Akshathaa S
Chennai
Summary
Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Demonstrated record of organizational revolution and building talented teams continuously providing members with the training, support, resources, guidance, and motivation.
Also an Enthusiastic training professional successful at developing training plans and supplementary materials to help students excel. Works under strict deadlines and makes independent judgments about effectiveness of training. Comfortable with remote training technology and methodologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMO Manager
Philips India
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Portfolio Management Framework Layout and Report Generation to ensure Quality of Delivery
- Project Documentation Repository maintenance and co ordination
- Resource Management – Co ordinating with HR and Project Managers for Resource allocation – Time Hire and Non Time Hire facilitation
- Co ordinating with Finance for Billing for Resource Hiring
- Stakeholder Management – Identifying Stakeholders and Communication management for Stakeholders process
- Process Improvement – Following Kaizen, improvement in each and every process for smooth delivery and ensuring quality.
Project Control Services – Associate Manager-PMO Lead
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Promoted as Project Control Services Associate Manager in 6 months of joining
- Monitor, manage and report on execution of deliverables and recognize and solve issues
- Led resource management support including roll on – roll of, resource tracking and reporting
- Define and maintain standards for project management within the organization
- Provided documentation, guidance and metrics on the program/project
- Manage work plan, tracking and analytics for the program/project execution
- Responded project / program management status to different stakeholders as required.
PMO Analyst
Intellect Design Arena Limited
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Efficiently set up PMO for the Central technology Team
- Minimize Project Management Concepts Implementation reduced the delivery time by 20%
- Provided administrative support across the projects and products, commercial and software development
- Held regular briefings and reports about client risks and issues which affect our business relationship and could impact the future aspirations of our business
- Conducted daily project standups and record Minutes of Meeting while tracking daily tasks, revising plan and highlighting risks on time.
Project Coordinator
Astroved.com Private Limited
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Successfully built a market project Setup for a new Vertical
- Monitored project progress and creating project status reports for project managers and stakeholders
- Managed project management documents such as the project plan, budget, and schedule or scope statement, as directed by the project manager
- Executed a variety of project management administrative tasks such as billing and bookkeeping
- Supported team members when implementing risk management strategies.
Purchasing Analyst
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
06.2011 - 04.2012
- Successfully built a market project Setup for a new Vertical
- Responsible for Material availability Projects – POU and raising PO
- Appointed for forming new suppliers for New Product introduction projects (NPI), and Supplier Delivery performance measurement for monitoring and control
- Resolved vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers
Purchasing Anlayst
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Responsible for handling 800 Parts for A, B & C Class with 80 Overseas Suppliers
- Accountable for maintaining 100% SDP, vendor negotiation, and material master updating
- Coordinated with the Freight forwarders for timely material delivery, and liable for new vendor development projects, as well as documentation of imports
- Synchronized the data collection; validated & ensured the data received is in compliance with the process.
Soft Skills Trainer
Doux Technologies Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 02.2008
- Created content for various training programs.
- Provided constructive feedback to participants throughout the training process, fostering self-awareness and personal growth among attendees.
- Utilized various instructional strategies such as storytelling, group discussions, demonstrations, case studies, and simulations to accommodate diverse learning styles among participants.
- Maintained detailed records of participant progress, utilizing data to identify patterns and areas for improvement in the overall training program.
Spoken English Trainer
Speak Easy English Institute
02.2006 - 03.2007
- Participated in professional development workshops, conferences, and seminars to stay informed about industry advancements and expand personal teaching skills repertoire.
- Facilitated a supportive learning environment by addressing individual concerns, providing constructive feedback, and celebrating achievements.
- Demonstrated strong classroom management abilities by maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning while enforcing rules consistently among all participants.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge on current trends in English language teaching methodologies and materials to keep the curriculum relevant and engaging.
English Teaching Assistant
Sri Vishwa Vidhyalaya Mat H.S.School
06.2005 - 12.2005
- Assessed student progress regularly through various assessment methods, ensuring timely feedback on their performance.
- Boosted overall student engagement through the implementation of group activities, interactive presentations, and hands-on learning experiences.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication, mutual respect, and active participation from all students.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain order and promote a focused learning environment.
Freelance Trainer
Rural Schools in Chennai
02.2004 - 03.2005
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate training content.
- Enhanced student engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
- Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
- Facilitated team-building exercises to foster collaboration between department members.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, informing future program development.
- Elevated participant engagement by developing interactive training modules.
Education
M.E in CAD/CAM -
Gojan School of Business And Technology At Chennai
06.2015
B.E in Production -
St.Peters Engineering College at Chennai
05.2003
Skills
- Project Planning
- Resource Management
- Demand Management
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Team Work
- Course Planning
- Training Needs Analysis
- Interpersonal Communication
- Materials Preparation
- Student Engagement
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional, 03/2018, PMI, https://www.pmi.org/
Additional Information
- Trainer for PMP Certification Program
- Wellness Trainer
- Yogasana Trainer
- Communication Skills Trainer
Timeline
PMO Manager
Philips India
01.2023 - 01.2024
Project Control Services – Associate Manager-PMO Lead
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
06.2021 - 10.2022
PMO Analyst
Intellect Design Arena Limited
10.2018 - 06.2021
Project Coordinator
Astroved.com Private Limited
01.2017 - 12.2017
Purchasing Analyst
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
06.2011 - 04.2012
Purchasing Anlayst
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
08.2008 - 08.2010
Soft Skills Trainer
Doux Technologies Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 02.2008
Spoken English Trainer
Speak Easy English Institute
02.2006 - 03.2007
English Teaching Assistant
Sri Vishwa Vidhyalaya Mat H.S.School
06.2005 - 12.2005
Freelance Trainer
Rural Schools in Chennai
02.2004 - 03.2005
M.E in CAD/CAM -
Gojan School of Business And Technology At Chennai
B.E in Production -
St.Peters Engineering College at Chennai
PMP - Project Management Professional, 03/2018, PMI, https://www.pmi.org/
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