Work Type
Full timeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridLocation: Chennai, India
Open to relocation: Yes
Deeksha Thakkar
Project Manager
Chennai
Work Preference
Summary
Project manager with proven business procurement, sales, and marketing capabilities. Strong record connecting academic theory with practical delivery from master’s work through internship to full-time roles. Focus on results-driven planning, stakeholder alignment, and measurable business outcomes.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Project Manager
Cengage Learning Inc
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated end-to-end ed2go course development projects across internal teams and vendors.
- Coordinated vendor management for SOW timelines, addenda, invoices, and dependencies to ensure project alignment.
- Built schedules, milestone trackers, budget trackers and delivery plans with review cycles.
- Tracked launch readiness tasks from PSD completion through QA fixes approvals.
- Monitored risks, pending approvals, and deliverables, and followed up promptly.
- Identified and implemented streamlined processes using standard tracking and AI-assisted reporting to enhance project performance.
- Designed an ed2go project control log to centralise milestones and decisions.
- Proposed AI-generated weekly updates to improve project tracking through summarised action lists and escalations.
- Prepared meeting minutes, action trackers, and project update communications.
- Drafted emails, meeting invites, reminders, and status follow-ups for stakeholders.
- Created a step-by-step workday goals SOP with screenshots for bulk updates.
- Produced reusable documentation trackers and best-practice guidance for CPM team.
Associate Project Manager
Packt Publishing Pvt Ltd
Mumbai, Maharshtra
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed multiple end-to-end publishing projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, scope, budget, and quality standards.
- Planned and monitored project schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables using Jira and project trackers.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams of authors, editors, reviewers, production, design, and marketing to achieve project milestones.
- Managed author relationships, resolved project blockers, and supported publishing targets.
- Managed author/vendor invoicing and financial documentation, ensuring timely processing and accuracy for project budgets.
- Trained and mentored employees, enhancing team capabilities and improving project outcomes.
Project Co-ordinator
Packt Publishing Pvt Ltd
Mumbai, Maharashtra
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary project teams, facilitating communication and resource allocation for timely project completion.
- Coordinated status reporting, pipeline tracking, meeting logistics, and action-item follow-ups to ensure project alignment and accountability.
- Facilitated timely completion of manuscripts, reviews, revisions, and approvals by coordinating follow-ups with authors and internal stakeholders.
- Monitored project progress and escalated delays, risks, and inactive projects to Project Managers.
- Coordinated day-to-day activities across multiple publishing projects, maintaining project schedules, trackers, and documentation.
- Processed invoices and tracked payments while coordinating with finance and project stakeholders for seamless project execution.
Outreach Executive
Packt Publishing Pvt Ltd
09.2019 - 01.2020
- -Cultivated professional relationships with top revenue-driving outreach sites to enhance performance consistency.
- - Established and maintained long-term relationships with bloggers, journalists, writers, and influencers through email, phone, and social media.
- -Strived to achieve revenue and traffic objectives by delivering all assets to partners on time.
- - Collaborated with the SEO and Creative Content Teams to strategize and develop effective content marketing.
- -Performed in-depth research to acquire high-quality technical sites.
- -Assisted in the community events and relief efforts along with managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Achievements/Tasks
Global Marketing Manager
Angeethi Cafeteria
Dubai
09.2017 - Current
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to enhance brand positioning and reach target audiences.
- Collaborated with teams to create innovative marketing and promotional strategies that aligned with business goals.
- Engaged with new clients and partners to establish relationships and explore marketing opportunities.
- Managed daily operations at a cafe and restaurant, ensuring customer satisfaction and efficient service.
- Achievements/Tasks
Assistant Client Relation Manager
Creative Diamond Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Engaged with clients to identify concerns and deliver tailored solutions.
- Collaborated within a team to enhance project outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Participated in meetings and conferences to evaluate team strengths and weaknesses, contributing to strategic improvements.
- Oversaw logistics and documentation for diamond exports.
Education
Masters of Arts in International Business -
Rennes School Of Business
Rennes, Brittany, France 06-2018
Bachelors of Mass Media -
Mumbai University
Mumbai01-2015
Skills
- Project management
- Agile project management
- Jira management
- Project Financial Management
- Vendor management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Schedule management
- Time management
- Microsoft Office
- Content Strategy
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master
- Verified International Academic qualifications, WES
- AI Tools and ChatGPT Workshop.
Dissertation
Research on the global trends in men's grooming industry
Languages
English
Hindi
French
Timeline
Content Project Manager
Cengage Learning Inc
08.2024 - Current
Associate Project Manager
Packt Publishing Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 08.2024
Project Co-ordinator
Packt Publishing Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 01.2022
Outreach Executive
Packt Publishing Pvt Ltd
09.2019 - 01.2020
Global Marketing Manager
Angeethi Cafeteria
09.2017 - Current
Assistant Client Relation Manager
Creative Diamond Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 08.2016
Masters of Arts in International Business -
Rennes School Of Business
Bachelors of Mass Media -
Mumbai University