Dheenathayalan Mohan
Sr Project Manager / Delivery Manager
Chennai,TN
Summary
Overall 19+ years of system implementation & support experiece and leading delivery of large scale business & IT transformation, upgrade & support programs for various clients. Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities, and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service. Highly organized, methodical, and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in planning and deployment. Established long standing relationship with critical customers through consultative approach and strong delivery capabilities. Experience in streamlining, coaching, mentoring leads for IT Solution delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Cognizant
8 2022 - Current
- Delivery Manager (offshore) for leading Energy Organization in UK; Project included App Support, CR and Projects. Managing 110+ members from multi service lines tech stack
- Delivery Manager (offshore) for leading Retail Organization in UK; Project included development of multiple internal IT projects and SOA Stability assessment and solutions. Managing 30+ members from SOA and ODI tech stack
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Established long standing relationship with critical customers through consultative approach and strong delivery capabilities
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
Project Manger / Integration Architect
Cognizant
08.2016 - 07.2021
- Project Manager for leading Public Sector Organization in UK with large scale cloud transformation (Azure); Project included development of decision support tool in Agile methodologies and involved in defining new operating model for the delivery life cycle. Managed 30+ members with multiple tech stack.
- Service Manager and Technical Lead managed/led an Enterprise SOA Platform/Services Support & Development Projects which involved the maintenance production and nonproduction Oracle FMW & SOA environments, supporting the applications & services hosted on the servers; Managed 50+ members with multiple tech stack
- Project Manager for implementing few internal projects in Agile methodologies for the national standards organisation in UK
- Delivery Lead, Functional Architect for Making Tax Digital solution for Leading Public Sector in UKSuccessfully managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of products and services for integration initiatives.
- Streamlined communication between systems by creating seamless data interfaces, resulting in improved cross-functional collaboration.
- Optimized existing system integrations by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes, leading to increased productivity across departments.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by conducting regular audits on all integrated systems and addressing any areas of non-compliance promptly.
- Increased operational efficiency through the identification and resolution of system issues before they impacted business processes.
- Evaluated new technologies and tools relevant to system architecture while making recommendations for their implementation in future projects as needed.
- Established strong working relationships with key stakeholders to promote a collaborative approach to integration projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Enhanced system reliability through the development of thorough documentation, providing a clear understanding of integration requirements and configurations for future reference.
- Assisted in developing company-wide integration standards, promoting consistency across various projects within the organization.
- Managed stakeholder expectations through effective communication of project status updates, milestones, risks, and resource requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead Administrator, Tech Lead and Manger
Cognizant
01.2009 - 07.2021
- Project Manager & SOA lead for Oracle Tech Stack & Engineered System Practice
- Experience in managing teams in BAU, Migration and Enhancement projects of Oracle Fusion Middleware (Weblogic/SOA) spanning across Oracle Exalogic Infrastructure to High Availability solutions etc.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
- Contributed to revenue generation initiatives which led to increased financial performance.
- Oversaw vendor relationships resulting in cost savings without compromising quality.
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively managing staff schedules, workloads, and assignments.
- Supported executive decision-making with accurate data analysis, reporting, and forecasting insights.
- Maintained a secure working environment by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and regulations.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts leading to better talent acquisition rates.
- Increased employee retention through the implementation of effective onboarding programs and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture by organizing team-building activities and fostering open dialogue among employees.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing leadership, training, and support to junior administrators.
Software Engineer
TVS Infotech Ltd
03.2007 - 12.2008
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
Jr Software Engineer / Trainee
Synergy I Soft Ltd
05.2004 - 02.2007
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
04.2001 -
Skills
Project/Delivery Management
People Management
Risk Management
Integration Architecture
Project Planning
Client Relationship Management
Project Scheduling
Scope Management
Cross-Functional Communication
Training and mentoring
Financial Administration
Certification
- SAFe 5 Advanced Scrum Master (2020)
- Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) (2020)
- Prince 2 Foundation (2017)
- Prince 2 Practitioner (2017)
Timeline
Project Manger / Integration Architect - Cognizant
08.2016 - 07.2021
Lead Administrator, Tech Lead and Manger - Cognizant
01.2009 - 07.2021
Software Engineer - TVS Infotech Ltd
03.2007 - 12.2008
Jr Software Engineer / Trainee - Synergy I Soft Ltd
05.2004 - 02.2007
Periyar University - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
04.2001 -
Senior Project Manager - Cognizant
8 2022 - Current