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KARTIK MOHAN PILLAY

KARTIK MOHAN PILLAY

Bengaluru

Summary

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
KARTIK MOHAN PILLAY