Lisha KR
Project Manager, Digitrell, Cochin
Cochin
Summary
Resourceful and results-oriented Project Manager with 2 years of experience in managing business operations, financial oversight, and resource allocation to ensure smooth project execution. Proficient in procurement, production scheduling, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination. Skilled in maintaining continuous operations across departments while ensuring adherence to quality standards.
MBA graduate with 1 year of proven experience in HR operations, including manpower retention, employee performance enhancement, and strategic organizational development. Recognized as a trusted point of contact for HR strategy and execution, with a strong focus on aligning people practices with business goals. Demonstrated success in reorganizing business direction and implementing initiatives that strengthen workforce engagement and productivity.
Dedicated educator with 5+ years of teaching experience, known for simplifying complex concepts, mentoring students, and fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment. Passionate about knowledge sharing, curriculum development, and bridging the gap between industry and academia through practical teaching methods and real-world case studies.
Experienced Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience leading major international projects such as ICE and Brooks, collaborating with global clients to deliver high-quality software solutions. Adept at applying quality improvement frameworks with a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills that drive process improvements and operational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
Digitrell
01.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
HR head
Cedar Home store
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: an interior design firm
- Front-leading the entire gamut of activities in HR policy updation and manpower recruitment with a team of 50+ members entailing O&M, Production & Planning, Cost Management, HSE Management, Quality Management, HR Management & Vendor Development
- Spearheading entire HR policy formulation and bringing up a company from scratch to an MNC
- Preparing production & dispatch plans, organizing resources to meet the business requirement; evaluating production deviations, investigating the critical deviations and maintain records for the same
- Setting-up & completing various projects in coordination with Cross-functional Teams to develop entire process from scratch to ensure streamlined production activities; collaborating with various departments for implementing effective asset management, maintenance and activities
- Conducting process & quality audits and implementing stringent quality control systems to enhance quality & reduce the rejection rate; improving productivity; ensuring adherence to the quality standards and supervising implementation of various stages of workflow using quality tools
- Devising health safety management systems for maintaining sound environmental and safety conditions
- Mentoring, motivating & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in operations; recruiting personnel and organizing regular periodic meetings & trainings for staff for discussing issues
- Executing cost saving techniques and cost reduction activities to achieve reduction in terms of manufacturing expenditures, mandays, purchase, raw materials & energy consumption; implementing various continuous improvements
- An interior design firm
- Headed complete HR Team, assisting company CEO/COO/CFO & Coordination between logistics & Operation team
- Developed the team of logistics, operation, sales & design team and successfully setting up a company structure from scratch
- Assigned as Design team head for social media handling and catalogue design
- Awarded with Best Employee in recognition of safe and successful operations for multiple times
- Maintained all documentation of QHSE, training to others for awareness of all these
Software Learning and Development Instructor
Jabal Farsan
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Played a key role in training manpower in software skills to develop a skilled manpower in Saudi Arabia
- Awarded with Best Employee in recognition of safe and successful execution of L&D multiple times
Software Learning and Development Instructor
01.2010 - 01.2016
Software Engineer lead
NeST solutions
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Played a key role in training manpower in software skills to develop a skilled manpower
- Played efficient role in Overseas projects like ICE/BROOKS and winning best project execution award for successfully completing the project
- Awarded with Best Employee in recognition of safe and successful execution of software projects on time multiple times
Education
B.Tech. - Computer Science Engineering
Government Engineering College
MBA - IT
Symbiosis university
Skills
Manpower optimization
Effectively reducing attrition rate
Quality assurance
Vendor Development
HR policy updating
Project management
Project planning and development
Strategic planning
Team collaboration
Work flow planning
Project scheduling
Document management
Customer relations
Presentations
Team bonding
Resource allocation
Cross-functional collaboration
Data review
Client rapport
Location
Cochin, Kerala
Education And Trainings
- B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering, Government Engineering College, Idukki, 2007
- MBA in IT, Symbiosis University, Pune, 2011
Conference And Paper Presented
- Single handedly arranged mega launch of Bonaldo brand in India
- Presented Technical Papers at HR meets conducted by Cedar Home Store
- HR policy formulation in Cedar Home Store, Cochin
Notable Accomplishments
Headed complete HR Team, assisting company CEO/COO/CFO & Coordination between logistics & Operation team, Developed the team of logistics, operation, sales & design team and successfully setting up a company structure from scratch, Assigned as Design team head for social media handling and catalogue design, Awarded with Best Employee in recognition of safe and successful operations multiple times, Maintained all documentation of QHSE, training to others for awareness of all these, Played a key role in training manpower in software skills to develop a skilled manpower in Saudi Arabia, Awarded with Best Employee in recognition of safe and successful execution of L&D multiple times, Played a key role in training manpower in software skills to develop a skilled manpower, Played efficient role in Overseas projects like ICE/BROOKS and winning best project execution award for successfully completing the project, Awarded with Best Employee in recognition of safe and successful execution of software projects on time multiple times
Training
- Focus Infotech & IDE solutions as part of Engineering Curriculum
- Attended conferences on HR management
Personal Information
- Location Preference: Anywhere in India
- Industry Preference: HR domain
- Date of Birth: 03/28/85
Driving Cooking Music
Enjoys driving scenic routes, exploring culinary creativity, and listening to music for relaxation and motivation.
Timeline
Project Manager
Digitrell
01.2024 - Current
HR head
Cedar Home store
01.2022 - 01.2023
Software Learning and Development Instructor
Jabal Farsan
01.2016 - 01.2021
Software Learning and Development Instructor
01.2010 - 01.2016
Software Engineer lead
NeST solutions
01.2007 - 01.2010
MBA - IT
Symbiosis university
B.Tech. - Computer Science Engineering
Government Engineering College