Nitima Prakash
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic leader with strong communication skills and extensive experience in program delivery, pre-sales, consulting, governance, and process excellence.
Proven track record in stakeholder and vendor management, achieving significant results in various roles, including Account Head for PepsiCo's Emerging Markets. Successfully managed programs for major brands like Victoria's Secret and Wendy's, and led the QA department for Accenture's Croma product.
Expertise in tech advisory for Oracle Retail and sales strategy development for innovative business ideas in the mining sector.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DGM-Engineering, Digital & Tech
Tata Croma
Mumbai
01.2023 - Current
- Transformed QA function, achieving profitability through operational optimization and automation.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while leading and mentoring a team of PMs.
- Oversaw program timelines, ensuring adherence to deadlines and deliverables.
- Conducted business reporting to provide stakeholders with project insights and updates.
Senior Manager
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Account head responsible for account set up, ramp up, E2E execution & support.
- Led a massive program execution & delivery for an international Retail store opening during Covid times.
- In my 6months at Accenture Tech Advisory & Oracle Tech consulting- Led RFPs for 2 retail clients that were looking to transform their retail landscape
Team Lead- Stores
Victoria's Secret
Bengaluru
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Led quality assurance and functional designs for VS-US store operations for India
- Led transition of 33 VS stores in China and Hong Kong to proprietary systems.
- Collaborated with VS HK business to ensure seamless cutover process.
- Managed Tech Ops for production support after system transition.
Senior QA Lead
Oracle Retail Business Unit
Bangalore
11.2011 - 07.2014
- Developed test plans and strategies for QA testing.
- Led QA & BA for various retail applications in Oracle's Retail Suite-
- Point of Sale & Returns Auth System
- Store Inventory Management
- Warehouse Management
Snr S/w Engineer
Accenture India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
08.2005 - 03.2010
Education
Senior Management Programme -
IIM- Calcutta
01.2022
B. Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Babu Banarasi Das National Institute of Tech & Mgmt
Lucknow06.2005
Skills
- Customer and vendor relations
- Compelling communication
- Retail operations management
- Program- Timeline & Budget management
- Growth and profitability
- Quality assurance strategies
- Automation in quality assurance
- Center of excellence setup
- Process improvement
Certification
- Senior Management Programme- IIM Calcutta
- Certified Life Coach- Leadership Coaching Academy
- Certified Life Coach- Grow More Coaching Academy
Hobbies and Interests
- Life coaching
- Home Decoration
Extracurricular Activities
- Fitness
- Philanthropy
- Traveling
- Western Astrology & Tarot
Details
Location - Mumbai, India
D.O.B - 17th May 1982
Timeline
DGM-Engineering, Digital & Tech
Tata Croma
01.2023 - Current
Senior Manager
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 12.2022
Team Lead- Stores
Victoria's Secret
09.2014 - 07.2017
Senior QA Lead
Oracle Retail Business Unit
11.2011 - 07.2014
Snr S/w Engineer
Accenture India Pvt Ltd
08.2005 - 03.2010
Senior Management Programme -
IIM- Calcutta
B. Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Babu Banarasi Das National Institute of Tech & Mgmt