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Bhavna Shankar

Bhavna Shankar

PMO Lead; Governance, Risk Management & Compliance Specialist

Summary

Adept at navigating complex project landscapes, I leveraged strategic planning and a teamwork mindset at Deloitte to enhance PMO operations and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance and fostering cross-functional collaboration. My tenure at Pyrumas Software Pvt Ltd underscored my ability to drive business growth through insightful analysis and innovative solutions, achieving scalable success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
7
7
Languages

Work History

Sr Consultant - PMO; Governance, Risk & Compliance

Deloitte
09.2021 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Championed continuous improvement efforts within the PMO by actively seeking stakeholder feedback and incorporating best practices into policies and procedures.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Ensured quality deliverables by diligently monitoring project progress against established milestones, taking corrective action when necessary.
  • Mitigated potential project risks through thorough analysis and proactive planning, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing business operations.
  • Improved client's risk management strategy by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks related to noncompliance.
  • Conducted gap analyses on existing controls systems, recommending improvements where necessary for increased effectiveness in maintaining regulatory compliance.
  • Served as a subject matter expert on compliance matters, providing guidance and support to colleagues across various departments.
  • Reduced instances of non-compliance through meticulous monitoring of internal controls and periodic audits.
  • Built strong relationships with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and streamlined decision-making throughout change initiatives.
  • Leveraged applications and tools to analyze data, compile and visualize historical information.

Director of Business Development & Strategy

Pyrumas Software Pvt Ltd
06.2010 - 08.2021
  • Built a sustainable, sellable and scalable business in Pyrumas Software Pvt Ltd as an entrepreneur.
  • Worked relentlessly to develop great products and services, acquire and retain customers across geographical boundaries.
  • Mentored team members to develop their skills, leading to increased productivity and successful promotions within the company.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor data, informing strategic decision-making processes for business growth opportunities.
  • Presented persuasive presentations at industry conferences showcasing company expertise, generating interest from potential new clients.
  • Developed customized solutions tailored specifically to individual client needs, leading to an increase in repeat business engagements.

Marketing & Corporate Communications

Brigade Group
05.2008 - 06.2010
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Generated new business leads through direct customer engagement, deploying inbound and outbound marketing tactics and developing and optimizing informative content.
  • Promoted specific messages to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Streamlined external messaging by collaborating with PR agencies and media partners on press releases, interviews, and events.
  • Elevated event visibility by managing all aspects of event planning, from concept development to post-event follow-up activities.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Entrepreneurship & Family Business

Indian Institute of Management
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Consulting

Certification

Certified Cloud Digital Leader, Google

Timeline

Certified Cloud Digital Leader, Google

01-2024

Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence

01-2024

Jira Fundamentals, Atlassian

04-2023

Sr Consultant - PMO; Governance, Risk & Compliance

Deloitte
09.2021 - Current

Director of Business Development & Strategy

Pyrumas Software Pvt Ltd
06.2010 - 08.2021

Marketing & Corporate Communications

Brigade Group
05.2008 - 06.2010

Post Graduate Diploma - Entrepreneurship & Family Business

Indian Institute of Management
04.2001 -

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