Bhargavi Dilipkumar
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the British High Commission, excelling in programme and project management. Proven track record in procurement and vendor management, ensuring compliance and delivering impactful results. Adept at stakeholder engagement and risk management, driving successful outcomes in complex environments. Passionate about fostering collaboration and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Programme Manager
British Deputy High Commission
Chennai
04.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Department- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Integrated Security Fund Programme
- Led procurement strategies for open (tendering), closed, and defence/security special procurements under the Integrated Security Fund (ISF) programme
- Managed supplier selection, contract execution, and procurement compliance, ensuring UK government procurement frameworks were adhered to
- Designed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for vendor performance, quality control, and contract deliverables
- Negotiated supplier agreements, conducted bid evaluations, and ensured value-for-money procurement practices
- Maintained change logs and lessons learned databases, driving continuous procurement improvements and risk mitigation
- Partnered with public and private sector stakeholders to align programme and project strategies with regional security initiatives
- Department- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Integrated Security Fund Programme
Programme Officer
British High Commission
New Delhi
09.2018 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Department- Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office, Conflict, Security and Stability Fund Programme
- Managed procurement oversight and contract governance for UK’s Regional Stability Programme in South Asia
- Developed and implemented Monitoring, Evaluation, and Risk Planning frameworks for South Asia regional procurement projects
- Conducted supplier due diligence, ensuring vendors met compliance and ethical procurement standards
- Led donor coordination efforts, aligning procurement strategies with multilateral development partners
- Department- Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office, Conflict, Security and Stability Fund Programme
India Coordinator
World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP)
New Delhi
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led fundraising and programme budgeting, ensuring efficient allocation of supplier payments and procurement activities
- Managed supplier and vendor contracts for a multi-stakeholder General Assembly, overseeing procurement for logistics, venues, and operations
Campaigns associate- Programme Manager
Programme for Social Action
New Delhi
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Joined as a Campaign Associate and later elevated to the role of Programme Manager of the Dialogues Desk of the organization
- Managed Donor communications, relations and reporting
- Managed end-to-end delivery of the various projects within the dialogues desk
- Managed the financial and budgetary controls of the projects and subsequent donor reporting
Talent Manager (HR)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Managed vendor contracts for HR services, ensuring SLA adherence and compliance with procurement policies
Education
M.Phil - Women’s and Gender Studies
Ambedkar University
Delhi06-2018
M.A. - Human Resource Management
Madras School of Social Work
01.2010
B.A. - Information Systems Management
M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women
01.2008
Skills
- Programme and Project Management
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Risk & Compliance Management
- Financial & Budget Oversight
- Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
- CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), In Progress
- PRINCE2 (Project Management), In Progress
- Foundation in Contract Management, UK Government Commercial Function, 2022
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Chinese, Limited Working Proficiency
Timeline
Deputy Programme Manager
British Deputy High Commission
04.2024 - Current
Programme Officer
British High Commission
09.2018 - 05.2024
India Coordinator
World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Campaigns associate- Programme Manager
Programme for Social Action
04.2012 - 07.2015
Talent Manager (HR)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2010 - 06.2011
M.Phil - Women’s and Gender Studies
Ambedkar University
M.A. - Human Resource Management
Madras School of Social Work
B.A. - Information Systems Management
M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women
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