Kavita Venkatesan
Project Manager (UK Dependent Visa Holder)
Fleet
Summary
Experienced with coordinating multifaceted projects from inception to completion. Utilizes strategic planning and resource allocation to drive project success. Track record of fostering team collaboration and maintaining open communication with stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.
Highly organized individual with more than 8 years working as Assistant Project Manager for Oracle Retail companies. Experienced in Project Management and committed to providing outstanding client service and support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Associate Project Manager
Aspire Systems
06.2025 - Current
- Currently a Project Manager responsible for end-to-end Project Delivery for a US Client
- Managing a team of 52+ members across different tracks/business areas of Supply Chain, Stores Systems, Corporate Systems, Merchandise & Allocation, Reporting and Analytics, E-Commerce
- Accountable for ensuring Scope Control and Budget Control and managing stakeholders.
- Monitored progress of projects through regular status updates, identifying potential issues and taking corrective actions when necessary.
- Participated in continuous improvement efforts within the organization by contributing ideas for process enhancements based on lessons learned from previous projects.
- Served as the primary point of contact for clients during the entire course of assigned projects, addressing concerns and providing updates on progress.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to successfully achieve project milestones and objectives.
- Evaluated team members'' performance throughout the duration of projects, providing constructive feedback for professional growth opportunities.
- Managed change requests effectively by assessing impacts on scope, timeline, budget, or resources before incorporating changes into existing plans or schedules.
- Identified and resolved risks to minimize project disruption.
- Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Business Architecture Associate Manager
Accenture Solutions Private Ltd
04.2025 - 05.2025
- This role was a continuation of my position at Logic Information Systems, as the organization was acquired by Accenture.
- Initiated process improvements based on thorough analysis of internal operations data resulting in enhanced productivity levels.
- Managed cross-functional projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company objectives.
- Led team meetings regularly to discuss progress updates, identify challenges or roadblocks, and provide guidance towards successful project completion.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies.
Manager
Logic Information Systems
10.2012 - 03.2025
- Accomplished, committed and creative Manager (certified Scrum Master-Beginner level) with more than 7 years of Project management experience delivering IT projects 'on-time and within budget through improved productivity, performance and cost control.
- 12 years of experience in Oracle Retail and Retek applications as Delivery head for Quality Assurance, Production support and End-to-end development of functionalities.
- Managed portfolio of 35+ members in Shared model
- Optimization actions and activities
- Techno-Functional knowledge on Oracle RMS, RESA, RPM, REIM, RA/RI, RPAS at various levels
- Good Knowledge in SQL, PLSQL, UNIX, PROC and SHELL SCRIPTING.
- Guided team members on process management, code review, compliance to quality standards
- Proven manager for cross functional 25+ membered team since 2015.
- Proven abilities in establishing effective task priorities, work independently and as an integral part of a team.
- Collaborated effectively with stakeholders, partners and project teams to aid timely delivery against technical roadmaps.
- Responded to customer concerns quickly and effectively, minimizing service disruptions.
- Had been responsible for timely metric tracking for 15+ clients that I was responsible as a Portfolio Manager.
- Regular publishing of WSR, BWSR, MSR, RACI Matrix, QBR's.
- Had been integral part of Discovery phase and due diligences.
- Have completed ITIL V4 Foundation Data Certification in 2022 and Professional Scrum Master I in 2023.
- Have solid experience in writing contracts (SOW's) for Managed Service projects.
- Have been an integral part of Hiring appropriate candidates for various roles within the organization and for client organizations
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology
Skills
UNIX
Certification
Professional Scrum Master I (2023)
FUNCTIONAL AREAS
- Oracle Retail Merchandising System (RMS)
- Oracle Retail Sales Audit (ReSA)
- Oracle Retail Price Management (RPM)
- Oracle Retail Invoice Matching (ReIM)
- Oracle Retail Analytics (RA)
- Oracle Retail Predictive Application Server (RPAS), RPAS solutions (RDF, MFP, SPO).
OPERATIONAL SKILLS
- People Management
- Pre-Sales
- Discovery
- Resource planning and Utilization
- Risk Analysis
- Client Relationship Management
- Budget Management
- Time Management
- Due Diligence
TOOLS
- SQL Developer
- Toad
- SQL
- Plus
- AppWorx & UC4 Scheduler
- PVCS/SVN
- Crontab
- Microsoft Windows
- JIRA
- Service Now
CLIENTS
- Gander Mountain, USA
- Hot Topic, USA
- Talbots, USA
- Scheels, USA
- Express, USA
- Deckers, USA
- Bluemercury, USA
- Group Dynamite, USA
- Makro, Thailand
- Holland & Barrett, Middle East
- Alshaya, Middle East
- Metro, Philippines
- Dunnes, Middle East
- Ali Bin Ali, Middle East
- Nice, Middle East
- Pepco, Middle East
- The Good Guys, Australia
- David Jones, Australia
Timeline
Associate Project Manager
Aspire Systems
06.2025 - Current
Business Architecture Associate Manager
Accenture Solutions Private Ltd
04.2025 - 05.2025
Manager
Logic Information Systems
10.2012 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
College of Engineering
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