Ashish Karande
Business Manager / PMO Specialist
Pune
Summary
Experienced Business Manager skillful in monitoring and managing daily business operations with focus on continuous improvement. Transforms underperforming operations into successful enterprises using resourcefulness and high-level business acumen. Decisive and analytical with 13.2 years history of successful industry performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Business Manager /PMO Lead
Credit Suisse Services AG
Pune
10.2022 - Current
- Streamlined business processes by implementing new project management tools and techniques.
- Managed approximately 20 Programs under Asset Management single handedly.
- Created one-stop solution for all the Portfolio leaders and Program Managers for Financial Dashboard using Excel macros. This Dashboard has reduced the time taken for Program Managers in updating the allocations, forecast, budget, under-run or over-run.
- Implemented cost-cutting measures, resulting in substantial savings for the organization without compromising on quality or performance.
- Oversaw financial operations, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Drafted reports and documents to improve correspondence management, schedule coordination and recordkeeping.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing favorable terms for the company while maintaining strong relationships.
- Developed comprehensive risk management strategy, mitigating potential impacts on business operations.
- Improved project delivery times, setting clear milestones and regularly monitoring progress against objectives.
- Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts and optimizing supply chain logistics.
- Led cross-functional teams to complete projects ahead of deadlines, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
- Streamlined operations, reducing overhead costs with comprehensive budget management.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Managed cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and closure of high-profile projects.
- Streamlined communication between project teams for improved collaboration and decisionmaking.
- Standardized reporting templates across all projects for consistent performance measurement and evaluation.
- Introduced Agile methodologies into the PMO framework, improving flexibility in response to changing requirements.
- Enhanced project delivery by implementing efficient PMO processes and best practices.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and inform future projects'' best practices.
- Optimized resource allocation by forecasting demand and prioritizing projects based on strategic value.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement by conducting regular progress meetings and providing detailed updates on project status.
- Mentored junior team members to develop their skills in project management and leadership.
- Managed budgets for various projects, maintaining financial accountability throughout each phase.
- Collaborated with executive stakeholders to define organizational goals, aligning projects with strategic objectives effectively.
- Served as a liaison between functional departments, promoting collaboration while addressing interdependencies.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Created various reports using Excel Power Query to reduce manual activities.
- PO updates, Accruals are planned and updated in OnePPM.
- Vendor Management: Vendor selection & onboarding, Performance monitoring & Evaluation, Relationship management, Negotiation and cost management, Risk Management and compliance, conflict resolution, Vendor documentation and record keeping, continuous improvement.
- Contract Management: Drafting & Reviewing contracts, Risk Assessment & Mitigation, negotiating terms, Track contract compliance, Renewal & Record keeping, Collaboration with internal teams.
Project Manager /PMO Leader(Client: Credit Suisse)
HCL
Pune
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced project costs, negotiating contracts with suppliers and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations, conducting regular audits and updates to project practices.
- Enhanced project visibility, implementing dashboard and reporting tools for real-time progress monitoring.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions, ensuring thorough documentation and effective handovers.
- Streamlined project initiation processes, enabling quicker transition from planning to execution.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Promoted innovation within project teams, encouraging exploration of new tools and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Auditing the STC deck, Governance artifacts, RAID compliance and scorecard.
- Program activities from Initiation phase until closure phase
- Created Hiring template macro using excel which has reduced the ETA for raising the request in hiring tool.
- Change request, PID preparation, RAID compliance, STC meetings co-ordination, IT OpCo meeting packs
- Handling all the activities without managerial intervention.
PMO Senior Analyst (Client: Bank of Ireland)
Accenture Services Pvt.Ltd
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Managing the bench strength, External hiring process in co-ordination with Talent Management team, maintaining upcoming roll-off resources tracker, Hard Lock & Soft Lock resources based on availability, Scheduling interview slots in co-ordination with clients, schedule/conduct mandatory trainings as per required skill
- BDM matrix, SLA and In-scope documentation for project
- Stage Gate meetings & Funding approval process
- Resource & Non-Resource forecasting
- Cost Plans & Accruals
- Work Orders creation
- Allocations of different stakeholders in clarity
- Timesheet approval process through timesheet checks and Burn down report
- Quality Check for all PSD2 & BCBS projects before the projects goes for Stage Gate funding and make sure they are 100% compliant
- ADS, AWS server billing status report
- Excel Automation for manual work
- Arranging Client’s visit and webcast session
- Team outings, party organizing etc
- Collate Data from different projects related to Status Report, POAP & RAID items and create Weekly Management Packs and present it to client
- Data Quality issues to be highlighted to different projects and make sure results are 100% compliant
- Automated the PSD2 & BCBS process and reduced the overall effort/time taken by almost 50%
- Creating Work Orders/Invoicing for different projects under PSD2 & BCBS
- End to End Resource Management for PSD2 & BCBS project, from creating requisition to onboarding the resource in SharePoint & offboarding of resources
PMO Analyst & AISL (Client: Vodafone)
Accenture Services Pvt.Ltd
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Collate Data from Client Finance Management team regarding the Delivery Leads information for each contract
- Track contracts to closure and compliance
- Mobilize the contracts in Client Data Protection Application based on the inputs from Delivery Leads
- Access Authorization
- Roll-on/off compliance
- Internal project audits on quarterly basis
- Track controls for closure
- Maintain 100% compliance for Vodafone Account
- Data Analysis and Governance
- Conducting CDP training
- Excel Automation for manual work
PMO Analyst (Client: BHP Billiton)
Accenture Services Pvt.Ltd
08.2010 - 12.2012
- Implement OSS Notes in SAP system depending on requirement from different modules
- To upload data (MRP, ROP, LTM records) from Oniqua into SAP system
- Check the batch jobs in SM35 whether they are passed or failed, if failed check the batch jobs to which users it belongs and convey them about the failure to update records
- Create Users as per request and assigning them to development/ production environment as per requirement
- Assist Oniqua team in development of reports and provide technical support in resolving incidents
- Access Authorization
- Roll-on/off compliance
- Stage Gate meetings & Funding approval process
- Work Orders creation
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Pune University
Pune 08.2006 - 05.2010
H.S.C - Science
Maharashtra Board
Pune 05.2005 - 02.2006
S.S.C -
Maharashtra Board
Pune 06.2003 - 03.2004
Skills
Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
Deliverable Management
Financial Planning (Actuals, Forecast)
Reporting and Cost plans
Risk and Issue Management
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Budgeting and Cost Management
Process Improvement and Optimization
Resource Allocation and Capacity Planning
Change Management
Governance and Compliance
Performance Monitoring and Reporting (KPI Tracking)
Resource Management (End to End)
Project Tracking and Reporting
RAID Management
Documentation (Steering, PID etc) & Management Packs
Operations Management
Financial Management
Strategic Initiatives
Contract Management
Vendor Management
Clarity/OnePPM
SharePoint
Power BI
Power Query
Excel Macros
Budget Creation
Issue Resolution
Team Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Excellent Communication
Cost Reduction
Problem-solving aptitude
Business Management
Task Prioritization
Performance Improvement
Hiring and Onboarding
Reliability
Effective Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time management abilities
Employee Scheduling
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 13 years 2 months
- Date of Birth: 12/17/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Business Manager /PMO Lead
Credit Suisse Services AG
10.2022 - Current
Project Manager /PMO Leader(Client: Credit Suisse)
HCL
06.2021 - 10.2022
PMO Senior Analyst (Client: Bank of Ireland)
Accenture Services Pvt.Ltd
11.2018 - 05.2021
PMO Analyst & AISL (Client: Vodafone)
Accenture Services Pvt.Ltd
06.2014 - 01.2018
PMO Analyst (Client: BHP Billiton)
Accenture Services Pvt.Ltd
08.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Pune University
08.2006 - 05.2010
H.S.C - Science
Maharashtra Board
05.2005 - 02.2006
S.S.C -
Maharashtra Board
06.2003 - 03.2004
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