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Mahalakshmi Gangaraju

Mahalakshmi Gangaraju

Bangalore

Summary

Program manager with 15 years of experience in multinational corporations, specializing in Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Demonstrated success in managing complex projects from inception to completion, enhancing organizational efficiency through strategic planning and process improvement. Proven leadership in team collaboration and stakeholder management, driving initiatives that support operational goals. Expertise in financial management, logistics analysis, and cross-functional communication, contributing to high productivity and project success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager - Program Management

Michael Page - Publicise Sapient & Circle K (Clients)
06.2023 - Current
  • Executed comprehensive project management across all phases of project life cycle adhering to PMI standards.
  • Developed detailed project plans, encompassing schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
  • Defined project milestones and success criteria, aligning initiatives with organizational goals.
  • Facilitated communication between project teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve conflicts.
  • Tracked program performance metrics to identify areas for process optimization and efficiency improvements.
  • Coached Scrum Masters and conducted training on JIRA and Confluence to enhance team workflows.
  • Managed client relationships and vendor contracts, ensuring timely delivery of services and satisfaction.
  • Implemented effective change management processes to address unforeseen issues in project execution.

Advisor - Project/Program Management-Scrum Master

Quess Corp Limited - Dell Technologies (Client)
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Managed project life-cycle phases, ensuring adherence to PMI standards and professional responsibilities.
  • Developed project scope, created project plans, and managed budgets through effective cost management.
  • Facilitated scrum team coaching, applying Scrum theory to enhance project execution efficiency.
  • Contributed to Product Release Planning by collaborating with product and engineering teams.
  • Achieved multiple releases with 95% flow efficiency and minimal churn rates.
  • Championed security awareness within teams, integrating security tasks into the product backlog.
  • Conducted JIRA and Confluence training sessions to optimize team workflows and documentation practices.
  • Streamlined CI/CD pipeline in coordination with DevOps, decreasing deployment time by 30%.

Project Manager

Cameo Global Communication - Cisco System, Inc. (Client)
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Executed large-scale IT projects in APJC, US, and UK regions.
  • Led project planning sessions to define scope and objectives for client initiatives.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely project execution and alignment.
  • Managed communication between stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and feedback.
  • Developed project timelines and tracked milestones throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitated regular status meetings to update stakeholders on progress and challenges.
  • Reviewed project deliverables for quality and adherence to client specifications.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
  • Utilized Waterfall and Agile methodologies to align with project requirements.
  • Managed software upgrades, network implementations, and telecommunication solutions.
  • Delivered high-technology services and products effectively on global scale.

Project Lead

First American India Private Limited
03.2010 - 12.2018
  • Led business improvement and planning projects, driving strategic organizational initiatives.
  • Managed IT software and change management projects with US stakeholders to standardize processes.
  • Streamlined procedures by creating standard operating procedures for efficiency.
  • Directed automation projects to enhance operational workflows and productivity.

Education

MBA (General) -

GEETAM University
01.2020

BBM -

Bangalore University
Vijayanagar
01.2007

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Agile methodologies
  • Project management and tools
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Vendor management
  • Team coaching and leadership
  • Risk management and mitigation
  • Budget management
  • Program alignment
  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • SharePoint and Confluence expertise
  • Jira software proficiency
  • Azure cloud management

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master, 001342920
  • PMI Course training Certificate, Pursuing PMP
  • Competent Leader certificate
  • Competent Communicator Certificate

Timeline

Manager - Program Management

Michael Page - Publicise Sapient & Circle K (Clients)
06.2023 - Current

Advisor - Project/Program Management-Scrum Master

Quess Corp Limited - Dell Technologies (Client)
08.2021 - 06.2023

Project Manager

Cameo Global Communication - Cisco System, Inc. (Client)
04.2019 - 08.2021

Project Lead

First American India Private Limited
03.2010 - 12.2018

MBA (General) -

GEETAM University

BBM -

Bangalore University

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