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Nishant Ahuja

Nishant Ahuja

Summary

Experienced professional with a proven track record of building and nurturing customer relationships, driving business insights, and facilitating solution delivery. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, strategic analysis, and problem-solving. Adept at aligning internal teams with customer objectives to achieve mutual success. Proficient in project management, nurturing client relationships, and offering strategic direction through technology-driven approaches for optimized business outcomes. Distinguished as a technical consulting leader with a knack for overseeing projects and delivering expert counsel to clients.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Delivery Leader - Consulting

PeopleStrong
07.2021 - Current
  • Serve as a strategic liaison between Commercial, Quality Assurance, Operations, Engineering, and Data Science teams to understand and address client mission critical priorities.
  • Lead customer engagement initiatives to provide strategic insights and facilitate business decision-making
  • Collaborate with Sales account managers to develop joint business plans and identify whitespace opportunities
  • Plan and prioritize delivery of services using core products and services in Analytics
  • Define service models and deliverables, deliver ongoing insights, and identify opportunities to enhance customer value
  • Develop foundational relationships with key customers and stakeholders, gathering understanding of customer business priorities
  • Lead pursuit management efforts by planning a portfolio of work in alignment with customer objectives and identifying growth opportunities
  • Record and measure product adoption rates, identify customer issues, propose solutions, and orchestrate delivery execution.

Service Delivery Manager - Consulting

DXC Technology (Pyramid Consulting)
03.2020 - 07.2021

Project Management:

  • Lead technical consulting projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
  • Monitor project progress and mitigate risks.

Client Relationship Management:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, understanding their needs, and providing solutions.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Identify opportunities for additional services or upselling to existing clients.

Technical Expertise:

  • Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
  • Guide clients in making informed technical decisions based on their requirements and constraints.

Team Leadership and Development:

  • Recruit, train, and mentor a team of consultants.
  • Delegate tasks effectively, leveraging each team member's strengths and expertise.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment to promote teamwork and professional growth.
  • Building and managing a team of customer success managers or specialists, providing coaching, guidance, and professional development opportunities to ensure the team's success in achieving customer retention and revenue goals.

Manager - Customer Success

iGate (Mastech Digital)
10.2017 - 03.2020

Solution Design and Implementation:

  • Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and design tailored technical solutions.
  • Oversee the implementation of solutions, ensuring they align with client expectations and requirements.
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews to validate the effectiveness and reliability of implemented solutions.

Business Development:

  • Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to expand the consulting practice.
  • Participate in sales pitches, proposals, and contract negotiations.
  • Contribute to the development of marketing materials and thought leadership content to showcase the expertise of the consulting team.

Financial P&L Management:

  • Manage project budgets and financial resources effectively to achieve profitability targets.
  • Monitor project costs, expenses, and revenue forecasts.
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue maximization.

Risk Management and Compliance:

  • Identify potential risks and compliance issues related to technical projects and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure that consulting services comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
  • Implement measures to safeguard client data and intellectual property.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Evaluate and optimize consulting processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Solicit feedback from clients and team members to identify areas for improvement.
  • Encourage a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the consulting team.
  • Continuously assessing and refining customer success processes and workflows to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall customer experience.

Reporting and Documentation:

  • Prepare regular reports and updates for clients, stakeholders, and senior management.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of project deliverables, methodologies, and lessons learned.
  • By effectively managing these responsibilities, you can ensure the success of technical consulting projects and contribute to the growth and reputation of your consulting practice.

Delivery Manager - Consulting and Customer Success

Collabera
05.2012 - 09.2017

Customer Relationship Management:

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers by understanding their needs, challenges, and objectives.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for customers, addressing concerns, and providing solutions to ensure a positive experience.

Retention and Renewal:

  • Monitoring customer health and satisfaction metrics to proactively identify at-risk customers and implement strategies to mitigate churn.
  • Work to renew contracts and subscriptions by demonstrating ongoing value and ROI to customers.

Customer Success Metrics:

  • Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to customer success, such as customer satisfaction scores, retention rates, upsell/cross-sell revenue, and customer lifetime value.

Business Analyst

Coding Crew
01.2011 - 05.2012

Onboarding and Training:

  • Overseeing the onboarding process for new customers to ensure a smooth transition onto the product or service.
  • Involve providing training sessions, resources, and guidance to help customers get the most out of the product or service from the outset.

Account Management and Minning:

  • Managing and growing existing customer accounts by identifying opportunities for upselling or cross-selling additional products or services that align with the customer's needs and goals.

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified -

CSSC
01.2023

Level II Management Certified Professional -

Collabera
01.2016

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science -

Amity University, Noida
01.2011

Project Management Professional -

PMI

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems: Salesforce, Oracle, PeopleSoft
  • Project Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Technical Expertise
  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Financial P&L Management
  • Risk Management and Compliance
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Account Management
  • Customer Advocacy
  • Retention and Renewal
  • Customer Success Metrics/Customer Feedback and Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Service Delivery Optimization
  • Process Improvement
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Analytical Skills
  • Strong Presentation and excel skill

Timeline

Service Delivery Leader - Consulting

PeopleStrong
07.2021 - Current

Service Delivery Manager - Consulting

DXC Technology (Pyramid Consulting)
03.2020 - 07.2021

Manager - Customer Success

iGate (Mastech Digital)
10.2017 - 03.2020

Delivery Manager - Consulting and Customer Success

Collabera
05.2012 - 09.2017

Business Analyst

Coding Crew
01.2011 - 05.2012

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified -

CSSC

Level II Management Certified Professional -

Collabera

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science -

Amity University, Noida

Project Management Professional -

PMI
Nishant Ahuja