Distinguished Indian Air Force Officer with 11 years of accomplished service, experience in Leadership Roles in Project Management, Learning and Development, Human Resource Management and Administration. Has a proven track record of successfully leading diverse projects from conception to completion. Adept at managing project timelines, budgets and resources to deliver results on schedule.
· 2012-06 - 2022-06 Project Manager
Indian Air Force, PAN India
• Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting their expectations throughout engagement process.
• Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic initiatives, ensuring that all efforts contribute to overall Organization growth.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of projects.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects. Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to organizational standards and best practices, maintaining a consistent approach across all projects.
• Utilized project management tools Asana to track progress, assign tasks, and manage resources.
• Developed strong relationship with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in team's ability to deliver results.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
• Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and maintaining a high level of organization to meet deadlines and expectations.
• Handle administrative and PMO responsibilities, including preparing project documentation, reports, presentations and ensuring compliance with internal processes and governance standards.
• Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
· Learning and Development Specialist with a proven track record of designing and executing transformative training programs , conducting workshops, On Job Trainings that drive employee development and organizational growth.
· Managed various Recruitment rallies for IAF, worked on talent acquisition and conducted national level exams like AFCAT at premier institutes.
· Fostered an environment of Diversity and Inclusive Training where all teams felt empowered to contribute and diverse perspectives were valued.
· Pioneered improvement in Civil Administration, focusing on boosting employee morale, reducing absenteeism in the workplace, accelerating the delay pension cases and getting the system online. Resolved 60% of the pending pension cases.
· Initiated Recognition and Reward program out of funds generated through various welfare ventures reinstating the hope of the employees on Management and driving a change in the existing policies by launching new reward schemes.
Managed budgets effectively, consistently staying within financial constraints while maximizing resource allocation for optimal results.
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