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Khalid Dar
Srinagar,JK
Summary
Brief Overview
Experienced Senior Project Manager with PMP and Scrum Master certification ready to provide strong technical direction and strategy development to Agile and DevOps teams across development unit. Highly technical experience in solution architecture and project implementation environments and keen abilities in business management including budgets, scheduling, and business development. Success in B2B and B2C and client management.
Overview
5
5
Languages
4
4
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
MAMS Infra Projects
Dubai, Dubai
10.2010 - 11.2020
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Collaborated with business users, technical teams, database administrators and testing teams during kickoff meetings, joint application designing and planning sessions to validate requirements.
- Developed procedures to update CRM and other software in terms of compliant information and collected compliance data.
- Directed offsite team design, transition and standardization of 15+ processes, resulting in maximized team resources and management.
- Maintained strict budgetary control on 5 projects ranging from $5 Mn to $25 Mn and working with project teams to track costs and control expenditures without sacrificing quality.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and presentation skills in effort to promote future business opportunities.
- Executed projects and acted as senior project manager for multiple commercial, office, residential and public works projects.
- Managed design and manufacturing teams to build proprietary process equipment within aggressive cost and time constraints.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Empowered 50 project teams for multiple technical development in Agile environment for $5 Mn IT program.
- Produced performance and quality reports each monthly, updating customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Oversaw internal and external projects by reviewing activities, maximizing efficiency and increasing collaboration and communication transparency.
- Managed 8 project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Managed and led multi-disciplinary design team throughout development and contract document phases for $7.5 Mn project.
Project Manager
Havells India Ltd.
Srinagar, J&K
02.2008 - 08.2010
- Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
- Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Eliminated discrepancies by reviewing performance, status and safety adherence.
- Arranged for and rolled out company projects and programs that supported company's business function.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing multi projects and growing inventory diversity.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Headed 3 project teams specializing in 5 and multi activities.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures by exercising informed judgment to achieve optimal performance.
- Provided management for 15+ internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Managed all phases of $1 Mn project from procurement to commission.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Increased savings by initiating and fostering relationships with vendors to communicate on problem-areas and work closely to resolve.
- Oversaw projects for Banking by planning, designing, and scheduling.
Project Coordinator
Bharti Infratel Projects
Srinagar, J&K
04.2004 - 01.2008
- Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows as needed.
- Liaised between Bharti Infratel facility and multiple department, facilitating communications and keeping appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Maintained project schedules by managing timelines and making proactive adjustments.
- Transitioned projects from estimation and pre-construction phase to well-defined project execution plan.
- Formulated complete project plans and coordinated engineering, design and shop drawing efforts.
- Collaborated with project owners and team members to set ambitious but achievable goals.
- Provided technical direction on telecom projects and initiatives to other engineers, designers and technicians.
- Tracked all hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Oversaw onboarding and mentorship, planned and executed meetings and developed project documentation.
- Coordinated presentations for customers and project members detailing project scope, progress and results, keeping all entities well-informed of milestones and goals.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Coordinated and executed all elements of stakeholder events including logistics, budgets, venue selection, activity planning, transportation and entertainment.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and devised strategies, initiatives, and events promoting products and services.
- Checked compliance of company safety plan and delivered recommendations to address regulatory issues.
- Planned and arranged meetings with external organizations and individuals, enabling all parties to meet and discuss project progress.
- Counseled departmental leaders to determine issues and deliver solutions to individualized problems and concerns.
- Collaborated with project leaders to comply with accounting needs for project maintenance requirements.
- Performed on-site field surveys and wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Oversaw productivity streams for ongoing and special projects.
- Communicated with NHQ team members to keep project on schedule.
- Gathered and disseminated project materials at key points to all stakeholders.
- Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Belford Business School
Pune 10.2006 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Project Management
Vishwa Bharti University
Raipur 07.2002 - 06.2005
Skills
Client liaison
Cost Control
Project Scheduling
Strategic Planning
Teambuilding
Conflict resolution
Project Management
Basic math
Troubleshooting
Supervision
Search Engine Optimization
Business administration
Sales and marketing
Staff Management
Business planning
Creative merchandising
Budgeting
Negotiation
Financial Management
Business Development
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved due diligence which led to implementation.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of AirTel Project.
Affiliations
- PMI
- ASQ
- WCSL
- IASSC
Software
ECRM
SAP
Beam
JIRA
SDLC
Interests
Camping
Mountaineering
Hiking
Ski
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
6 σ Black Belt
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
MAMS Infra Projects
10.2010 - 11.2020
ISO
02-2010
PMP
04-2009
Project Manager
Havells India Ltd.
02.2008 - 08.2010
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Belford Business School
10.2006 - 08.2009
ASQ
09-2006
6 σ Black Belt
11-2005
Project Coordinator
Bharti Infratel Projects
04.2004 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Project Management
Vishwa Bharti University
07.2002 - 06.2005