MANOJ KUMAR MS
Bengaluru
Summary
PMO Lead with extensive experience at Tata Consultancy Services, specializing in strategic project execution and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in budget forecasting and process automation, driving operational excellence and improving team performance. Achieved substantial cost savings while promoting collaboration among cross-functional teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMO Lead
Goldman Sachs Inc
Bangalore
02.2021 - Current
- Executed strategic projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and on-time completion.
- Managed senior stakeholder relationships through regular progress meetings and detailed project status reports.
- Developed annual budget review processes, collaborating with project managers for accurate forecasts.
- Provided mentorship and guidance in project management, exemplifying best practices during execution.
- Conducted monthly expense forecasts, analyzing costs against approved budgets and adjusting future projections.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement across units, aligning operations with strategic plans.
- Identified and escalated delivery risks to senior management, offering insights on project health.
- Oversaw resource management, scheduling activities, and coordinated cross-functional teams for high-profile projects.
PMO Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
Bangalore
12.2010 - Current
- Executed strategic initiatives and change management programs, minimizing disruptions and achieving outcomes.
- Led project governance and compliance for diverse client engagements.
- Implemented cost-cutting measures, resulting in substantial savings without compromising quality.
- Tracked project performance metrics and KPIs for data-driven decision-making organization-wide.
- Guided business units in operational plan implementation aligned with strategic objectives.
- Built strong relationships with customers and vendors, focusing on problem resolution.
- Anticipated financial impacts from operational issues, collaborating with leadership for solutions.
- Supported hiring process and training of new employees to enhance project management capabilities.
Team Leader
Morgan Stanley
Nagpur
03.2015 - 02.2021
- Led team of 120 associates in Trade Support and Middle Office operations, providing mentorship and performance coaching.
- Developed and implemented SOPs and KPIs to enhance operational excellence.
- Initiated process improvements, achieving higher efficiency and maximizing productivity, including RPA implementation.
- Enhanced productivity by instituting efficient work processes and reviewing performance metrics against benchmarks.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer through training and development activities for individuals and teams.
- Managed high-risk trades with significant exposure values, flagging priority items for onshore settlement monitoring.
Floor Support (SME)
Npower Limited UK
Kolkata
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Facilitated daily team huddles and knowledge sharing sessions for ongoing process improvement.
- Monitored team productivity data, including daily metrics, quality measures, and resource availability.
- Allocated team volume according to daily demand and resource availability to meet SLA requirements.
Quality Analyst
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co
Chennai
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Delivered detailed reports on quality metrics to senior management for informed decision-making on process enhancements.
- Developed monthly and quarterly statistical reports for leadership, supporting quality improvement initiatives.
- Created standard operating procedures and training materials; conducted onboarding sessions for new team members.
- Analyzed workflow patterns to maintain volume forecasts and identify operational trends.
Education
MBA - Finance
Prist School of Business
Thanjavur, India01.2010
B.COM - Commerce
Rajus College
Rajapalaiyam, India01.2008
Skills
- Strategic project execution
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Annual planning and KPI development
- Budget forecasting and expense management
- Program resourcing and scheduling
- MIS reporting to senior management
- Operational plan implementation
- Project governance and risk mitigation
- Cross-functional team leadership
- MS Excel proficiency
- Project management tools expertise
- Budget analysis software utilization
- Financial forecasting skills
- Process automation (RPA)
- Team leadership
Certification
• Capital Markets & Investment Banking (Trade Support, Settlements, Allocation)
• Property and Casualty Insurance.
• Property and Casualty Insurance.
Affiliations
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, TCS.
Timeline
PMO Lead
Goldman Sachs Inc
02.2021 - Current
Team Leader
Morgan Stanley
03.2015 - 02.2021
Floor Support (SME)
Npower Limited UK
01.2013 - 01.2015
PMO Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2010 - Current
Quality Analyst
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co
01.2010 - 01.2013
MBA - Finance
Prist School of Business
B.COM - Commerce
Rajus College