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MAHENDRA CHOZHAN

Bangalore

Summary

Visionary Project Manager with 11 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and spearheading projects from startups to multi-million INR ventures. Recognized for exceptional leadership skills and adeptness in driving strategic growth initiatives. Proficient in project methodologies, adept at fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful results in dynamic environments. Talented Senior Project Manager with excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

ConcertAI - Symphony group
08.2023 - Current

Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and drive product development initiatives for Concert Hall, a platform hosting various applications.

  • Led cross-functional teams to boost operational efficiency and drive product development for Concert Hall, resulting in a 20% efficiency gain.
  • Collaborated with executive management to implement process improvements, yielding a 15% reduction in product development cycle time.
  • Orchestrated seamless collaboration among diverse teams, ensuring alignment and communication.
  • Developed and tracked timelines for product development, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate.
  • Identified and mitigated implementation risks, minimizing project delays by 25%.
  • Managed backlog and requirements in Jira and Confluence, increasing productivity by 30%.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, increasing team efficiency and productivity by 25%.
  • Introduced utilization metrics, optimizing resource allocation and team performance.
  • Presented monthly summaries to executive management on customer engagement and ticket resolution.

Technologies Used: Jira, Confluence, Smartsheets, Lucidchart, Salesforce, OpenAir, Microsoft Teams, Jira Service Management.

Senior Project Manager

BLP Industry.AI
01.2019 - 08.2023
  • Strategized products, business outcomes, and values with the CEO, resulting in a 15% increase in revenue
  • Led a team of 22, communicated goals and objectives, provided iterative feedback, and monitored performance of team members.
  • Delivered projects on time and under budget, saving 10 million INR and earning 98% client satisfaction.
  • Implemented agile methods, reducing project cycle time by 30%.
  • Communicated complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment, leading to a increase in stakeholder engagement.
  • Engaged customers continuously, raising retention by 20% and achieving a 95% satisfaction index.
  • Mitigated project risks, reducing disruptions by having mitigation plans.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally, achieving project success rate of 90%.
  • Implemented innovative solutions incorporating IoT, computer vision, AI, and ML, optimizing processes and increasing efficiency in FMCG, Auto, Steel, Fiber Optics, transportation, commercial buildings, and renewable energy sectors.
  • Translated user needs into actionable requirements, increasing product adoption by 20%.
  • Supported Business Development with successful RFP responses, increasing win rate by 25%.
  • Conducted successful POCs, boosting project pipeline by 30%.
  • Completed User Acceptance tests with 100% success rate.

Key Accomplishments

  • Established standardized contracting templates, incorporating lessons learned for each product, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
  • Achieved savings of 10 million INR through effective contract management in large-scale projects, demonstrating strong cost-saving abilities.
  • Generated additional revenue of 3 million INR by cross-selling products to existing customers, showcasing strategic sales and business development skills.

Project Manager

Statkraft India
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Collaborated with the COO on project delivery and control, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Led a team of 5, achieving a 10% increase in team productivity and performance.
  • Prepared Decision Gate reports, ensuring project feasibility and a 95% success rate for project approvals.
  • Delivered OPEX/CAPEX projects worth 1MM INR to 35MM INR, meeting budget and schedule requirements.
  • Achieved a 10% margin improvement through Value Engineering initiatives, enhancing profitability.
  • Ensured adherence to risk mitigation plans, resulting in on-time project delivery and minimal disruptions.
  • Played a key role in a Taskforce by Statkraft-Norway, reducing Levelized Cost of Energy in India from 4.5 rs/unit to 1.8 rs/unit.

Assistant Project Manager

Mahindra Susten
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Led and managed a team of 15 individuals, overseeing vendors and contractors to ensure timely project execution.
  • Delivered highly critical projects, saving 45,000,000 INR for customers by executing projects within 45 days from land acquisition to delivery, compared to the industry standard of 90+ days.
  • Conducted site feasibility studies for renewable projects and developed schedules for project execution.
  • Provided daily progress, quality, and safety reports to management, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Ensured legal and statutory compliance throughout project execution.
  • Managed contracts and facilitated approvals and permits for projects.
  • Conducted performance tests and adhered to Handover-Takeover (HOTO) protocols for successful project closure.

Education

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BE- EEE) -

01.2013

Skills

  • Program Management

  • Project Management

  • Artificial intelligence

  • Generative AI

  • Risk management

  • Program Management

  • Client Relationship Management

  • Strategic Leadership and Vision

  • Agile Methodologies

  • Contract Negotiation

  • Change Management Expertise

  • SDLC

  • Project Life cycle

Certification

  • Rochester Institute of Technology- Project Management Life Cycle
  • International Institute of Learning -Project Management Certificate program -The Kernzer Approach to Project management Excellence
  • IIM -Bangalore - Operations Management -Micro Masters Credentials-2017
  • IIM -Bangalore - Strategic Management -Micro Masters Credentials-2017
  • IIM -Bangalore - Corporate Finance -Micro Masters Credentials-2024
  • Lean Six Sigma Green belt certification
  • Pursuing PMP, 40 HRs of Credentials Obtained

Accomplishments

  • Awarded "The Best Performer of the Quarter" twice in 2022.
  • Saved 5MM INR in 2022 by Contract negotiation and Stakeholder management.
  • Delivered one of the largest deployments of Computer Vision technology at airports within stringent timelines- Bangalore International Airport.
  • Digitized one of the largest process line - 2Kms RUBM line for a leading Steel maker of India - Jindal Steel Power Limited.

Languages

English
Hindi
Tamil

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

ConcertAI - Symphony group
08.2023 - Current

Senior Project Manager

BLP Industry.AI
01.2019 - 08.2023

Project Manager

Statkraft India
01.2016 - 01.2019

Assistant Project Manager

Mahindra Susten
01.2013 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BE- EEE) -

MAHENDRA CHOZHAN