Experienced Project Manager and Third Party Risk Manager with 10+ years of experience delivering enterprise technology solutions into production environments. Proven track record of working closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and governance bodies to ensure successful solution delivery. Demonstrated expertise in project planning, milestone tracking, risk management, technical integration, and quality assurance.
Pune
Summary
TPRM / Project Manage expert with 10+ years of experience in financial services, specializing in vendor risk management. Expertise in executing comprehensive vendor due diligence and risk assessments, alongside effective remediation strategies. Developed and implemented compliance frameworks such as DORA, while creating automated Power BI dashboards for improved risk visibility. Strong communicator with a focus on building consensus among diverse stakeholders to enhance third-party risk processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vendor Risk Management and TRM-SME
UBS Business Solution India Private Limited
10.2020 - 04.2025
Delivered multiple vendor solutions into production ensuring alignment with enterprise governance processes.
Worked closely with business teams to capture requirements, define outcomes, and translate them into actionable project plans.
Managed full route-to-live process including technical integration, governance approvals, and production readiness.
Created and maintained comprehensive project plans detailing milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
Used tracking tools (Service Now and Ariba) to monitor work breakdown structures, task assignments, and completion status.
Produced weekly project reports highlighting progress, key risks, and issues, escalating where necessary.
Led risk assessment processes to identify, track, and mitigate risks and dependencies throughout project lifecycle.
Coordinated with technology teams to ensure smooth integration of vendor solutions, including API configuration, data loads, and reference data setup.
Oversaw all phases of testing to ensure high-quality deliverables and compliance with security and regulatory standards.
Supported regulatory audits and inspections by providing comprehensive documentation of project activities and controls.
Managed enterprise-wide vendor risk assessments and supported technology solution onboarding.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery aligned with business objectives and compliance requirements.
Led technical integrations, data migration activities, and configuration of third-party systems.
Developed project schedules and monitored task progress against defined milestones.
Produced governance reports and participated in steering committee meetings.
Facilitated quality assurance processes, including test planning, execution oversight, and defect management.
Conducted stakeholder training and change management activities to support smooth adoption of new systems.
Supplier Risk Management
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
01.2020 - 07.2020
Conducted comprehensive Strategic and Reputational Risk reviews to ensure due diligence and compliance with Service Level Agreements.
Implemented remediation plans and adjusted outsourcing strategies to mitigate risks as supplier risk approached critical levels.
Supported Citi businesses by developing standard operating procedures and managing third-party risk activities to enhance vendor risk assessment processes.
Project Management
Tech Mahindra Private Limited
08.2014 - 06.2019
Managed project lifecycle from initiation to handover, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and adherence to project management methodologies.
Coordinated resource allocation and task assignments, facilitating effective communication between project staff and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
Developed and presented project metrics dashboards, including budget, cost, and performance indicators, to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
Sr-Project Coordinator-TPRM
Wipro Ltd
01.2007 - 12.2013
Collaborated with Third Party Risk Management Leads to drive program initiatives and enhance team dynamics.
Facilitated performance management by providing feedback and writing appraisals for project team members.
Led onsite assessments by delivering IT Risk expertise and managing project estimation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Pune University
Skills
Vendor risk management
Third-party risk management
Risk assessment
Power BI reporting
Data analysis
Regulatory compliance
Project management
Stakeholder collaboration
Due diligence
Issue tracking
Performance metrics
Strategic planning
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Problem solving
Business planning
Accomplishments
Established TPRM Framework from the ground up for a global organization, aligning with ISO 27001.
Conducted over 200 third-party risk assessments annually, identifying critical gaps in cybersecurity, privacy, and business continuity domains.
Remediated high-risk vendors by implementing mitigation plans, renegotiating contracts, and enforcing security controls. Developed risk scoring models to prioritize vendors based on criticality, data access, and regulatory exposure.
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