieving key project milestones.
- Optimized project workflows by embracing the Agile work frame and conducting Scrum ceremonies.
Project Manager
Wipro PARI
Pune
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Spearheaded all project phases, encompassing conceptualization, planning, and scheduling, for the project portfolio worth INR 60 Cr.
- Directed comprehensive budgeting and expenditure control.
- Identified, tracked, and mitigated various risks through a risk register.
- Collaborated with design team to develop cost-effective and high-performance designs.
- Ensured on-time material delivery through effective planning with the purchase and materials departments.
- Set strategic objectives for build team to ensure timely project completion.
- Coordinated site administration, installation, commissioning, SAT, and handover in collaboration with Site Engineers.
- Achieved client approval upon delivering the project efficiently and on time.
Project Leader
Muller BBM Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
06.2012 - 01.2015
- Conceptualized projects and developed schedules.
- Identified, tracked and managed various risks through risk register
- Ensured comprehensive budgeting and financial governance for the project's duration.
- Collaborated with designers to develop budget-friendly and efficient design solutions.
- Ensured prompt material delivery through collaboration with purchase and materials teams.
- Established clear objectives for timely assembly completion.
- Secured client approval through punctual project deliveries.
Project Engineer
KONE Cranes India Pvt. Ltd.
Jamnagar
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Coordinated with Purchasing and Materials departments for timely material delivery.
- Created and managed goals for Build team to achieve on-time assembly completion.
- Oversaw site administration, installation and commissioning processes.
- Achieved project completion certificates from clients through punctual deliveries.
- Completed installation of two cocker cranes in an unprecedented 9-month period.
Project Engineer
Wipro PARI
Pune
02.2010 - 07.2011
- Managed projects from initiation to completion.
- Managed accounts for DLF, TATA Motors, and Mahindra & Mahindra.
Project Engineer
Artson Engineering Ltd.
Mumbai
12.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed multiple assignments for IOCL, HPCL, HMEL, BHEL.
- Supported project manager in coordinating project activities.
- Conducted data analysis and created reports to enhance project management efficiency.
Education
Production Engineering -
Walchand Institute of Technology
Solapur, MH01.2007
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Project Portfolio Management
- Risk management
- Client Relationship Management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Budget Control
- Techno-commercial operations
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® by Project Management Institute
- Lean Green Belt Certificate by Flex
Accomplishments
- Awarded by Titanium Award for achieving 34% digitalization across India, China and Mexico
- Achieved 28 FTE saving through Process Automation
- Achieved 14% reduction in overall project cost
Timeline
Program Manager
Cognizant Technologies India Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Program Manager
Flextronics Technologies India Pvt Ltd.
07.2017 - 07.2023
Project Manager
Wipro PARI
02.2015 - 12.2016
Project Leader
Muller BBM Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2012 - 01.2015
Project Engineer
KONE Cranes India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2011 - 05.2012
Project Engineer
Wipro PARI
02.2010 - 07.2011
Project Engineer
Artson Engineering Ltd.
12.2008 - 01.2010
Production Engineering -
Walchand Institute of Technology
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