Aniil Kumar
Delivery Manager | Agile & PMP-Certified | Driving Productivity, Quality & Scalable IT Solutions
Vadodara
Summary
Results-driven Delivery Manager with a proven record of increasing project profitability by 10% and productivity by 30%. Skilled in Agile methodologies, team coaching, and process improvement, with extensive experience in PMO leadership, SEPG, and SQA contributions. Adept at cross-functional coordination and ensuring timely, high-quality project delivery. Well-versed in CMMI, ISO 9001, and Agile Scrum practices. Holds certifications in Scrum, Microsoft technologies, networking, and Project Management Professional (PMP), reinforcing a strong foundation in both technical and managerial domains.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certificates
Work History
Delivery Manager/ Scrum Master
Civica India Pvt. Ltd.
Vadodara
10.2018 - Current
- Increased overall team productivity by 30% within 18 months by leading organization-wide initiatives on metrics tracking and continuous improvement in close collaboration with the Executive Director and Engineering Director.
- Delivered 15+ software projects using Agile, hybrid, and iterative methodologies, achieving a consistent on-time delivery rate of 95% and improving stakeholder satisfaction scores by 20%.
- Implemented regular project audits to enforce adherence to defined processes and standards, resulting in a 35% reduction in project deviations and quality issues.
- Improved individual team performance by 25% biannually by conducting performance assessments and arranging targeted upskilling and training programs based on identified gaps.
- Reduced cost of poor quality from over 15% to below 10% by introducing proactive defect prevention measures and embedding quality checkpoints across project lifecycles.
- Successfully managed multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget while maintaining high-quality benchmarks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Presented monthly dashboards and executive reports highlighting key delivery metrics, risk indicators, and improvement recommendations, enabling informed decision-making at leadership levels.
Manager - PMO
Rishabh Software
Vadodara
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Established and led a high-performing hybrid PMO, overseeing a portfolio of 50+ projects and ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, resulting in a 20% improvement in delivery consistency across teams.
- Defined and institutionalized project management methodologies, best practices, and standardized templates, which led to a 25% reduction in project planning errors and enhanced execution quality.
- Conducted regular project audits to ensure compliance with defined standards, identifying and resolving deviations that improved overall project health scores by 30% year-over-year.
- Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) across the portfolio and provided actionable reports to SEPG, SQA, and executive leadership, helping to drive informed decisions and priority alignment.
- Engaged effectively with senior executives, project sponsors, and stakeholders, leading to improved project buy-in and 15% faster issue resolution through clearer communication and escalation protocols.
- Identified and fulfilled training needs, organizing in-house workshops and arranging external certifications, which resulted in a 40% increase in project manager competency scores over a 12-month period.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO, streamlining internal workflows and enhancing overall PMO efficiency by 35% based on time-to-decision and project onboarding metrics.
Project Manager/ Scrum Master
Rishabh Software
Vadodara
08.2010 - 02.2015
- Led and successfully delivered over 25 application development projects using full SDLC in an Agile environment, achieving a 92% on-time delivery rate and exceeding client satisfaction benchmarks by 18%.
- Increased Scrum maturity across delivery teams by 40% by mentoring team members, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and driving best practices in daily operations.
- Delivered in-house Scrum training to over 30 team members, ensuring a smooth transition to Agile practices before a dedicated Agile Coach was onboarded.
- Reported project status, outcomes, and risks to senior management with real-time insights, enabling faster risk mitigation and reducing delivery delays by 20%.
- Performed detailed compliance reviews of all project documentation, achieving 100% audit readiness and ensuring adherence to CMMI and ISO 9001 standards.
- Managed cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle—from requirements gathering to deployment—resulting in a 25% improvement in cross-team collaboration and delivery quality.
Project Manager
TechWyse IT Solutions
Ernakulam
04.2007 - 07.2010
- Developed and executed detailed project plans defining scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocations, resulting in a 95% on-time project delivery rate.
- Implemented process improvements based on client feedback and market trends, reducing project cycle time by 20% and increasing client retention by 15%.
- Collaborated with sales and onboarding teams to integrate new clients into delivery schedules, contributing to a 25% increase in first-quarter project success rates.
- Motivated and engaged project teams through structured recognition programs and goal-setting, leading to a 30% improvement in team performance metrics.
- Mentored junior project staff, accelerating their professional development and resulting in a 40% promotion rate among mentees within two years.
Education
Diploma in Information And Systems Management - Information Systems Management
APTECH
Kerala 03.1994 - 03.1995
B. Com - Commerce
M. G. University
Kottayam, Kerala03.1993
Skills
Delivery management proficiency
Proficient in SCRUM practices
Stakeholder needs assessment
Risk identification and management
Quality improvement strategies
Business requirements analysis
Kanban project management
Effective stakeholder engagement
Key Initiatives And Achievements
- Boosted team productivity by 30% over 18 months by leading the productivity, metrics, and continuous improvement program at Civica India in close coordination with executive leadership.
- Established and led a PMO tailored to organizational needs; developed standardized processes and templates, and trained over 20 Project Managers, resulting in a 25% improvement in project governance and delivery consistency.
- Defined and implemented cross-functional project management processes, improving inter-departmental communication and reducing project misalignment by 40%.
- Built and deployed a centralized project monitoring system using Orangescrum, enhancing visibility and tracking across 50+ active projects and reducing status reporting time by 60%.
- Actively contributed to SEPG and SQA initiatives, influencing quality assurance strategies and continuous process improvement efforts.
- Successfully prepared the organization for CMMI Level 3 and ISO 9001:2015 audits, ensuring full compliance and contributing to successful certification with zero major non-conformities.
- Delivered over 25 projects using agile, waterfall, hybrid, and spiral methodologies; improved delivery timelines by 20% through iterative learning and adaptive risk management practices.
Certification
Certified Scrum Master
Affiliations
Project Management Institute, Member
Timeline
Project Management Professional (PMP)
05-2025
Delivery Manager/ Scrum Master
Civica India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - Current
Manager - PMO
Rishabh Software
10.2015 - 10.2018
Certified Scrum Master
04-2015
Project Manager/ Scrum Master
Rishabh Software
08.2010 - 02.2015
Project Manager
TechWyse IT Solutions
04.2007 - 07.2010
Brainbench Certified Oracle Developer 2000 Programmer
08-2004
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer - Microsoft Visual Basic .Net
04-2004
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - Messaging, Windows 2000
04-2004
Cisco Certified Network Associate
04-2004
Diploma in Information And Systems Management - Information Systems Management
APTECH
03.1994 - 03.1995
B. Com - Commerce
M. G. University