Anchal Gupta
Project Management Lead
Delhi
Summary
17yrs of experience in PMO setup, strategic Project, Program & Portfolio Management in fast paced and international
environments.
Proven track record in high performance, exceptional delivery, project implementation.
Thrive for opportunities to drive people and process. Innovative with a leadership approach combined with broad array of knowledge expertise and exceptional skills in communication and presentation
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
PMO Team Lead
Accenture India
Gurugram
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Develop and enhance the Service Operations to improve the content and accuracy of reports to Senior management & Stakeholders.
- Lead meetings and workshops for projects, or elements of them.
- Recognizing, registering & resolving client complaints - implementing solutions and prevention mechanisms and escalating issues where necessary.
- Part of service review calls, DRP discussions with verticals and other Project governance calls.
- Working on different IT & PPM Tools - Power BI, sharepoint and in-house tools.
Project Co-Coordinator
DXC Technologies
Noida
08.2010 - 04.2019
- Handling/Supporting of all types of IT Projects including small, medium and large projects starting from preliminary scope of initiation, planning, execution, execution, monitoring and closing.
- Attending the Technical solution calls with Subject Matter Expert, Technical Architects and technical teams to reach on Agreed solution OR Agreed budget in terms of Hours/Price.
- Chair Regular meetings (weekly/bi-weekly) to review Project status, document Risks/Issues and track these till closure with all stake owners including sponsor / customer of the Project.
- Estimate initial project cost and timing with the help of project team (Line of Service).
- Identify and manage cost, schedule or scope changes to the projects.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Checked compliance of company safety plan and delivered recommendations to address regulatory issues.
- Arranged events by overseeing logistics, budgets, venue selection and activity planning.
- As a Project Manager worked on a small project where the Scope included, End-to-End Responsibility for the Project life cycle, engaging the global team of Subject Matter Experts from PM & PMO, Defining RACI, Managing Infrastructure Enablement, Overseeing Framework Testing & Validation, Stakeholder Management with Tracking/Reporting of Project’s Progress, Maintaining Communication channel with Training & Learning Assets, Creation of Governance Modal and handover to process owners for Run & Maintenance.
Transition Expert
Sopra Steria
Noida
04.2004 - 08.2010
- 8 months of onsite in London for Lloyds Banking Group for transitioning & On Job training on-site.
- worked Closely with Offshore Managers & Team Leaders to transition the team members from training into operations to their respective teams.
- Organized Pre-process trainings for new batches/hires.
- Working through contractual & commercial functions for an account and working with senior counterparts.
- Provide specified commercial management services either within an account or on an assignment under the direction of Supervisor.
- Review the accuracy of month-end reports and dashboard
- Responsible for Project Financial Management & Reporting (Forecast, Budget, Reconciliations etc.)
- Ensuring that all stakeholders understand and adhere to contractual obligations.
- Ensuring that the financial aspects and impact of a contract are clear to all parties.
- Working on financial KPIs.
- Management/mentoring/training of other colleagues
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scholars Homes
Dehradun 04.1994 - 03.1996
B.com(Pass) -
Delhi University
Delhi 04.1996 - 03.1999
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Decision Making
Excellent Communication
Certification
Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner Certification in Program & Project management by AXELOSCertified Prince2 Practitioner
Timeline
PMO Team Lead
Accenture India
05.2019 - 03.2022
Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner Certification in Program & Project management by AXELOSCertified Prince2 Practitioner
05-2019
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)
01-2019
ITIL® v3 Foundation Certified
06-2012
Project Co-Coordinator
DXC Technologies
08.2010 - 04.2019
Transition Expert
Sopra Steria
04.2004 - 08.2010
CIC (Certificate in Computing) from IGNOU, New Delhi
08-2000
2 Years Diploma in Computers from Tulec, (Dehradun)
09-1998
B.com(Pass) -
Delhi University
04.1996 - 03.1999
High School Diploma -
Scholars Homes
04.1994 - 03.1996