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Lalit Kanth Vutpala

Senior Project Manager
Hyderabad
Lalit Kanth Vutpala

Summary

Results-driven project management professional with over 13 years of experience in SDLC and Agile methodologies, excelling in roles such as Project Manager, SCRUM Master, and Release Train Engineer.

  • Expertise includes SCRUM, strategic planning, process engineering, and project leadership, supported by a strong foundation in PMO practices and balanced scorecard turnaround strategies.
  • Proven track record of achieving ambitious business objectives while enhancing project profitability by 3% to 5% through effective resource management and relationship building demonstrates a commitment to excellence.
  • Certified PSM I from SCRUM.org and recognized as a Systems Analyst by the Australian Computer Society highlight dedication to continuous improvement and superior project execution.

Experienced Project Manager with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical, and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in Agile planning and deployment.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
5
Languages

Work History

Gramont Group
Hyderabad

Senior Project Manager
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
  • Nurtured strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and credibility that facilitated smooth collaboration on shared goals.

Wells Fargo
Hyderabad

Senior Project Manager
01.2023 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Handling multiple projects under a single program, thriving towards delivery within the stipulated timelines and quality, assessing the risk factors correctly, and mitigating them on a timely basis. Shout out the key issues, and ensure the stakeholders are well prepared for the scenario.
  • Key activities:
  • Project plan.
  • Stakeholder management.
  • Finance.
  • Team building (Resource Management).
  • Risk assessment and mitigation plan.
  • Metrics and reporting.
  • Tool management (IRD)

Wells Fargo
Hyderabad

Project Manager
06.2020 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Key focused areas include customer focus, stakeholder management, strategy-driven, and product management.
  • Collaboratively worked with project delivery leads and project resources, and worked across SDLC (Clarity) and Agile (JIRA).
  • Communicated effectively with sponsors and managed remote resources in a matrix environment, including onshore resources.
  • Driven quality matrix across the projects and in Go Live.
  • Managed the highly successful transition of vendor management within the stipulated timelines, budget, and in parallel with the defined quality standards.
  • Automated the reporting and provided an aerial view to the pin-down view for the stakeholders using Power BI, Excel Macros, SharePoint, Confluence, Clarity, and JIRA.
  • Established and documented multiple processes for the new program as needed, following the WF program methodology.
  • Enabled the learning for the team to excel in the upcoming project requirements.
  • Supported the team to move up the ladder internally by providing support as needed.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.

Gap Inc.
Hyderabad

Project Manager
10.2018 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Developed a customized Enterprise Project Management solution on the SharePoint Server 2010 platform, which refined the company's day-to-day processes to effect change, resulting in improved efficiency, better quality, and effective portfolio management.
  • Administered Microsoft Project Server, and developed custom workflows using SharePoint Designer to automate tasking and increase accountability throughout the company.
  • Organized a PMO operations from an intermittent level and provided seasoned leadership in the technical onboarding operations.
  • Established a supportive environment that allowed employees to grow and provide imaginative solutions by introducing innovation channels.
  • Provided supervision and support to all team members on a project-by-project basis.
  • Created executive presentations on portfolio status for the BOD and Sr. Management.

UnitedHealth Group

Associate Project Manager
09.2015 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • As a SCRUM Master responsible for the coordination and completion of projects across various functional areas.
  • Provides subject matter expertise in areas including project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, facilitation, and other areas of expertise based on established project management techniques.
  • As a Release Train Engineer, my role includes coordination of Scrum Teams and the budget across the portfolio.
  • Providing support to the management for ad hoc and additional requests to fulfill the decision-making requirement.
  • Exceptional presentations to management on project updates, project cycle, and expected results to the high-level executives.
  • Worked for both project management methodologies: Agile and SDLC, using Rally and PPM Optics, respectively.

Accenture in India

Senior Software Engineer
11.2014 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • I worked as a contractor.
  • Incident Management: Tracking and generating reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, as well as on ad-hoc requests.
  • Continuous improvement provides inputs for management to enhance the performance of the team and process adherence.
  • Directly supported Finance, Marketing, Client Services, Sales, HR departments, as well as executive leadership teams and the Delivery Manager.
  • KPI analysis for future endorsements.
  • Data mining analysis to reduce the TAT of incident resolution.

TMI Network

Project Controller
03.2013 - 11.2014

Job overview

  • Promoted to Project Controller role to plan, schedule, and execute all stages of the e-learning process and system implementations. Assessed business implications for each project phase and monitored progress to meet deadlines, standards, and cost targets.
  • C&K with solutions that accelerated e-learning projects, shortened the production cycle by 20%.
  • Excelled in guiding the work of technical teams. Articulated project goals and scope, translated business needs into technical terms, prepared detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), and instilled shared accountability for achieving project milestones.
  • Created cost-benefit analyses and ROI assessments that were used as the basis for decision-making on proposed IT implementation projects.

IPAP Academy

Business Development Manager
08.2011 - 03.2013

Job overview

  • Involvement in the strategic planning process for marketing iOS mobile training modules.
  • Skillful meeting facilitation and engaging, informative presentation delivery.
  • Executing innovative programs and other campaigns, like team engagements and consultant meets, twice a year to build a strong ongoing relationship.
  • Managing multiple projects with regard to payment, delivery of resources, and addressing concerns raised by the client within a specific time frame. Relationship management, account control, and networking skills with a strong work ethic at all business levels, thriving on pressure and decision-making.
  • Ability to deliver a tailored sales process to achieve targets/KPIs by generating leads, probing questions, using appropriate features and benefits based on clients' needs, and matching with a tailored solution.

oo.com.au

Warehouse Administrator
11.2009 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Worked as Warehouse Administrator
  • Reconcile receipt and invoice
  • Review and report material replenishment reports
  • General admin tasks
  • Resolving networking and computer issues
  • Familiar with WMS systems and related hardware: RF Device management, set up, and maintenance
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Computer knowledge in MS Windows, MS Office applications some WMS system operation
  • Run daily reports as needed.
  • Train and coach subordinates.
  • Participates in brainstorming sessions to streamline current and new processes. Ability to submit process improvements on a consistent basis.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Optus

Admin
12.2008 - 03.2009

Job overview

  • Door to door sales, Responsible for handling sales & marketing functions and efficiently interacting with the customers.

Education

Central Queensland University
Sydney

Master of Science from Information Systems (Technology Management)
01.2010

University Overview

Acharya Nagarjuna University
Vijayawada

Master of Science from HR and Marketing
01.2008

University Overview

Osmania University
Hyderabad

Bachelor's Degree from Computer Science (DBMS)
01.2006

University Overview

Skills

Product Lifecycle Management

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Certification

Project Manager & Systems Analyst AHM 250

Timeline

Senior Project Manager
Gramont Group
10.2023 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Wells Fargo
01.2023 - 10.2023
Project Manager
Wells Fargo
06.2020 - 01.2023
Project Manager
Gap Inc.
10.2018 - 06.2020
Associate Project Manager
UnitedHealth Group
09.2015 - 09.2018
Senior Software Engineer
Accenture in India
11.2014 - 08.2015
Project Controller
TMI Network
03.2013 - 11.2014
Business Development Manager
IPAP Academy
08.2011 - 03.2013
Warehouse Administrator
oo.com.au
11.2009 - 06.2011
Admin
Optus
12.2008 - 03.2009
Central Queensland University
Master of Science from Information Systems (Technology Management)
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Master of Science from HR and Marketing
Osmania University
Bachelor's Degree from Computer Science (DBMS)

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