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Overview
Work History
Education
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Overview Of Key Responsibilities And Qualification
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Awards
Projects
Training
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Certification
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Manika Sanyal

Manika Sanyal

Noida

Summary

Highly accomplished Director of Operations with extensive experience in business development and strategic planning. Recognized for development of new services and operations and realization of revenue performance and enhancement. Facilitates workforce change to support re-engineering initiatives and meet organizational financial and quality objectives. Dynamic leader consistently achieving outstanding results in challenging environments while building and maintaining strong, loyal relations with both clients and colleagues.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Director

GFK India
Gurgaon
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to maximize efficiency.
  • Analyzed performance data to identify opportunities for improvement in operations.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and legal requirements.
  • Monitored financial performance of operations and developed strategies to reduce costs and increase profit margins.
  • Oversaw the hiring process for new staff members and trained them on operational protocols.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure that all operations were running smoothly and efficiently.
  • Created reports detailing operational performance metrics such as cost savings, production output.
  • Implemented changes in processes or equipment based on feedback from customers or employees.
  • Resolved conflicts between personnel within the organization to maintain a harmonious working environment.
  • Drafted budgets for various projects related to operating activities such as capital expenditures or staffing needs.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members while ensuring that they adhere to established standards.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of staff performance against set goals and objectives in order to assess progress.
  • Identified areas where additional resources may be required due to increased demand or changing conditions.
  • Shaped strategies to drive effective execution and ongoing performance of programs throughout organization.
  • Developed and actualized strategies to generate new revenues, drive productivity, efficiency, quality, service and cost-effective resource management.
  • Increased profits by effectively managing employees to ensure optimal productivity.
  • Led 150 -member team (6 Operations Manager as Direct reported) and implemented proven tactics to boost productivity and support organizational mission.
  • Analyzed expenses and financial reports to develop effective policies and budgets, resulting in significant increase in profits.
  • Recorded and communicated budgets to executive leaders to support company objectives.

Deputy Manager

IBM India
Gurgaon
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Analyzed collected data using statistical methods and software.
  • Created daily, weekly and monthly reports for management on point of sale transactions.
  • Trained new staff on the proper use of the point of sale system.
  • Monitored staff performance at the point of sale and provided feedback as needed.
  • Monitored team performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided guidance as needed.
  • Prepared reports on data analysis activities and presented findings to senior management.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs, develop objectives, and define success metrics.
  • Trained team members on best practices for conducting data analysis projects.
  • Created dashboards to visualize key performance indicators across the organization.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for formulating overall strategy and direction for analytics initiatives .
  • Actively monitored progress against goals and objectives set out at the start of each project .

Assistant Manager

Genpact India
Noida
05.2015 - 08.2018
  • Reviewed and updated account receivables daily to ensure accuracy of customer invoices.
  • Monitored and reconciled accounts receivable ledger to identify any discrepancies or issues.
  • Assisted with the preparation of monthly financial statements for review by management.
  • Provided support in resolving customer billing disputes and inquiries.
  • Researched and resolved payment discrepancies on a timely basis.
  • Implemented internal controls over accounts receivable processes to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed strategies for improving cash flow through improved collections practices.
  • Created detailed reports analyzing aged accounts, credit balances, overdue payments.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure accurate invoicing and timely collection of payments from customers.
  • Analyzed current collection process to identify areas of improvement in efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Receivable department.
  • Supervised staff members responsible for billing and collections functions.
  • Actively participated in special projects or initiatives assigned by upper management.
  • Assisted in developing operational plans and strategies to meet organizational objectives.
  • Developed and maintained effective relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinated the implementation of new processes and systems to improve overall operations.

Assistant Manager, Accounts and Finance

IBM India
Gurgaon
07.2012 - 04.2015

Finance and Administration Transition for IBM India O2C tower from Reading, United Kingdom

- Project management (New Business outsourced to IBM) for Delhi in Jan – Feb, 2012

- Six Sigma project on Improvement of one of the CPI for IBM (2014)

- Six Sigma project on automation of the Credit log(excel) (2013) -IBM

- Client handling related to product and knowledge management - IBM

  • Analyzed customer accounts to identify payment discrepancies and develop action plans.
  • Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
  • Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
  • Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
  • Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
  • Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
  • Analyzed data from surveys or feedback forms to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Implemented new procedures or systems to improve efficiency within the organization.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
  • Served as a liaison between staff members and senior management personnel.
  • Identified cost-saving measures that could be implemented without compromising quality standards.

Quality Analyst

IBM India
Gurgaon
05.2010 - 06.2012
  • Reviewed and analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in product quality.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to investigate the source of problems in production process.
  • Provided thorough documentation on all quality control activities and results.
  • Ensured compliance with company standards, regulations and procedures related to quality control.
  • Evaluated performance metrics from existing processes to recommend improvements in product quality.
  • Assisted in the development of Quality Assurance procedures and protocols.
  • Documented nonconformities found during inspections and reported them appropriately.
  • Compiled reports detailing findings from quality assurance testing activities.
  • Maintained records of inspection results, test data, and other relevant information.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting changes or modifications to existing processes or procedures.
  • Trained personnel on proper use of tools, equipment, materials, and software used for quality assurance purposes.

Customer Care Executive

IBM Daksh
Gurgaon
06.2007 - 04.2010
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers on calls to ensure their satisfaction.
  • Investigated customer complaints and provided solutions within acceptable time frames.
  • Provided technical assistance related to product installation or operation when needed.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for improving customer satisfaction levels.
  • Conducted training sessions for new employees on proper telephone etiquette practices.
  • Maintained high satisfaction score by consistently resolving first-call issues.
  • Answered customers' questions about services and products offered at Virgin Media.
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
  • Surpassed quality target by working through scripted response plans and applying personal knowledge base to resolve concerns.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Honors in Geography

St. Xavier's College
Ranchi, Jharkhand
04-2007

Skills

  • Project and Transition management
  • Organized approach
  • Experience in SAP tool
  • Experience in Dispute Management(O2C) - Credit Notes,Debit Notes,Invoice related disputes
  • Good experience in man management & team development
  • Data driven
  • People oriented person and team player, open to learning from 360 deg feedbacks
  • Ready and receptive to change
  • Good communication and delegation skills
  • Good experience in Client handling
  • Master data management tool knowledge
  • Agile training (Certified for training as well)
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Development
  • Performance Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Service Delivery
  • Operations Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Presentation Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Client Engagement
  • Team training and development
  • Complaint Handling
  • Company policy adherence
  • Employee Performance Management

Overview Of Key Responsibilities And Qualification

  • Finance and Administration Transition for IBM India O2C tower from Reading, United Kingdom
  • Project management (New Business outsourced to IBM) for Delhi in Jan – Feb, 2012
  • Six Sigma project on Improvement of one of the CPI for IBM (2014)
  • Six Sigma project on automation of the Credit log(excel) (2013) -IBM
  • Client handling related to product and knowledge management - IBM
  • Training in IBM
  • Worked as a Quality Analyst (2010) in IBM
  • Implemented multiple process improvement ideas for GFK for new set up of Market Research business in India (2020 till date)

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Providing daily direction and strategic inputs to the team and Monitor LOB level work allocation
  • Achieve & exceed SLAs defined by the client, ensures that all processes run smoothly and meet standards
  • Managing client expectation & required deliverables, communicate with primary clients to ensure that outsourced processes meet their standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Lead & mentor process improvement programs
  • Provide advice and assistance to senior management in the planning, implementation, evaluation/modifications to existing operation, systems and procedures.
  • Responsible for attrition management
  • Experience in managing the internal and external stakeholders on the daily deliverables, glide path and core deliverables
  • Manage all direct reportees and set directions for extended people managers of the function, so that there is synergy in the function(s) that report into the job.
  • Performance monitoring for operations processes to validate service levels and operational targets are met and identifying effective technology and process changes necessary to increase process efficiency and productivity.
  • Managing the development of work plans, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Carry out trainer responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies; this includes training employees, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance of new hires, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems within the training group.
  • Recruit right candidates as per the process requirement
  • Monitor advisors progress throughout duration of training including providing coaching and developmental feedback. Conduct classroom training as per ramp planning.
  • Determine continuation of employment eligibility for advisors through performance feedback process.
  • Utilize effective presentation skills including creative training techniques and accelerated adult learning techniques. Adapt developed classroom agenda, timelines, and content flow as necessary to deliver effective training to trainee group. Maintain high level of professionalism in and out of training room.
  • Mentor and develop trainers under training, in facilitation and presentation skills and training methodologies as directed by Training Manager.
  • Participate in floor support activities including OJT Support, Refresher and Remedial trainings as required and ensure program effectiveness from Training and Business perspectives.
  • Drive continuous process improvement in program execution by providing documentation of existing processes, evaluation of likely scenarios
  • Formulating training programs to improve customer service.
  • Provide support to both front and back-end customer centric processes;
  • Training new hired trainees.
  • Good experience in man management & team development.
  • Introduced various trackers to manage training data accordingly
  • Hiring and Hiring Tracker
  • Provide support to the Operations team by acting as the first line of escalation of customer related queries to accomplish the goal of providing exceptional customer experience.
  • Introduced Development Training Programs to support Executive – Operations.
  • Module updating as per client requirements.
  • Manages overall personnel, performance, and discipline in the assigned area.
  • Ability to handle team of a span of approx 150-200.
  • Establish and implement performance monitoring for operations processes to validate service levels and operational targets are met and identifying effective technology and process changes necessary to increase process efficiency and productivity.
  • Ability to manage all client interaction and client communication. Should front end the relationship with the client.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both in writing, such as special reports and speeches, and orally for presentations.
  • Manage a cross-functional team of experts to help drive greater operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Manage the staff, manage budgets, redefine ways of doing things that are much more cost efficient etc. Expertise in managing the Profit and Loss for the Process

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Mr. Pradip Kumar Jha
  • Title: Service Director – Operations (Market & Research)
  • Date of Birth: 04/24/86
  • Marital Status: Single

Education And Professional Qualifications

BA Hons in Geography from ST. Xavier's College (Ranchi University)

Awards

  • Top Talent – 2012 – 2013
  • GEM Award – 2009 (Going Extra Mile)
  • Ovation Award
  • Best Operations Support team of the Year 2008 – 2010– Telecom Business Unit, IBM – Daksh
  • Received Best KT resource award by the Client
  • Top Contributor award - 2012-2013
  • Received award from Director: Operations
  • Excellence award in Sep’15 for reduction in deduction balance for client in Genpact

Projects

New Training Plotter – To bridge the gap between Operations and Training for better performance of new hire. This was to decrease the ramp up period of a new hire batch. Radical Cost Reduction - Implemented different modules and pattern to fit the diversified LOB within the process. It also helped in cost reduction. Yellow Belt Project – Introduced an automated tool for maintaining Credit Note details and saved the manual efforts which in turn improved productivity Green Belt Project – Improved one of the CPI metrics for IBM which in turn saved 2FTE's for and introduced new modules to increase productivity Resolve Project – Been member of the project to achieve a target of 80% for Delhi FMC.

Training

  • VIBES
  • ODSS (Six Sigma)
  • Energize (Effective Feedback Process)
  • Pathways to success
  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
  • Mentor with Confidence
  • SEAL
  • Agile training

Accomplishments

New Training Plotter – To bridge the gap between Operations and Training for better performance of new hire. This was to decrease the ramp up period of a new hire batch

2. Radical Cost Reduction - Implemented different modules and pattern to fit the diversified LOB within the process. It also helped in cost reduction

3. Yellow Belt Project – Introduced an automated tool for maintaining Credit Note details and saved the manual efforts which in turn improved productivity

4. Techie Tech Project - Designed a learning project in collaboration with Data Science team in GFK India to help associates enhance skills and also support the team with various operational analysis

5. Mental Health First Responder - Led the GFK India team and became the first point of contact for employees within organization to reach out for help in relation with work anxiety, stressful environment

Certification

  • Certified Coach on Agile Transformation
  • Certified Mental Health First Responder

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Service Director

GFK India
01.2020 - Current

Deputy Manager

IBM India
09.2018 - 01.2020

Assistant Manager

Genpact India
05.2015 - 08.2018

Assistant Manager, Accounts and Finance

IBM India
07.2012 - 04.2015

Quality Analyst

IBM India
05.2010 - 06.2012

Customer Care Executive

IBM Daksh
06.2007 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Honors in Geography

St. Xavier's College
Manika Sanyal