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YOGAMANI LOKESH GANDIMENU

YOGAMANI LOKESH GANDIMENU

Resource Management Leader
Hyderabad,TG

Summary

Results-driven Resource Management & Workforce Planning Leader experienced in resource strategy, capacity planning, and operational analytics within global IT services. Achieved significant operational efficiency and revenue performance by aligning workforce planning with business objectives and driving data-driven decision-making. Focused on optimizing global resource allocation and enhancing collaboration among senior leadership and project teams to support continuous operational improvement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Resource Manager – Business Operations

Model N India Software Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad, Telangana
10.2015 - Current

• Manage global resource planning and deployment strategies across diverse delivery functions, synchronizing workforce capacity with business and revenue targets.
• Reviewed project criteria to secure adequate staffing levels and align skillsets with business demands, enhancing project readiness.
• Streamline resource allocation to ensure optimal utilization, reducing bench time and increasing billability.
• Optimized resource allocation processes through efficient scheduling and tracking systems.
• Streamlined resource allocation to optimize utilization and minimize bench time, directly contributing to increased billability.
• Provide insights into utilization fulfilment performance demand pipeline and capacity projections.
• Experience engaging with various support channels and strategizing for both FTE and vendor workforces.
• Evaluate discrepancies in forecasting and productivity alongside operating executive and competency centre/delivery leaders as required
• Present capacity risks, dependencies, and staffing recommendations to operational stakeholders and WFM leadership.
• Streamlined cross-functional collaboration through coordination of shared resources among departments in a timely manner.
• Reviewed project scopes consistently to facilitate appropriate resource allocation amid shifting priorities or unforeseen obstacles.
• Enhance continuous improvement strategies within resource management function.
• Facilitated implementation of best practices and standard processes, strengthening workforce planning governance and improving operational consistency.

Consultant

NTT Data Global Delivery Services Limited
06.2012 - 10.2015
  • Managed workforce planning and deployment activities for SAP practice supporting 480+ consultants across multiple projects and delivery engagements.
  • Achieved and maintained a 95% resource fulfillment rate, minimizing delivery delays and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated closely with sales, recruitment, and delivery teams to ensure seamless workforce planning and project staffing.
  • Coordinated with sales, recruitment, and delivery teams to streamline workforce planning and enhance project staffing.
  • Monitored utilization metrics and applied optimization strategies to enhance workforce efficiency and boost operational performance.
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives targeting deployment effectiveness and resource optimization.

Education

MBA - International Business

School of Management Studies, JNTU
Hyderabad
01-2011

Skills

Resource management

Workforce planning

Operations strategy

Deployment strategy

Supply forecasting

Utilization Optimization

KPI reporting

Operational analytics

Data Visualization

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder Management

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Most Valuable Player – GCS Annual Awards (2019), Outstanding Achievement Award – GCS (2018), Outstanding Performance Award – NTT Data (2014), Best Team Player Award – NTT Data (2015)

Timeline

Resource Manager – Business Operations

Model N India Software Pvt. Ltd.
10.2015 - Current

Consultant

NTT Data Global Delivery Services Limited
06.2012 - 10.2015

MBA - International Business

School of Management Studies, JNTU
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