Divyani Basantani
Surat
Summary
Experienced Project Leader/Senior Project Manager with a 9+ year track record in coordinating complex programs, directing teams, and achieving business goals. Proficient in risk mitigation, problem-solving, and effective communication with senior management. Demonstrates leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills. Successful history of managing projects across geographically distributed teams in the US, Canada, Ireland, Europe, and South Asia. Proven ability to lead and execute projects from inception to launch, spanning various industries and project methodologies, with budgets ranging from $50,000 USD to $300,000 USD.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Lead / Sr. Project Manager
Think bridge Software Pvt. Ltd.
12.2022 - Current
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates, and processes.
- Met with manager weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Analyzed financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems.
- Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
- Led team of engineers in providing design and engineering solutions to various clients and market sectors.
- Recruited, hired and supervised resources to staff project team.
- Developed and trained junior team members by leveraging industry experience to achieve optimal project strategy.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
Project Manager
Snipp Interactive Inc.
11.2021 - 12.2022
Associate Project Manager
Casepoint LLC.
01.2021 - 11.2021
PMO South Asia
Nielsen India Pvt Ltd.
11.2019 - 01.2021
Sr. PMO Analyst
Indus Towers Ltd (A Deming Prize Winner Company)
08.2016 - 11.2019
PMO Analyst
Indus Towers Ltd (A Deming Prize Winner Company)
07.2015 - 08.2016
Education
Bachelor of Engineering-Electrical Engineering -
Parul Institute of Engineering And Technology (Gujarat Technological University)
Vadodara06.2015
H.S.C-Science Stream -
Rosary High School
01.2011
S.S.C -
Rosary High School
Vadodara03.2009
Skills
- Project Management
- Effective Communication
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Multi-Tasking Skills
- Risk Management
- Team Building Leadership
- Strategic Analytics & Planning
- Multicultural remote teams management
- Project Budgeting Cost Controls
- Scrum Professional & Agile Practitioner
- Critical thinking skills
- Performance evaluation
- Processes implementation and improvement
- Client Relationship Management
- Cross-Functional Communication
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Gujarati
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Sindhi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance
- Completed 35 Hours of PDU for PMP Certification from Cognitel
- Machine Learning (Python & R) training
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Global Marketing Research and Analytics
- Business Intelligence and knowledge management system & Diploma in Project Management
- Recognized with Certification for publishing a paper in the international journal of electrical and electronic research (IJEER) 2015
- Project Patented at Parul University with Patent Application No. 201721014730
- Indus Learning & Development Channel: - Certification for IPMA (Indus Project Management Associate), IPMP (Indus Project Management Professional), TQM, Business Communication, Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, Impactful Performance Conversation, Business of Telecom, Advanced excel, Advanced presentation skills, Advanced Time management Skills, Corporate integrated and operation expert for telecom sites
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/21/1993
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Project Lead / Sr. Project Manager
Think bridge Software Pvt. Ltd.
12.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Snipp Interactive Inc.
11.2021 - 12.2022
Associate Project Manager
Casepoint LLC.
01.2021 - 11.2021
PMO South Asia
Nielsen India Pvt Ltd.
11.2019 - 01.2021
Sr. PMO Analyst
Indus Towers Ltd (A Deming Prize Winner Company)
08.2016 - 11.2019
PMO Analyst
Indus Towers Ltd (A Deming Prize Winner Company)
07.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Engineering-Electrical Engineering -
Parul Institute of Engineering And Technology (Gujarat Technological University)
H.S.C-Science Stream -
Rosary High School
S.S.C -
Rosary High School
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