KEERTHANA PRAKASH
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic PMO Manager and certified PMP professional with extensive experience at BNP Paribas India Solutions, specializing in budget management and vendor oversight. Demonstrated success in enhancing organizational efficiency and compliance through strong analytical skills and effective leadership. Skilled in resource allocation and client relationship management, consistently driving projects to successful completion while cultivating a positive team environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMO Manager
BNP Paribas India Solutions Private Limited
Chennai
10.2022 - Current
- Managed tracking of HC, T&E costs, and consultancy expenses meticulously.
- Created budget reports ensuring compliance with man days and costs.
- Coordinated budget preparation processes, integrating cost estimates and headcount updates.
- Processed invoices for payment and forecasting.
- Coordinated and managed resource availability to meet project requirements.
- Involved in On-boarding of new resources and exit formalities for exiting resources
- Recruited contractors through vendor consultations with BNPP's Vendor Management team.
- Created MSAs, SOWs, and contract extensions for streamlining consultant procurement.
- Monitored compliance of projects with BNPP governance standards.
- Managed projects with a focus on governance and reporting.
- Managed forecasting of vendor costs via monthly accrual tasks.
- Created detailed financial summary of forecasted vs actual figures with project-specific data included.
- Established a comprehensive cost tracking system incorporating vendor information, purchase orders, budgeting details, and actual
Senior Associate PMO
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
03.2015 - 10.2022
- Oversaw client portfolios generating $9M in monthly revenue.
- Responsible for forecasting margin and revenue of the account for upcoming months.
- Managed profitability and cost control strategies effectively.
- Consistently managed client invoices, handling creation and follow-ups.
- Recommended strategies to decrease expenses and boost organizational efficiency.
- Handled work allocation, succession planning, and ensured project completion within set timelines.
- Strategized and planned for organization's optimal goal achievement.
- Established a reporting and communication system to monitor team performance.
- Provided effective leadership in manpower management and dispute resolution.
- Providing continuous improvements by analyzing trends and presenting recommendations to senior leadership and management.
- Coordinated production workflows to ensure seamless operations.
- Handled schedule adjustments, employee absences, and staffing concerns efficiently.
- Ensured daily activities were well-structured.
- Motivating employees to perform well, maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
- Guided project management and team coordination activities.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Maintained responsibility for all inquiries, concerns and complaints, resolving matters effectively and to satisfaction of customers.
- Analyzed data and created reports for senior management.
- Managed team resources, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring deadlines were met.
Technical Support Executive
C Cubed Solutions Pvt Ltd
Coimbatore
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided non-voice assistance for troubleshooting and problem resolution to U.S. clients.
- Trained other team members in resolving complex technical issues that require specialized knowledge or skills.
- Read technical manuals, conferred with users, or conducted computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems.
- Monitored ticketing system for incoming requests from customers requiring assistance with their products or services.
- Created detailed documentation of technical problems encountered by customers and solutions provided.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Alagappa University
Chennai12.2022
B.E - Computer Science
Anna University
Coimbatore05-2014
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Budget analysis
- Budget forecasting
- Financial analysis
- Vendor management
- Cost control
- Reporting systems
- Project status reports
- Risk assessment
- Team coordination
- Client relationship management
- Resource allocation
- Process improvement
- Key performance indicators
- Governance compliance
- Communication skills
- Data analysis
- Leadership skills
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Training & Development
- Quality assurance
- Microsoft Office packages
- Multitasking
Certification
- Project Management Professional – PMP
Project Management Institute – August 2024
- Microsoft Excel
Udemy– March 2024
Affiliations
- Got appreciation for quality work & awarded with timely promotions
- Received Best New comer award in 2016 & 2023 and Best Employee Award in 2017, 2020, 2022 & 2024
- Received Spark Award; Proactive Worker; Good Team player Award for efficient working; got
appreciations by the Client and other Stakeholders
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information provided in this resume is true to my knowledge.
Timeline
PMO Manager
BNP Paribas India Solutions Private Limited
10.2022 - Current
Senior Associate PMO
Cognizant Technology Solutions
03.2015 - 10.2022
Technical Support Executive
C Cubed Solutions Pvt Ltd
07.2014 - 01.2015
MBA - Project Management
Alagappa University
B.E - Computer Science
Anna University
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