HJ HARSHAVARDHAN
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Associate Manager (PMO) with a robust 9.1-year track record in steering project lifecycles, operational management, and stakeholder coordination within large-scale enterprise initiatives. Excels in advancing PMO standards, maintaining data integrity, and fostering transparent reporting for executive stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Associate Manager - PMO
HCL Technologies Ltd.
Nagpur
03.2024 - 04.2026
- Achieved 100% compliance with PMO frameworks through robust governance and assurance activities.
- Managed project portfolio tracking to ensure alignment with organizational strategy and performance metrics.
- Developed Power BI dashboards and governance templates, significantly enhancing reporting accuracy.
- Conducted risk assessments and root cause analyses to support timely project delivery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve workflow visibility and operational efficiency.
- Facilitated weekly and monthly stakeholder meetings to monitor progress and manage risks.
Senior PMO Coordinator
Wipro Technologies Ltd.
Mysore
10.2019 - 09.2023
- Ensured on-time completion of all deliverables by meticulously tracking project progress.
- Oversaw a team of 15+ members, managing workload distribution and daily operations.
- Optimized resource allocation through effective utilization tracking and planning sheets maintenance.
- Maintained continuous project status updates, highlighting key risks and dependencies.
- Facilitated project meetings, including client syncs and status reviews for alignment.
- Coordinated with clients and teams to ensure smooth communication and issue resolution.
- Analyzed project data for identifying bottlenecks and suggesting actionable improvements.
Junior Associate PMO Analyst
Wipro Technologies (Vara Infotech Pvt Ltd)
Bangalore
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Supported governance functions and day-to-day PMO operations for major banking transformation projects.
- Developed project schedules while monitoring resource allocations and financial tracking reports.
- Coordinated invoicing and billing data validation with finance teams to ensure timely submissions.
- Prepared executive-level dashboards and status reports, highlighting key risks and milestones.
- Maintained project documentation, risk registers, and compliance logs for audit readiness.
- Contributed to continuous improvement frameworks and PMO best practices across initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Sambharam Institute of Technology
Bengaluru01.2016
Diploma in Civil Engineering - undefined
RR Polytechnic
Bengaluru01.2013
Skills
Project Lifecycle Management
Agile and Waterfall
Portfolio Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Risk and Issue Management
Resource Management
Finance and Billing Management
Team Management
Certification
Professional Certificate by Coursera - Google Project Management, 2025-01-01
Accomplishments
- Awarded Well Performer of the Year, 2018, ICICI Bank (Vara Infotech)
- Recognized as Good Leadership in Business Operations, 2022, Wipro Technologies
Timeline
Associate Manager - PMO
HCL Technologies Ltd.
03.2024 - 04.2026
Senior PMO Coordinator
Wipro Technologies Ltd.
10.2019 - 09.2023
Junior Associate PMO Analyst
Wipro Technologies (Vara Infotech Pvt Ltd)
08.2017 - 09.2019
Diploma in Civil Engineering - undefined
RR Polytechnic
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Sambharam Institute of Technology