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Neelakanta Rao

Neelakanta Rao

Detailed oriented and self motivated IT Focused Senior Project Manager/Program Manager with advanced education in both business and computer application.
Hyderabad

Summary

Versatile Senior Project Manager with a strong background in E-Commerce, Financial Services, Logistics and Supply Chain Management projects. Led the successful completion of multiple complex projects, resulting in revenue growth and client satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in project planning, resource management, and stakeholder collaboration. Highly skilled in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget. Trained Project Management Professional (PMP) with a passion for sustainable businesses. Excited to contribute to a thriving organization and drive the implementation of innovative solutions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

IT- Senior Project Manager

Citco Group Services India Ltd
07.2022 - Current
  • Managing a program of 2 complex projects, resulting in a 20% increase in revenue and customer satisfaction
  • Implemented efficient project tracking system, resulting in improved project visibility and resource allocation.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in successful collaborations and repeat business.
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives by managing global teams in APAC, N.A & EU regions

PROJECT MANAGER

ANCHANTO
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Responsibilities of this position include training and implementation of Anchanto Software Products (OMS & WMS) to various Anchanto customers, Work on a smooth transition of the projects from start to finish, Learn and grasp every bit and piece and features and flows and processes of Anchanto software products, Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders

JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER

BORN GROUP
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Handled project discussions with global clientele both onsite and offshore, Hands-on experience in Scrum and Agile features and practices, understanding and managing day to day responsibilities as an Project Manager, Managing cross-functional teams across global locations, Participating in requirements gathering sessions and mentoring and guiding the project teams

RESEARCH & ACADEMIC ASSOCIATE

INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (ISB)
07.2017 - 06.2019
  • Research Associate: Collect and analyze data assigned by the Professor, participate in industrial research, seminars and conferences, Summarize project results, work and compile data for project reports and research papers etc.
  • Academic Associate: I assisted Professors in Strategy, Supply Chain Management in course delivery, preparation, of course material, correction/grading in any of the institutional programs like MBA, Executive MBA, Working Executives MBA programs
  • Conducted tutorials, remedial classes to students of PGP and maintain office hours

ASSISTANT MANAGER (OPERATIONS)

DEPENDO LOGISTICS
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Overseeing multiple cross-functional teams like Corporate Strategy, logistics, supply chain, HR, Training and Development, Finance, Business Development, planning and analysis
  • Driving of staffing plans, schedules, quality initiatives, process change initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately to meet and exceed the Business plan

PUBLISHING SPECIALIST

THOMSON REUTERS
03.2011 - 05.2014
  • Suggested Process Improvements and saved 72 hrs of manual work per year for high revenue products Identified solutions, supported colleagues on ad hoc projects, preparing KPI's for new and existing projects Vendor Management and preparation of data, responsible for coordinating with printing department, editors, distributors, advertisers and others in United States and other countries

OPERATIONS MANAGER

I CUBE SOLUTIONS
04.2009 - 04.2010


  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.

Education

Masters in LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT -

MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
01.2014 - 2016.04

Summer School Program for Future Leaders in Development - undefined

Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur (IIMU)
05.2014 - 2014.05

Bachelors of Commerce in COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - undefined

KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY
01.2006 - 2009.04

Skills

Project Management

Agile Project Management

Program Management

Risk Management

Leadership

Adaptability

Corporate Social Responsibility

Certification

PMP Certification Training from StarAgile, July 2024

Timeline

IT- Senior Project Manager

Citco Group Services India Ltd
07.2022 - Current

PROJECT MANAGER

ANCHANTO
08.2021 - 06.2022

JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER

BORN GROUP
02.2020 - 07.2021

RESEARCH & ACADEMIC ASSOCIATE

INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (ISB)
07.2017 - 06.2019

ASSISTANT MANAGER (OPERATIONS)

DEPENDO LOGISTICS
09.2016 - 06.2017

Summer School Program for Future Leaders in Development - undefined

Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur (IIMU)
05.2014 - 2014.05

Masters in LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT -

MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
01.2014 - 2016.04

PUBLISHING SPECIALIST

THOMSON REUTERS
03.2011 - 05.2014

OPERATIONS MANAGER

I CUBE SOLUTIONS
04.2009 - 04.2010

Bachelors of Commerce in COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - undefined

KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY
01.2006 - 2009.04

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