Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Timeline
Certification
Languages
Tools Environments
Target Roles
Personal Information
Work Preference
Career Impact
Pmo Governance Expertise
Education Certifications
Target Roles
Tools Environments
PMO Governance Expertise
Career Impact
Monika Gupta
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Monika Gupta

New Delhi

Summary

Over 23 years of experience in PMO governance and portfolio management, successfully leading teams to meet strategic project objectives. Demonstrated expertise in budget oversight, risk management, and implementing process improvements. Proven track record of reducing time-to-market and enhancing collaboration across diverse teams.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates

Work History

Project / Program Manager – R&D (PMO Leadership Role)

Logic Fruit Technologies
Gurgaon
04.2023 - Current
  • Led PMO governance for eight to twelve concurrent R&D programs, boosting delivery predictability above 95%.
  • Standardized PMO processes and templates, enhancing project outcomes and reducing delivery risks by approximately 30%.
  • Managed annual portfolio budgets of ₹ 30-35 Crores with forecast accuracy within ±5%.
  • Established RAID frameworks and change control boards to streamline escalation mechanisms.
  • Implemented executive dashboards and KPI reporting to improve leadership decision-making visibility.
  • Optimized resource capacity planning for 40-70 engineers, ensuring effective utilization across programs.
  • Ensured compliance with quality standards and documentation discipline while maintaining audit readiness.

Project / Program Manager – Engineering & R&D (PMO & Governance)

Exicom Tele-Systems Limited
04.2017 - 04.2023
  • Directed portfolio governance for hardware and software NPD programs with budgets exceeding ₹40 Cr.
  • Functioned as central PMO authority overseeing scope, schedule, cost, and risk management.
  • Standardized project lifecycle and reporting mechanisms across multiple programs and departments.
  • Achieved ~20% reduction in time-to-market through Agile governance implementation.
  • Ensured 100% compliance with quality standards, audit protocols, and management reporting requirements.

Project Manager – Engineering & R&D

Exicom Tele-Systems Limited
06.2011 - 03.2017
  • Oversaw 10+ parallel projects within a centralized governance framework.
  • Enhanced delivery consistency, achieving schedule variance of ±10%.
  • Streamlined project management processes to ensure effective oversight.

Master Data Manager – Engineering & R&D

Exicom Tele-Systems Limited
01.2007 - 05.2011
  • Directed organization-wide SAP implementation for over 300 users.
  • Established SOPs, document control, and change management processes, ensuring 100% audit compliance.
  • Achieved approximately 25% reduction in rework and data inconsistencies.

Testing Engineer

HFCL
Solan
06.2000 - 06.2004
  • Conducted functional testing to validate system performance and user requirements.
  • Executed interface testing to ensure seamless interaction between components.
  • Facilitated user acceptance testing (UAT) to confirm software meets end-user needs.
  • Performed integration testing to verify compatibility of interconnected systems.
  • Managed system testing to assess overall integrity and reliability.
  • Troubleshot issues through root cause analysis for effective resolution.
  • Developed comprehensive test plans for software applications, ensuring thorough coverage.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address testing requirements.

Operating Engineer

Purolator India Limited
Gurgaon
06.1997 - 06.1998
  • Conducted final product testing to ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • Performed QA testing, identifying and resolving defects before release.
  • Executed root cause analysis for production failures to prevent future occurrences.
  • Managed IGI and testing processes to improve product reliability.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues to reduce downtime.
  • Trained junior engineers on equipment operation and safety protocols.

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Stakeholder engagement

Timeline

Project / Program Manager – R&D (PMO Leadership Role) - Logic Fruit Technologies
04.2023 - Current
Project / Program Manager – Engineering & R&D (PMO & Governance) - Exicom Tele-Systems Limited
04.2017 - 04.2023
Project Manager – Engineering & R&D - Exicom Tele-Systems Limited
06.2011 - 03.2017
Master Data Manager – Engineering & R&D - Exicom Tele-Systems Limited
01.2007 - 05.2011
Testing Engineer - HFCL
06.2000 - 06.2004
Operating Engineer - Purolator India Limited
06.1997 - 06.1998
SCDL - MBA, Operations
IEI - B.Tech, Electronics & Communication

Certification

Certified Project Director (GAQM)

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Tools Environments

  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Smartsheet

Target Roles

  • PMO Head
  • Head – Project Governance
  • Portfolio Management Office Lead
  • Enterprise PMO Leader

Personal Information

Title: PMO Head | Enterprise Program Governance Leader

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Salary Range

₹4000000/yr - ₹6000000/yr

Career Impact

₹100+ Cr cumulative portfolio value governed, 20+ years of governance and delivery leadership, Up to 100+ resources governed across portfolios, >95% on-time delivery predictability, Global client governance across 10+ countries

Pmo Governance Expertise

  • PMO Setup and Maturity Development
  • Portfolio and Program Governance
  • Standardization of Project Frameworks
  • Budget Governance and Financial Controls
  • Risk, Issue and Change Management (RAID)
  • Executive Dashboards and MIS Reporting
  • Delivery Assurance and Compliance
  • Agile, Hybrid and Waterfall Governance
  • Resource Capacity Planning
  • Audit, Quality and Process Excellence

Education Certifications

  • MBA (Operations), SCDL, Pune
  • B.Tech (Electronics & Communication), IEI, Kolkata

Target Roles

  • PMO Head
  • Head – Project Governance
  • Portfolio Management Office Lead
  • Enterprise PMO Leader

Tools Environments

  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Smartsheet

PMO Governance Expertise

  • PMO Setup and Maturity Development
  • Portfolio and Program Governance
  • Standardization of Project Frameworks
  • Budget Governance and Financial Controls
  • Risk, Issue and Change Management (RAID)
  • Executive Dashboards and MIS Reporting
  • Delivery Assurance and Compliance
  • Agile, Hybrid and Waterfall Governance
  • Resource Capacity Planning
  • Audit, Quality and Process Excellence

Career Impact

₹100+ Cr cumulative portfolio value governed, 20+ years of governance and delivery leadership, Up to 100+ resources governed across portfolios, >95% on-time delivery predictability, Global client governance across 10+ countries
Monika Gupta