Harshita Joshi Verma
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic and forward-thinking Vice President with 19 years of experience leading cross-disciplinary teams to spearhead innovation, Product development, overhaul operations, and drive business growth. I have successfully created and launched an Innovation Studio, resulting in a 35% reduction in time to market and a 45% increase in project efficiency.
Skilled in restructuring organizations, enhancing governance frameworks, and securing high-value service contracts. Adept at developing predictive models, optimizing operations, and achieving revenue targets. I am a visionary leader with a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, and strategic growth. Proficient in budgeting, creating prototypes, and leveraging advanced technology applications to drive impactful change.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Head of Innovation Studios
State Street
Mumbai
03.2021 - Current
- As part of the Investment Services Organization, spearheaded the creation and launch of an Innovation Studio, leading a cross-disciplinary team of designers, developers, and business analysts.
- Designed 400+ interactive presentations and developed 20+ prototypes for advanced technology applications.
- Led Innovation Studios in the development and execution of 100+ projects, and development and management of new products that supported reducing overall time to market by 35% and boosting project efficiency by 45%.
- Managed the design and development life-cycle leading to successful deliveries of 400+ dynamic presentations, product demos, User Experience (UX) redesign, branding video projects, iterative designs, and function maps.
- Built and managed a highly skilled cross-functional team of Senior Designers, Developers, and Business Analysts.
- Developed team budget and staffing projections, securing additional funding for future development.
- Invested in research areas including gamification, virtual spaces, interactive avatars, virtual reality, and augmented reality.
- Created a culture of collaboration and innovation that resulted in a 40% increase in employee engagement and improved productivity contributing to the overall commercial strategy for the organization.
Ambassador & Mentor
Jobs for her
Bengaluru
04.2014 - Current
- Developed strategic partnerships with industry leaders, fostering a 20% increase in collaborative initiatives.
- Expanded network by engaging with 100+ women from diverse backgrounds at seminars. Led 'Restarter Drive,' increasing participation by 30%.
- Mentored multiple groups of relaunchers, resulting in a 40% increase in successful career transitions.
- Attended various forums, seminars, workshops, and official functions as Ambassador.
Vice President, Corporate Governance
State Street
Mumbai
05.2016 - 02.2021
- Overhauled JV-wide compliance protocols, established charters for JV board delegated committees, improving audit performance by 50%.
- Implemented an enhanced governance framework to ensure transparency and respect for shareholders.
- Led 8+ strategic projects resulting in operational efficiencies, risk mitigation, and improved decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve organizational challenges, resulting in improved operational, financial, risk management efficiencies and streamlined the reporting processes.
- Managed quarterly filings for Board of Directors' meetings.
- Established a comprehensive strategic plan around timely payment ofJV invoice that increased operational efficiency by 60%
Business Manager
Anamind Business Consulting
Bengaluru
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Improved client base and enhanced annual revenue through strategic analysis and restructuring.
- Directed demand forecast projects and developed predictive models to analyze sales trends.
Asst. Business Head
Franklin Covey India and South Asia
Bengaluru
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Secured and managed high-value service contracts, increasing company revenue by 8%.
- Prospected new clients and achieved revenue targets by 20%.
- Developed and maintained customer relationships, resulting in a 10% increase in repeat business.
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities that resulted in the acquisition of 2 new accounts.
Client Services Manager
Zyme working with Google, VMWare, Microsoft
Bengaluru
12.2010 - 04.2014
- Achieved 60% growth in revenue per quarter through operational optimization.
- Led complex projects with aggressive timelines and managed a budget of $330M+.
- Identified key areas for operational efficiency, resulting in $50K+ savings annually.
- Acted as a mentor and provided guidance to the management team to ensure successful execution of initiatives.
- Led a team of 60 including Business Analysts, Developers, Design consultants and Solution Architects to successfully execute on 3 large-scale projects, resulting in a 30% increase in revenue.
Associate Client Services Lead
Convergys India Pvt. Ltd
Bengaluru
06.2005 - 11.2010
- Increased reporting efficiency by 40%.
- Managed a team of 20 developers and reporting analysts, driving multiple analytics projects across the organization, generating efficiencies worth 250 FTEs in a year.
- Used analytics and reporting to track and measure key performance indicators, providing valuable insights to managers.
Education
MBA - Finance & Operations
Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
Pune, India06-2008
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics)
Kumaon University
Nainital, Uttarakhand, India04-2005
Skills
- Corporate Branding
- Metrics Tracking
- Resource Allocation
- Business-Technology Integration Specialist
- Design & Innovation
- Setting up and Leading Large Cross-functional Teams
- Dynamic Team Building and Leadership
- Strategic & Tactical Planning
- Market Research
- Product & Program Management
- Employee Training & Mentoring
- Process Optimization
- Competitive Analytics
- Cross functional collaboration
- Business Process Improvement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Contract Negotiation
- Proposals and presentations
Certification
- Certification on Sales Forecasting from Scandinavian Institute of Business Analytics in 2016
- Metaverse from Meta in 2024
- Design Thinking for Innovation from University of Virginia in 2024
- Extended Reality Certification from University of Michigan in 2024
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Vice President, Head of Innovation Studios
State Street
03.2021 - Current
Vice President, Corporate Governance
State Street
05.2016 - 02.2021
Business Manager
Anamind Business Consulting
01.2016 - 03.2016
Asst. Business Head
Franklin Covey India and South Asia
08.2015 - 12.2015
Ambassador & Mentor
Jobs for her
04.2014 - Current
Client Services Manager
Zyme working with Google, VMWare, Microsoft
12.2010 - 04.2014
Associate Client Services Lead
Convergys India Pvt. Ltd
06.2005 - 11.2010
MBA - Finance & Operations
Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics)
Kumaon University
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