Smartsheet
Anirban Das
PMP, PMI-ACP
Bangalore
Summary
Senior Project Manager specializing in operations transformation and scalable process design. Experienced in leading cross-functional initiatives, driving operational governance, and delivering data-driven insights to leadership. Known for building high-impact systems that enhance efficiency, standardization, and strategic decision-making across organizations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Eli Lilly and Company
03.2026 - Current
- Own and drive end-to-end operational governance for key workflows, ensuring alignment with business priorities, and scalable execution across teams.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups, driving alignment, adoption, and measurable business outcomes.
- Partner with leadership to define priorities, success metrics, and performance tracking frameworks, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Act as a central owner for operational improvements, identifying opportunities, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring successful implementation at scale.
- Mentor team members, and drive adoption of standardized processes and best practices, improving overall team capability and execution consistency.
Senior Associate Consultant
Eli Lilly and Company
06.2024 - 02.2026
- Created operational frameworks, playbooks, workflows, and SOPs to standardize project execution and reduce ambiguity across teams.
- Provided data-driven insights on project progress, workload distribution, and capacity planning to enable efficient resource allocation.
- Designed and implemented process improvements to reduce turnaround times, improve stakeholder handoffs, and eliminate recurring bottlenecks.
- Built automation and dashboards in Smartsheet to improve visibility into forecasting, utilization, and cost tracking.
- Conducted periodic root-cause analysis on operational inefficiencies, and implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Senior Project Manager
ansrsource
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
Project Manager
ansrsource
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Updating operational methods, overseeing accounting procedures, tracking information, and compiling data to improve efficiency.
- Fostering relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Reducing expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Modifying and directing project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Achieving project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Senior Account Executive
Indegene
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Oversaw client relationship management for SEASK Market (South East Asia and South Korea).
- Worked closely with project management team and served as liaison between India operations and respective markets.
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Contacted customers as issues arose to provide prompt resolutions.
- Identified client business needs by gaining understanding of goals, objectives, and processes.
Associate Project Manager
ansrsource
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Mentored and guided associates in approaches designed to exceed expectations of customers and members.
- Managed close to 100 projects in the tenure
Senior Author
ansrsource
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Developed academic content for streams such as, Engineering, Business Administration, and Psychology.
- Mentored authors and prospective editors
Academic Author
ansrsource
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Developed academic content for streams such as, Business Administration, Economics, and Humanities.
- Helped the team in achieving project deadlines by keeping the work error-free and avoid scenarios involving rework due to bad quality.
Quality Analyst
IBM
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Provided continued maintenance and development of bug fixes and patch sets for existing web applications.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bangalore 09.2010 - 08.2014
XII-Board-CBSE - Science Education
KV Air Force Station
Bareilly, U.P. 04.2009 - 05.2010
X-Board-CBSE - High School
KV Air Force Station
Bareilly, U.P. 04.2007 - 05.2008
Skills
Project planning and development
Budget administration
Performance Evaluations
Content Development
Coaching and mentoring
Video Editing
Instructional Design
Client relationship management
Cross-functional communication
Multi-project management
Work Planning and Prioritization
Operations Management
Operations Strategy
Software
MS Office Suite
Power BI
Interests
Composing Music
Creative Writing
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Eli Lilly and Company
03.2026 - Current
Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI
11-2025
Project Management Professional, PMI
02-2025
Project Management Certified, Smartsheet
08-2024
Senior Associate Consultant
Eli Lilly and Company
06.2024 - 02.2026
Senior Project Manager
ansrsource
04.2023 - 05.2024
Introduction to Instructional Design, ATD
01-2023
Project Manager
ansrsource
07.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Account Executive
Indegene
12.2020 - 05.2021
Associate Project Manager
ansrsource
04.2019 - 11.2020
Supply Chain Analytics, MITx
10-2018
Supply Chain Fundamentals, MITx
07-2018
Senior Author
ansrsource
04.2017 - 03.2019
Academic Author
ansrsource
05.2015 - 03.2017
Quality Analyst
IBM
02.2015 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
09.2010 - 08.2014
XII-Board-CBSE - Science Education
KV Air Force Station
04.2009 - 05.2010
X-Board-CBSE - High School
KV Air Force Station
04.2007 - 05.2008
Languages
English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Bengali
Upper intermediate
German
Beginner
Certification
Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI