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Nagendra Kumar

Nagendra Kumar

Project Manager
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Dynamic Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in streamlining business operations, financial oversight, and resource management to ensure seamless project execution. Proven track record in monitoring projects through strict adherence to production schedules and budgets, effectively leading production teams while swiftly identifying challenges and implementing targeted solutions. Expertise in Waterfall and Agile methodologies enhances adaptability and efficiency in diverse project environments. Committed to driving results and fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Cognizant
11.2021 - Current
  • Prepare all the Project documentation at all levels of the Implementation for reviews and sign-offs. Develop Project communications and ensure communication of project/program initiatives, messages and status to appropriate stakeholders/project teams.
  • Publishing the weekly status reports on timely basis to the stakeholders.
  • Work with the customers and partners to ensure the timely delivery of Projects. Engage appropriate Stakeholders from cross-functional team for Project deliverable.
  • Maintaining the RAID logs, Publishing the Risk Register & Effective project Management activities.
  • Conducting the daily scrums, Sprint planning & Sprint retrospective.
  • Closely working on resource management, Risk Management & Effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Working on Process improvements like project checklist, Project Plan repository and implementation sign off form for the benefit of the team
  • Maintained an excellent relationship with the Stakeholders and internal team.
  • Highlight on time - Schedule, budget and scope constraints that cause pressure on delivery
  • Risk Identification, Mitigation, Action and Decision.
  • Work with the PMO Manager to develop the frameworks and standards for Program and Project Management.
  • Risk / Issue / Change Management: understand interdependencies and impact of projects; identify and mitigate risks.
  • Conducting Weekly and Monthly One on One with the team members and maintaining their timesheet reports, leave planners and shift management activities.
  • I am working in snowflake & GCP technologies on helping the development team.
  • Publishing the status reports on timely basis to the stakeholders.
  • Maintaining the project in JIRA.
  • Quality Monitoring and Management
  • Completed my AWS Cloud practitioner Certification.

Tech Mahindra – Standard Chartered
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to foster positive working relationships.
  • Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
  • Played the role of an Agile PM and help Teams in day-to-day operations, identifying and resolving impediments.
  • Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict time frames and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Plan & Manage Projects aligning business goals with technology solutions to drive process improvements, Competitive advantage and bottom-line gains.
  • Governance framework and worked towards Organizational standpoint.
  • Played a mixed role of project Manager and worked on Agile Methodologies.

Project Manager

Unisys, Bangalore
04.2014 - 03.2021
  • Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
  • Developed project management road map to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
  • Designed, documented and executed maintenance procedures, including system upgrades and patch management using update manager.
  • Managed 4 project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
  • Developed project plans identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
  • Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integration.
  • Provide project planning, milestone management, scope management, resource forecasting; financial management; change management across the project portfolio.
  • Address escalations and complaints from Client and Stakeholders within the teams and work with the Team and management for mitigating the issues and delivery roadblocks.
  • Managed all aspect of implementation from Discovery to Deployment.
  • Risk Identification, Mitigation, Action and Decision.
  • Prepare all the Project documentation at all levels of the Implementation for reviews and sign-offs. Develop Project communications and ensure communication of project/program initiatives, messages and status to appropriate stakeholders/project teams
  • Responsible for managing the Flex credit and Pro-pack services from requirements gathering through to Presales. Covering multi-practice proposals of limited level of complexity. Responsible for creating a SOW.
  • Working on Process improvements like project checklist, Project Plan repository and implementation sign off form for the benefit of the team and conducting forecasting call. Delivering a revenue of 1M every Quarter.

Project Co-Ordinator

Unisys, Bangalore
04.2012 - 04.2014
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Maintained an excellent relationship with the LOB, Stakeholders and internal team.
  • Work with the PMO Manager to develop the frameworks and standards for Program and Project Management.
  • Maintained all updated documentation to assist with day-to-day activities not limited to risk and issues registers, and other standard white paper.
  • People management activities not limited to conducting one on ones, scheduling rosters, chairing meetings, and act as a mentor/guide.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintains awareness of trends, business conditions and internal process and practices impacting project/program(s).
  • Drive the overall compliance of the projects assigned to individual team members.
  • Lead project quality assurance activities, including technical QA reviews. Understands and adheres to proper escalation and change control procedures.
  • Validate requirements, limited prototyping and functionality design and creates proposals that address current and evolving client requirements.
  • Prepare, maintain and submit activity/progress reports and time recording/management reports in accordance with published procedures.
  • Role of Mentor for new joiners in the team.

System Analyst

Unisys, Bangalore
04.2010 - 04.2012
  • Preparing/Verifying checklist for mail server availability (mail flow, blacklist verification, Sender Score verification, server availability).
  • Creating, deleting and managing users/shared/resource mailboxes and distribution/security groups.
  • Checking DAG health status.
  • Providing support for escalated calls / end user.
  • Verifying Proof Point logs for mail flow (inbound/Outbound Mail queue) related issue.
  • Adding / removing, senders / domains from blacklist and whitelist.
  • Message Tracking.
  • Performing troubleshooting of Permission related issues on O365 Mailbox.
  • Troubleshooting with Distribution Groups, Dynamic Distribution Groups, and Office 365.
  • Troubleshooting client connectivity with Outlook /2007/2010/2013/2016 clients and active sync devices.
  • Performing troubleshooting of Exchange ActiveSync related issues (Configuration, Connectivity, Email Flow, etc.) with Windows Mobile, iPhone, android phones.
  • Hands on experience in ticketing tools. For e.g. BMC Remedy, ITSM, Service Now.
  • Worked on Remote tools such as, LogMeIn, and RDP

Education

Master of Computer Application -

JNTU Hyderabad
01.2008

Bachelor of Computer Sciences - undefined

SV Degree college
01.2005

Skills

PM Skills: Project planning and execution, End to End project Life cycle, Effective Time Management, Leadership Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Scheduling, Risk Management, Cost Management, Stakeholder Management,

Certification

PMP

Timeline

Cognizant
11.2021 - Current

Tech Mahindra – Standard Chartered
05.2021 - 11.2021

Project Manager

Unisys, Bangalore
04.2014 - 03.2021

Project Co-Ordinator

Unisys, Bangalore
04.2012 - 04.2014

System Analyst

Unisys, Bangalore
04.2010 - 04.2012

Bachelor of Computer Sciences - undefined

SV Degree college

Master of Computer Application -

JNTU Hyderabad

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