Nittin M. Kumar
Hyderabad
Summary
Technical project manager with a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to deliver IT projects on time and within budget. Expertise in agile transformation, process improvement, and change management, resulting in significant cost savings and efficiency gains. Skilled in stakeholder management, risk assessment, and resource optimization, aligning project outcomes with business objectives. Proficient in using Jira, Confluence, and MS Project to enhance project visibility and communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Project Manager
QX Professional Services
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Facilitate Scrum Agile ceremonies to the scrum team, collaborate with Business Analysts to communicate delivery of work product from the scrum team and escalate key risks and issues impeding scrum team effectiveness
- Developed and managed project budgets of up to $2 million, delivering projects within financial targets and achieving cost savings of 7% through accurate forecasting and resource optimization
- Led the end-to-end delivery of IT projects from initiation through operational handover, ensuring alignment with global business requirements
- Presented project updates, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders and steering committees, influencing decision-making
- Partnered with stakeholders to align financial forecasts with business objectives, ensuring transparency and accountability
- Directed cross-functional teams of up to 14 members, ensuring stakeholder alignment and transparent communication
- Drove change management initiatives, improving adoption of new tools, systems, and practices across the business
- Ensuring Scrum artifacts are updated regularly for better visibility and transparency on the Product Burn Up charts
- Spearheading cross-functional agile teams conducting all agile ceremonies and leading scrum implementations.
- Delivered $20,000 in cost savings through optimized vendor management and process improvements.
- Reduced project delivery cycles by 8% through workflow automation and Agile adoption
Associate Project Manager
ACCENTURE
05.2017 - 01.2023
- Lead product prioritization meetings and ensure that deliverables are up to quality standards within the specified time, resolving conflicts, resolving impediments, and keeping the team focused Encouraging the use of Agile engineering practices within the development team
- Applied the Waterfall methodology to manage projects through clearly defined phases including requirements gathering, planning, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
- Assisted end-to-end delivery of 2+ fintech platform initiatives using Agile Scrum and Kanban methodologies, delivering projects ahead of schedule by 10-15%
- Suggested and implemented process improvements and ideas for automation, leading to increased efficiency and effectiveness in the audit process
- Created detailed work products, including audit analysis, correspondence, and memoranda, showcasing strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ensured structured project execution with detailed documentation, milestone tracking, and strict scope management
- Domain - Fintech
Technical Project Coordinator
COHN REZNICK
11.2012 - 03.2016
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company
- Led a small team, coordinating with US liaison and reporting to the Director of Operations, collaborating with colleagues to conduct fun activities and voluntary events for the team
- Successfully performed quality audits and implemented process improvements, leading to enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in the audit process
- Assisted on project planning, scheduling, and documentation, ensuring clear communication across crossfunctional teams
- Showcased strong team management and leadership skills, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
- Actively participated in team-building activities and voluntary events, contributing to a positive company culture
- Prepared dashboards and reports (Excel reports) to present progress, risks, and KPIs to leadership
Education
PMP -
PMI
04-2026
B. Com -
Osmania University
01-2012
PGDMA -
IIM
Skills
- Process improvement and automation
- Scrum understanding and values
- Client and stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional coordination
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Team building and leadership
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Resource optimization and management
- Agile transformation
- Change management
- Collaboration skills
- Communication skills
- Planning expertise
- Analytical skills
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Project planning and scheduling
- Stakeholder management
- Jira proficiency
- Confluence experience
- MS Project knowledge
- Trello usage
- Audit Pro software expertise
- Google Sheets proficiency
- Gantt chart creation
- Microsoft Office Suite mastery
- Google Slides experience
- Lucid Chart skills
Accomplishments
- Facilitate Scrum Agile ceremonies to the scrum team, collaborate with Business Analysts to communicate delivery of work product from the scrum team and escalate key risks and issues impeding scrum team effectiveness
- Under the direct supervision of the US liaison, assigned the duty of taking over a new procedure, and succeeded in executing all the duties and responsibilities
- Pivotal in developing philosophies and knowledge for the team as the procedure was new and US liaison valued the provided contribution
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear project goals, leading to consistent alignment with expectations throughout the process
- Assisting the team in identifying obstacles and devising solutions, focusing on maximizing team's productivity
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing new organizational tools and software
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Timeline
Technical Project Manager
QX Professional Services
02.2023 - 08.2025
Associate Project Manager
ACCENTURE
05.2017 - 01.2023
Technical Project Coordinator
COHN REZNICK
11.2012 - 03.2016
PMP -
PMI
B. Com -
Osmania University
PGDMA -
IIM