Charu Mehandiratta

• Results-oriented Project Management professional with 10+ years of experience delivering high-quality IT projects, particularly in the BFSI domain.
• Expertise in Project Management, Requirements Management, Cost Estimation, Project Planning, Risk Management, Documentation, Knowledge Management, and Team Management.
• Proven track record managing end-to-end project lifecycles — from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Successfully led cross-functional teams of 18+ members across development and QA functions.
• Skilled in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban/Continuous Flow) with hands-on experience in Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, Story Sizing & Prioritization, Stand-ups, Demos, and Retrospectives.
• Implemented and managed Agile frameworks to improve project velocity and product quality.
• Proficient in Release Management, including product release planning, software configuration, and version control.
• Strong focus on risk mitigation, dependency tracking, and conflict resolution throughout project lifecycles.
• Excellent communicator; adept at translating complex technical concepts and business goals into clear, actionable plans for diverse stakeholders.
• Recognized for exceptional people management, leadership, and collaboration skills across various team sizes and environments.
• Known for consistently meeting tight deadlines and handling high-severity issues, including War Room operations for critical problem resolution.
• Self-motivated, fast learner with a strong work ethic and a passion for continuous improvement and skill development.
• Consistently acknowledged by clients and employers for delivering results and driving team performance.
• Well-versed in working under pressure while managing multiple tasks with exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

Training & Process Management

• Led end-to-end training operations, scheduling product and role-based training (QA, PM, Tech Leads, Solution Architects) for freshers and experienced hires.
• Managed a team of 5+ trainers; coordinated on-site/off-site training aligned with client needs.
• Standardized internal project processes by creating reusable document templates (e.g., Requirements, QA, FTE Tracker, CR Management, API Docs).
• Enforced process adherence across PMs; monitored compliance and escalated breaches to senior management.

• Recognized as TOPGUN Performer for three consecutive years at Decimal for exceptional project delivery, leadership, and performance excellence.
• Achieved first-ever North America project success for Comviva by delivering a high-impact project in under 2 weeks, setting a new benchmark for rapid deployment and execution.