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Dhairyasheel Gaikwad

Navi Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic project management professional with extensive experience at Mahindra, driving successful project completions through agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency by 35% and optimizing stakeholder communication. Skilled in JIRA and UAT management, delivering impactful results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Manager (PMO)

Mahindra
Mumbai
01.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated project timelines and resources to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Reviewed project deliverables for quality assurance prior to submission.
  • Prepared reports tracking progress against budget and timeline objectives.
  • Developed and monitored project plans for multiple concurrent initiatives.
  • Facilitated communication among internal teams, vendors, clients, and stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.
  • Managed competing deadlines across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Defined scopes, managed resources, and oversaw schedules per stakeholder specifications.
  • Monitored quality assurance processes to ensure efficient service delivery.

Senior Consultant /IT Project Manager

PwC
Mumbai
03.2023 - 01.2025
  • Directed team of consultants to develop innovative solutions, enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Executed Thought Machine product (LOS & LMS) for leading Indian retail bank, achieving 35% uplift in operations.
  • Optimized stakeholder communication channels, reducing project delays by 15%.
  • Implemented data visualizations and digital transformation projects, resulting in 25% increase in efficiency.
  • Created and presented detailed project status reports to stakeholders, ensuring alignment on progress.
  • Contributed to development of user stories that aligned with customer requirements.
  • Maintained project backlogs through prioritization of user stories, tasks, and defects.

Senior Business Analyst

Teknobuilt
Canada
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Hosted daily Scrum meetings to promptly resolve defects and blockers.
  • Lead UAT team to achieve success in critical project.
  • Maintained updated project status reports on JIRA for transparency.
  • Managed loan onboarding processes to enhance efficiency.
  • Verified response requests through CERSAI integration and Trackwizz portal.
  • Collaborated with product owners, developers, and QA teams for project alignment.
  • Analysed digital landscape to implement effective mobile payment solutions.

Project Lead

Edelweiss (QK)
Mumbai
03.2018 - 03.2022
  • Lead team in executing daily UAT activities and generating status reports.
  • Monitored project timelines using Gantt chart management.
  • Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to discuss the progress of UAT testing activities.
  • Managed policies, processed claims, and addressed endorsements efficiently.
  • Conducted post-UAT review meetings with stakeholders to discuss successes and challenges faced during the process.
  • Coordinated between development team and business users for successful completion of UAT tests.
  • Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.

Analyst

Planit-Metlife
Hyderabad
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • Analyzed requirements and developed test cases aligned with system specifications.
  • Executed test cases on Tas to ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Reported and tracked defects using Quality Center for effective resolution.
  • Conducted UAT on Policy Management, Claims Management, Endorsements, and Cancellation processes in Life Asia.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on analytics-related projects to enhance outcomes.

Deputy Manager

ICICI Bank
Mumbai
08.2014 - 09.2017
  • Advised on developing procedures and policy changes to enhance process flows and presentations.
  • Conducted research on industry trends and best practices to refine existing products.
  • Collected requirements from stakeholders organization-wide for new project initiatives.
  • Created product specification documents for various segments within ICICI Bank, including Loans and Accounts.

Education

PGDBM - Finance

Sikkim Manipal University
Bangalore

Bachelor of Engineering -

LTCOE
Mumbai

Skills

  • Agile methodology
  • JIRA and Confluence
  • Project management
  • Business analysis
  • Product management
  • Core banking solutions
  • Lending management solutions
  • Non-life insurance expertise
  • SAP (FSPM and S4QA)
  • Finnone / Thought Machine
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Stakeholder management
  • UAT management
  • SFDC / CRM proficiency
  • Retail banking payments
  • Mandate payments
  • Digital transformation

Timeline

Chief Manager (PMO)

Mahindra
01.2025 - Current

Senior Consultant /IT Project Manager

PwC
03.2023 - 01.2025

Senior Business Analyst

Teknobuilt
03.2022 - 03.2023

Project Lead

Edelweiss (QK)
03.2018 - 03.2022

Analyst

Planit-Metlife
09.2017 - 03.2018

Deputy Manager

ICICI Bank
08.2014 - 09.2017

PGDBM - Finance

Sikkim Manipal University

Bachelor of Engineering -

LTCOE

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