Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards Recognition
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ProjectManager

LAKSH laksh

Project Manager
bangalore,Karnataka

Summary

Experienced Project Manager with over a decade of experience leading complex software product development projects globally. Proficient in Agile methodologies and knowledgeable in cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, and IBM Cloud. Recognized for achieving impactful results through strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and precise execution. Demonstrates a track record of delivering high-visibility projects on time and within budget, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and exceeding stakeholder expectations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Project Manager

KPIT Technologies
Bengaluru
06.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded the development of project charters and detailed scope documentation for Setting Up Virtual Development environment for Honda Motors, accelerating project initiation by 23% and securing 98% stakeholder approval through effective communication and alignment.
  • Enhanced project management processes, resulting in a 25% decrease in delivery timeline variances and a 30% improvement in quality metrics through the implementation of robust tracking and reporting mechanisms.
  • Directed strategic planning initiatives with clearly defined milestones and detailed work breakdown structures, boosting team productivity by 22% and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
  • Streamlined communication between project teams, senior management, and key stakeholders, reducing requirement clarification cycles by 35% and fostering a collaborative project environment.
  • Led distributed global teams using Agile methodologies, increasing sprint velocity by 18% and reducing defect rates by 27% through effective Agile practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Established proactive risk management frameworks that identified and mitigated 92% of potential issues, minimizing project disruptions and ensuring on-time delivery.

Project Manager

IBM India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
06.2021 - 05.2024
  • Successfully delivered multiple complex software development projects (e.g., Setting up of Public Charging Infrastructure and Telematics Projects) for Honda Motors, consistently achieving 100% adherence to schedule and quality standards and maintaining a 96% customer satisfaction rating.
  • Conducted regular gate reviews and quality assurance assessments, reducing post-deployment issues by 43% and eliminating compliance violations through rigorous quality control measures.
  • Developed detailed project plans that improved resource utilization efficiency by 24% and shortened project ramp-up time by 32%, optimizing project execution and resource allocation.
  • Closely monitored project performance against established baselines, achieving 95% accuracy in identifying and correcting variances within 48 hours and ensuring project objectives were met.
  • Conducted Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with stakeholders, identifying 2 new value-adding initiatives that generated $750K in additional revenue and strengthened stakeholder relationships.
  • Managed project change control processes with 99% accuracy, accommodating numerous change requests while preserving original project timelines and minimizing disruptions.
  • Led automation initiatives that resulted in a 65% productivity increase, a 10% reduction in project costs, and a 28% improvement in delivery quality, demonstrating a commitment to process optimization and efficiency.

Project Manager

Birlasoft Limited
Bengaluru
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Optimized resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects, improving resource utilization by 26%, reducing attrition by 10%, and ensuring efficient project staffing.
  • Implemented structured project closing procedures, increasing knowledge transfer efficiency by 35% and reducing transition issues by 42%, facilitating seamless project handovers.
  • Leveraged project management tools to enhance reporting accuracy by 47% and decrease administrative overhead by 32%, streamlining project management processes.
  • Instituted quality assurance measures that reduced critical defects by 38% and prevented 89% of potential customer escalations, ensuring high-quality project deliverables.
  • Established early warning systems that proactively identified 94% of project risks, enabling the timely resolution of 87% of potential issues and minimizing project disruptions.
  • Championed innovation initiatives through collaborative brainstorming sessions, improving quality by 10%, accelerating delivery speed by 22%, and generating 12 process improvement ideas.

Project Manager

KPIT Technologies
Bengaluru
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Optimized resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects, improving resource utilization by 26%, reducing attrition by 10%, and ensuring efficient project staffing.
  • Implemented structured project closing procedures, increasing knowledge transfer efficiency by 35% and reducing transition issues by 42%, facilitating seamless project handovers.
  • Leveraged project management tools to enhance reporting accuracy by 47% and decrease administrative overhead by 32%, streamlining project management processes.
  • Instituted quality assurance measures that reduced critical defects by 38% and prevented 89% of potential customer escalations, ensuring high-quality project deliverables.
  • Established early warning systems that proactively identified 94% of project risks, enabling the timely resolution of 87% of potential issues and minimizing project disruptions.
  • Championed innovation initiatives through collaborative brainstorming sessions, improving quality by 10%, accelerating delivery speed by 22%, and generating 12 process improvement ideas.

Project Executive

YASH Technologies
Bengaluru
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Cultivated client relationships through regular Management Review Meetings (MRMs), increasing client retention by 25%, expanding service scope by 40%, and enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Conducted comprehensive project audits, ensuring 100% adherence to quality assurance standards and reducing compliance-related issues by 55%.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to streamline project transitions, reducing handover time by 37% and minimizing documentation errors by 45%.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by 15% through effective goal setting and regular performance reviews, improving on-time deliverable completion rates by 28%.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar
04.2009 - 01.2013

Skills

Project execution management

Certification

SAFE - Scaled Agilist

Awards Recognition

  • Manager Choice Award
  • Growth Award - Birlasoft: Honoured for leading 32% account growth.

Timeline

Project Manager

KPIT Technologies
06.2024 - Current

Project Manager

IBM India Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 05.2024

Project Manager

Birlasoft Limited
01.2019 - 01.2021

Project Manager

KPIT Technologies
01.2017 - 01.2019

Project Executive

YASH Technologies
01.2015 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Guru Nanak Dev University
04.2009 - 01.2013

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