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Namit Sahai

Namit Sahai

Operations | Project & Program Management | Process Transition
Kanpur

Summary

A competent professional offering 10+ years of experience in international banking operations, risk analytics, client satisfaction, and team management. Operational Excellence expert, well-trained to diagnose an organization's gaps in operational excellence; provided advisory and mentoring assistance to close the developmental gaps identified. Client-centric, multi-functional expert in mapping client's requirements and providing them best solutions involving evaluation and definition of the scope of the project and finalization of the project requirements. Proven skills in Project Management; streamlined the multiple portfolios as per the core business objectives; developed internal project management techniques; identified Scope, Schedule, methodology and Resource Plan. Experienced in leading strategic planning and executing successful comprehensive business programs with proven track record of improving cost effective operational stability, efficiency and profitability. Hands-on experience in setting up processes, streamlining operations, assigning & evaluating the work performance of personnel and maintaining an adaptive environment. Highly skilled in managing all phases of operations, with in-depth sensitization to people management, service delivery management, partner management, risk planning and contingency planning & management. Exposure in driving large-scale enterprise-wide assignments ranging from cost reduction & continuous process improvement to leveraging innovation, transformation & analytics. Exceptional leadership & interpersonal skills exhibited in engaging with business/ functional leaders, and aligning business & its goals, thereby transforming the organization's vision into reality.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Manager

HCL Technologies
05.2019 - Current
  • Supervising 4 team leaders overseeing 80 employees, ensuring all banking deliverables met or exceeded quality thresholds
  • Monitoring project delivery within SLA timelines, aiming for a success rate of over 95% across multiple engagements and ensuring high-quality, timely results
  • Consistently achieving a target satisfaction rate of 95% or above; managing client escalations and provided incident reports
  • Attending Monthly Business Review (MBR) and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) calls
  • Conducting internal audits for projects and prepared the Program Management Document for ISO external audits
  • Formulating and tracking personal development goals, attending training programs, and developing new skills, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
  • Spearheading project management activities including estimation, planning, risk management, finalization of technical/ functional specifications, resource administration and quality management
  • Establishing project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria, thereby creating a distinct project vision and ensuring alignment with goals in coordination with stakeholders
  • Translating business vision & strategy into operational tactics; managing operations involving resource mobilization and execution within timelines; ensuring strict adherence with service standards and complaint resolution guidelines
  • Coordinating the transfer of financial processes between centres, ensuring a seamless transition of responsibilities and maintaining operational efficiency during transition phases

Senior Team Leader

HCL Technologies
04.2017 - 05.2019
  • Managed a team across four service lines: Credit Delivery, Account Opening, Payments, and Clearing
  • Reviewed monthly performance scores for each team member and addressed challenges faced within the UK Banking Process
  • Measured team performance improvement over time using metrics such as average productivity, quality of deliverables, and client feedback
  • Ensured quality deliverables to clients while maintaining productivity for each team member, including login and break adherence, and conducted training and briefings for the team
  • Front-leading delivery of projects from the stage of initiation till monitoring & control including planning, estimation & scheduling, integrating change control, planning risk responses and contingency planning
  • Implementing project management frameworks throughout the project lifecycle, from initial planning to project closure during transition and release management, transformed the approach to project execution and ultimately leading to seamless transitions
  • Maintained proactive and regular interactions with clients to grasp their requirements and ensure prompt addressing within defined timelines
  • Tracked the success rate of process improvement ideas, achieving a 70% success rate for submitted proposals
  • Managed managerial functions such as recruitment, retention, and performance appraisal
  • Standardized training manuals, business review documents, and procedures (SOPs)
  • Worked on projects in banking for loans, ISA/Bonds, payments, clearing, and account opening

Associate 2

Price Water Coopers
04.2017 - 04.2019
  • Analyzed financial data and verifying client data using ACL to meet audit requirements
  • Engaged in cleansing large volumes of data to ensure completeness and enable analysis through analytical tools
  • Trained peers and new team members on the use of ACL for fraud detection, provided training across various territories including PwC US, UK, Canada, Bermuda, Australia, and Europe

Audit Associate

KPMG
10.2015 - 11.2016

Audit Assistant

Bhuradia and Associates
01.2011 - 04.2013

Education

MBA - Finance

Christ University Institute of Management
Bengaluru

B.Com. - undefined

Christ Church College
Kanpur

Skills

Project/ Program Management

Notableaccomplishments

  • Conferred with the Star Achievers Award consecutively for FY'22, FY'23 and FY'24., 2022-2024
  • Established a team for BCP in Dubai., 2024
  • Travelled to London, UK, for the transition of the banking project., 2024
  • Spearheaded process improvement initiatives, resulting in a significant 20% reduction in operational risks., 2024
  • Successfully managed multiple client engagements, delivering high-quality results and ensuring client satisfaction, which led to a 20% increase in business retention., 2024
  • Honoured with the award for Process Management for the quarter OND'19., 10/01/19
  • Received Employee of the Month (Spot) Award., 02/01/18

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 08/02/87

Locationpreference

Dubai, UAE

Training

Computer Training, Institute of Chartered Accountancy of India

Accomplishments

Successfully transitioned a Banking project from UK. Along with maintaining stardards to review the contract.

Timeline

Associate Manager

HCL Technologies
05.2019 - Current

Associate 2

Price Water Coopers
04.2017 - 04.2019

Senior Team Leader

HCL Technologies
04.2017 - 05.2019

Audit Associate

KPMG
10.2015 - 11.2016

Audit Assistant

Bhuradia and Associates
01.2011 - 04.2013

MBA - Finance

Christ University Institute of Management

B.Com. - undefined

Christ Church College
Namit SahaiOperations | Project & Program Management | Process Transition