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Manikandan Venkatraman

Chennai

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Ensono Technologies LLP
Chennai
02.2024 - Current
  • Handling Mainframe Infrastructure Projects includes Hardware Refresh, Storage Refresh, Data Center Build, VTL Refresh
  • Managed project schedules and resource allocation effectively.
  • Coordinated stakeholder meetings to align project objectives.
  • Facilitated risk assessments to identify potential project challenges.
  • Developed project documentation for tracking and compliance purposes.
  • Communicated project status updates to executive leadership regularly.
  • Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
  • Established best practices for managing complex projects successfully.
  • Liaised between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.
  • Created detailed reports on project status, issues, risks and opportunities.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Maintained up-to-date records for all current and past projects.
  • Monitored internal financial budgets to measure against projections.

Senior Project Manager

HCLTech
Chennai
11.2019 - 01.2024
  • Managed Wintel, Unix, and migration projects, new DC build.
  • Monitored compliance with internal policies, contracts, and regulatory obligations.
  • Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
  • Facilitated risk assessments to identify potential project challenges.
  • Developed project documentation for tracking and compliance purposes.
  • Communicated project status updates to executive leadership regularly.
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to extend relationship and encourage further projects.
  • Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.

Senior Project Manager

Likewize formerly known as Brightstar LLP
Chennai
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Led infrastructure projects from initiation to completion ensuring timely delivery.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project scope and objectives.
  • Managed stakeholder communications regarding project updates and milestones.
  • Developed project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.

Professional 2 Project Management

DXC Technologies India Private Limited
01.2009 - 04.2019
  • Coordinated project schedules and resources to align with company objectives.
  • Developed project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, and responsibilities for team members.
  • Facilitated regular status meetings to track progress and address challenges promptly.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project disruptions.
  • Trained junior team members on project management tools and best practices.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments in order to ensure timely resolution of any conflicts or problems encountered during the course of the project.
  • Communicated regularly with stakeholders about project objectives, scope changes, timeline updates, resource allocation adjustments.
  • Monitored progress of the project by tracking activities and resolving issues that arose during execution phase.
  • Documented all processes involved in implementing IT projects according to industry standards.
  • Created status reports detailing progress against timeline milestones and budget constraints.

Senior Technical Support Officer

HCL Technologies Limited
Chennai
05.2006 - 12.2008
  • ompleted day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers through phone conversations.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction

Education

BBA - Business Administration

University Of Madras
Chennai, India

Skills

  • Project management
  • Resource allocation
  • Risk assessment
  • Budget management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Compliance monitoring

Affiliations

  • Interested in Pets especially In Dog Training

Certification

  • Completed 35 hours of mandate training for appearing in the PMP exam
  • Certified Scrum Master

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Ensono Technologies LLP
02.2024 - Current

Senior Project Manager

HCLTech
11.2019 - 01.2024

Senior Project Manager

Likewize formerly known as Brightstar LLP
05.2019 - 08.2019

Professional 2 Project Management

DXC Technologies India Private Limited
01.2009 - 04.2019

Senior Technical Support Officer

HCL Technologies Limited
05.2006 - 12.2008

BBA - Business Administration

University Of Madras
Manikandan Venkatraman