Results-oriented Project Management with 4.6 years of specialized experience and 9.3 years overall in Order Management, B2B Sales, Product, and Renewals Growth. Demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams of up to 25 members, successfully delivering complex projects punctually and within time frame.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Akarya Solutions Pvt Ltd - Client: Cisco Systems India
09.2022 - 03.2024
Spearheaded wireless EFT Cisco software and hardware projects, delivering tailored solutions for client needs.
Oversaw the full project management lifecycle, from initiation to successful closure.
Led a 18–25 member cross-functional team including Account Managers, Engineers, and Software Developers.
Developed and tracked detailed project timelines to ensure on-time delivery.
Generated comprehensive stakeholder reports with status updates and progress tracking.
Managed timely delivery of software releases and bug fixes to maintain product integrity.
Applied Agile and Waterfall methodologies to efficiently drive project execution.
Collaborated with Legal, Compliance, Technology, Operations, and other teams for milestone planning.
Supported software upgrade sales by identifying up-sell opportunities during project delivery.
Kept clients informed with regular updates on project milestones and progress.
Identified and addressed customer needs, using feedback to improve products and services.
Built strong stakeholder relationships and developed insightful KPI's dashboards and reports.
Delivered high client satisfaction through responsive communication and solution-focused support.
Resolved product-related issues swiftly to minimize impact on project timelines.
Coordinated UAT and BETA testing efforts to validate new functionality and features.
Worked closely with delivery teams to address emerging challenges effectively.
Presented project updates to internal and external audiences, ensuring alignment with policies and goals.
Supply Chain Management.
Processed RMA requests efficiently, ensuring prompt handling and seamless replacement order facilitation.
Provided timely support to sales representatives while overseeing supply chain operations.
Streamlined supply chain processes by aligning manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing to enhance service and reduce costs.
Collaborated closely with internal teams to optimize logistics workflows and production processes.
Served as the primary contact for all RMAs-related communications across customers, warehouse, logistics, and sales.
Monitored order life-cycles to ensure timely shipping and delivery to customers.
Ensured compliance with company policies and promptly issued customer invoices.
Coordinated effectively with customers and freight forwarders to manage RMAs return logistics.
Managed open RMAs proactively to avoid delays in reverse logistics operations.
Facilitated cross-functional communication among supply chain, procurement, warehouse, and shipping teams to meet shared goals.
Provided status updates and customized reports, giving customers visibility into their RMAs progress.
Process Analyst
Akamai Technologies India Pvt Ltd
03.2022 - 07.2022
Orchestrated the renewals process for North America, catering to small, mid-sized, and enterprise-sized customers.
Ensured timely communication by sharing Renewal Orders with Sales representatives.
Order delivery and fulfillment, aligning with customer and sales requirements.
Generated renewal order forms on Momentum, and verified product and contract IDs on Siebel.
Worked closely with customers and partners to expedite the resolution of customer issues.
Renewal Sales Analyst
Replicon Software
08.2019 - 03.2022
Managed the renewals process across a designated territory covering small to enterprise-level customers.
Delivered Wireless Timekeeping Project Software solutions tailored to client needs.
Boosted profitability through pricing adjustments, tech innovations, and identifying up-sell opportunities.
Coordinated with the field team to conduct beta testing prior to new software deployments.
Issued renewal quotes at strategic intervals (90, 60, 45 days) based on contract timelines.
Reported churn to the manager, securing approval for any losses exceeding 25%.
Promoted Premium Support, aiming for 15% of ACV in key accounts while closely monitoring account health.
Created precise sales forecasts from sales insights and compiled reports for senior leadership.
Negotiated and delivered standard uplift terms on renewal contracts.
Progressed renewal deals through CRM stages with consistent follow-up and tracking.
Collaborated with partners and customers to resolve inquiries, leveraging internal team support when needed.
Seller Partner Support
Amazon India
03.2019 - 06.2019
Managed seller account as an administrator, offering end-to-end support for UK Seller Central operations.
Assisted UK partner sellers in updating product pricing accurately on the Amazon platform.
Guided new sellers in choosing the right plans to successfully launch their Amazon journey.
Ensured marketplace efficiency by preventing duplicate detail pages for listed products.
Process Analyst
Thomson Reuters
11.2014 - 02.2019
Granted client access to the E-INVOICING/Billing Portal by managing user permissions for Thomson Reuters subscribers.
Led the Genesis Project for three years, successfully migrating legacy and new customers to a modern platform.
Performed background checks via Thomson Reuters World-Check using Siebel Activities aligned with the TDO process.
Processed direct access requests for external clients, enabling invoice visibility through EI Activities on the portal.
Managed invoicing and billing workflows, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions to maintain financial oversight.
Collaborated with the Credit Controller to track reversals and RAR under the 'ZERO REVERSAL' process for key accounts.
Compiled Reuters photo data monthly by extracting raw content from the Picture Backup Site and generating detailed reports.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Bangalore University
05.2014
Skills
Project Management
Order Management
Renewal Growth
Up Sale and Cross Sale
Ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate
Risk and Task Management
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
Process Improvement Implementation
Cross-functional collaboration
Agile & Water Methodology
Microsoft Excel & Project
Salesforce
Siebel CRM & SAP
Smartsheet & Sharepoint
Jira Ticketing
Certification
NSE Certification in Financial Markets (NCFM) 61%
Advanced Excel - Pursuing
PowerBI - Pursuing
SQL - Pursuing
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
Marathi
Tamil
Kannada
Timeline
Project Manager
Akarya Solutions Pvt Ltd - Client: Cisco Systems India
09.2022 - 03.2024
Process Analyst
Akamai Technologies India Pvt Ltd
03.2022 - 07.2022
Renewal Sales Analyst
Replicon Software
08.2019 - 03.2022
Seller Partner Support
Amazon India
03.2019 - 06.2019
Process Analyst
Thomson Reuters
11.2014 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Commerce -
Bangalore University
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