Nandini Rudrappa
Senior Project Manager
Bengaluru
Summary
As a Senior Global IS Project Manager, I spearhead digitization initiatives that transform product development and drive operational profitability. By integrating cutting-edge technology and agile methodologies, my team and I have significantly increased both revenue and process efficiencies.
With deep expertise in Big Data, Cloud implementation, and artificial intelligence, combined with a relentless commitment to innovation, I have been instrumental in steering our organization through substantial digital transformations. These efforts have been marked by successful collaborations with internal and external partners, ensuring strategic goals are met while continuously improving program costs.
I am passionate about leveraging technology to foster growth and create value, always striving to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. My journey is characterized by a dedication to excellence, a focus on strategic outcomes, and a commitment to driving continuous improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
ABB
Bengaluru
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Led $2M program to deliver Salesforce ELDS Conga Quotation Carve out and Case Management solutions
- Managed team of 5 project managers, ensuring end-to-end delivery while achieving 100% compliance with ICoFR, GDPR, and Infosec guidelines
- Oversaw program financials, including forecasting, profitability, invoicing, and expense management
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (business partners, data scientists, technical engineers, architects) to ensure timely delivery of projects
- Led process improvement initiatives by conducting thorough analyses of existing workflows, identifying bottlenecks and redundancies that hindered progress toward established targets
- Established clear performance metrics for tracking program success, enabling informed decision-making processes throughout each project''s duration
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- PM Capability Development – Led PM governance initiatives, built training programs, and established frameworks to enhance project execution.
- Knowledge Management & Best Practices – Developed onboarding content, PM knowledge repositories, and communities of practice to ensure continuous learning and capability building.
Senior Project Manager
ABB
Bengaluru
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Led establishment of EL Snowflake Data Lake and Inventory Analytics for Electrification division, resulting in 20% improvement in operational efficiency.
- Managed program execution, resource allocation, and vendor coordination to support digital transformation initiatives.
- Delivered strategic insights through advanced data analytics, driving informed business decisions and enhancing efficiency.
- Ensured adherence to schedules, achieving key milestones at every project phase. Quickly adapted to unexpected challenges, implementing creative solutions while maintaining project objectives.
- Facilitated workshops to gather project requirements and user feedback, aligning solutions with business needs.
- Nurtured strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and credibility that facilitated smooth collaboration on shared goals.
Project Manager
ABB
Bengaluru
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Led ABB Marketplace Digital Marketing Platform project, collaborating with global teams to optimize customer engagement and achieve 12% sales increase in Brazil and India, where project was initially piloted.
- Implemented new platform features to enhance marketing capabilities and enable analytics-driven decision-making, further boosting sales performance and customer retention.
Project Manager
ABB
Bengaluru
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Led e-Config program, focusing on digital configuration solutions to improve customer experience and streamline sales processes, resulting in 2% increase in sales across Europe region.
- Effectively managed multiple projects concurrently by prioritising tasks based on urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organisational objectives.
Release Manager & Scrum Master
ABB
Bengaluru
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Spearheaded Integrated Project Management (IPM) initiative, overseeing multiple sprints and releases
- Ensured alignment with Agile and Scrum methodologies, leading development teams to meet project milestones
- Managed release schedules effectively, ensuring timely delivery of multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Project Manager
HPE
Bengaluru
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Led Data Center Integration (DCI) team, migrating critical infrastructure to new cloud environment for AIMIA (Canada)
- Managed timelines, budgets, and vendor partnerships to ensure seamless project delivery
Senior Consultant
HP
Bengaluru
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Managed complex IT systems for CalWIN (USA) welfare system, delivering essential functionalities for both service providers and users.
- Served as onsite coordinator to ensure seamless execution and collaboration.
Technical Lead
HP
Bengaluru
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Served as technical lead on multiple projects at HP, starting with development of HP Media Smart Server and followed by key projects for DMV (USA).
- Led development team in designing and delivering scalable, high-performance enterprise business solutions.
- Managed delivery of Microsoft-compliant solutions on N-Tier architecture. Collaborated with customers and product management to gather and define business requirements.
- Assigned tasks to development team members and oversaw entire lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, and testing. Developed technical specifications for developers and functional specifications for QA team. Monitored project progress, resolved issues to stay on track, and provided regular status updates.
- Facilitated communication between consulting and development teams and worked closely with QA to maintain test environments and conduct load and performance testing.
Education
GMITE - General Management Program
IIM Bangalore
Bangalore 01.2017 - 12.2024
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications
Bangalore University
Bangalore 07.2000 - 08.2003
BSc - Computer Science
Bangalore University
Bangalore 08.1997 - 07.2000
Skills
IT Program & Project Management
Budget Management & Resource Allocation
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Vendor & Partner Management
Risk Management & Compliance (ICoFR, GDPR, Infosec)
Product Development & Lifecycle Management
Agile & Scrum Methodologies
Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
Big Data Analytics & Supply Chain Management
Salesforce
Snowflake
AWS
Azure DevOps
SAP
Microsoft Power BI
Python
C
ETL
Websites
Certification
PMP, Project Management Professional
Professionalnetworks - Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandinirudrappa
Previousprojectsandroles
- I started my IT career as an intern at VXL Instruments in January 2003, where I focused on testing thin clients.
- In November 2003, I began an internship at RelQ Software, contributing to the testing of Palm Inc. devices.
- In 2004, I joined Wipro Technologies as a Project Engineer, where I worked on various projects in the banking and insurance sectors for clients like Lloyds Bank (UK) and played a key role in multiple projects for Shell Corporation (Netherlands).
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
ABB
11.2022 - 09.2024
Senior Project Manager
ABB
09.2021 - 11.2022
Project Manager
ABB
01.2021 - 08.2021
Project Manager
ABB
01.2019 - 12.2020
Release Manager & Scrum Master
ABB
09.2017 - 12.2019
GMITE - General Management Program
IIM Bangalore
01.2017 - 12.2024
Project Manager
HPE
05.2016 - 08.2017
Senior Consultant
HP
01.2013 - 12.2016
Technical Lead
HP
01.2010 - 12.2012
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications
Bangalore University
07.2000 - 08.2003
BSc - Computer Science
Bangalore University
08.1997 - 07.2000