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ANVESH VARMA PAKALAPATI

ANVESH VARMA PAKALAPATI

Hyderabad

Summary

Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Livspace
Hyderabad
05.2022 - Current
  • Successfully completed and handed over projects worth 10+ crores with minimal client escalations and desired profitability.
  • Handling team of 8 members.
  • Managing city P&L with no loss and with minimum 10% profitability.
  • Developed and maintained decent cliental relationship.
  • Oversaw budgets for project, tracked expenses and timelines and communicated with key stakeholders on milestones.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional team members to build and execute development plans.
  • Supported objectives, checkpoints and timelines, managing team members to meet project tasks and expectations.
  • Oversaw vendor relationships to foster performance monitoring, issue resolution and statement of work reviews.
  • Led or supported troubleshooting of operational issues to reduce project bottlenecks or delays.
  • Worked cross-functionally with marketing, sales and finance departments.
  • Inspected completed work to drive quality, timeliness and company standards.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.

Freelance Project Manager

Swiggy
Hyderabad
10.2020 - 04.2022
  • Worked on project of first swiggy instamart in Hyderabad, Telangana and have been involved in successful delivery and launch of 53 swiggy instamarts across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states.
  • Actively worked during COVID pandemic and made sure that all the projects are on track.
  • Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
  • Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
  • Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.

Business Unit Head

Flipspaces Technology Labs Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • I was responsible for city P&L and managed it well irrespective of COVID Pandemic situation.
  • Handled a team of 6 members.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.

Transformation Head

OYO LIFE
Hyderabad
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Within the first month of joining successfully launched Oyo Life in Hyderabad with 100 bed inventory.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
  • Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.

Manager of Projects

Cultfit Health Care Pvt. Ltd
Hyderabad
08.2018 - 04.2019
  • I was very first few employees of Hyderabad team and was part of Cure.Fit launch in Hyderabad.
  • Within 8 months successfully completed and launched Cult.Fit and Eat.fit centers within Hyderabad.
  • Reduced Project cost by doing detailed rate analysis and by fixing rate card for project related items.

  • Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
  • Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
  • Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
  • Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.

Head – Projects and Business Development

VIVO
Hyderabad
04.2017 - 08.2018
  • Launched VIVO Exclusive showrooms across Andhra and Telangana and driven the showrooms revenue by implementing new market strategies.
  • Bought new changes in VIVO branding by identifying promising locations.
  • Introduced exclusive brand franchisee concept in VIVO.

  • Marketed and developed key accounts by favorably representing company at membership and community functions.
  • Solved complex incidents and problems impacting management and business direction.
  • Hired talented, trainable team members and drove new business strategies to grow revenues.
  • Partnered with regional corporations to establish direct marketing channels and streamline company operations.
  • Identified institutions and market sectors with potential for expansion of operations, networking with key partners and individuals to build awareness of company within key demographics.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Conducted market research and reported on competitors.

Project Manager - PAN India

Apollo Sugar Clinics Limited
Hyderabad
01.2015 - 04.2017
  • Successfully launched 54 clinics across India within the span of 18 months.
  • Handled team of 5 Direct Employees and 5 different agencies of PMC.
  • Worked closely with CEO and COO for successful launch of Doctor collaboration clinic model.
  • Proposed, reviewed and approved modifications to project plans.
  • Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules and funding.
  • Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.

Project Manager

Reliance Industries Limited
Hyderabad
11.2013 - 12.2014
  • Successfully completed and handed over 11 retail projects(Reliance Digital, Footprint and Trends) within my tenure.
  • I was part of India's second Jio office construction and successfully handed over the project within desired timelines.
  • Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Collected, analyzed and summarized project information and trends to prepare project status reports for management.
  • Prioritized and delegated daily tasks for engineering project team members.
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of internal specifications and design standards as well as applicable regulatory requirements.

Electrical Project Engineer

Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd
05.2010 - 11.2013
  • Worked in different project locations and was part of India's first cancer medicine manufacturing project.
  • Was part of Dr. Reddy's biggest CTO plant(SEZ - Pydibhimavaram).
  • Utilized CAD drawings to provide design documentation.
  • Collaborated with other engineering disciplines to construct complex projects.
  • Conducted tests on electrical systems and equipment and reported results.
  • Tracked company inventories, reported equipment damages and ordered new items to prevent shortages.
  • Prepared daily project status updates to inform staff and document project changes.
  • Managed resources, created project schedules and maintained department budgets.
  • Worked with other engineers to meet public release deadlines.

Electrical Engineer

Shree Lakshmi Electricals
Hyderabad
10.2009 - 04.2010
  • I was part of 132/11 KVA substation erection.
  • Obtained proper permits to carry out the work.
  • Manpower supervision.
  • Upating work status on daily basis to the client.

Education

B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics

JNTU-K, Aditya Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh
06.2009

Intermediate -

Nalanda Junior College, Andhra Pradesh
04.2005

SSC -

Kakinada Public School, Andhra Pradesh
03.2003

Skills

  • Cost Control
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Specification Review
  • Project Scheduling
  • Client Liaison
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Project Goals and Milestones
  • Material and Labor Scheduling
  • Financial Administration
  • Meeting Participation
  • Client Relations
  • KPI Tracking
  • Project Planning
  • Budget Control
  • Quality Control
  • Staff Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Project Management
  • Vendor Selection
  • Resource Allocation
  • Team Leadership
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Technical Presentations
  • Detail Oriented
  • Cost Analysis
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Quality Assurance

Languages

  • English, Hindi, Telugu
  • Languages

    Telugu, English, Hindi
    First Language
    English
    Proficient
    C2
    Telugu
    Proficient
    C2
    Hindi
    Proficient
    C2
    Tamil
    Beginner
    A1
    Bengali
    Beginner
    A1

    Timeline

    Senior Project Manager - Livspace
    05.2022 - Current
    Freelance Project Manager - Swiggy
    10.2020 - 04.2022
    Business Unit Head - Flipspaces Technology Labs Pvt Ltd
    03.2020 - 10.2020
    Transformation Head - OYO LIFE
    04.2019 - 01.2020
    Manager of Projects - Cultfit Health Care Pvt. Ltd
    08.2018 - 04.2019
    Head – Projects and Business Development - VIVO
    04.2017 - 08.2018
    Project Manager - PAN India - Apollo Sugar Clinics Limited
    01.2015 - 04.2017
    Project Manager - Reliance Industries Limited
    11.2013 - 12.2014
    Electrical Project Engineer - Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd
    05.2010 - 11.2013
    Electrical Engineer - Shree Lakshmi Electricals
    10.2009 - 04.2010
    JNTU-K, Aditya Engineering College - B.Tech, Electrical & Electronics
    Nalanda Junior College - Intermediate,
    Kakinada Public School - SSC,
    ANVESH VARMA PAKALAPATI