PAANKHI SAHU
Pune
Summary
Seasoned project, program and operations management professional with a robust background in architecture, demonstrating a proven track record in optimizing project delivery and team leadership for 10+ years. Excited to leverage extensive experience in managing high-stakes operations and enhancing efficiency to contribute meaningfully to result-driven projects. Passionate about implementing innovative solutions and fostering collaboration across teams to deliver exceptional results that align with organizational goals. Hands-on Project Manager recognized for flawless execution and finding solutions to complex problems. Communicative and reliable professional polished in developing scopes and objectives and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. Commended for unexcelled record of completing critical projects on schedule and within budget.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager-Projects
FirstCry.com (BrainBees Solutions Pvt. Ltd.)
Pune
02.2022 - Current
- Program and operations management for brand management. Implementation and control of the guidelines.
- Leading and monitoring a team of zonal project heads, third-party vendors, and partners to achieve timelines with 98% successful deliveries as per schedule.
- Facilitated the designing and operationalization of over 350 projects within 2.5 years.
- Managed a portfolio of 35+ projects simultaneously, with detailed reports (MIS) generated for monitoring and data analysis.
- Enhanced project delivery efficiency by 20% by optimizing workflow processes and resource allocation.
- Implementing Agile methodologies to enhance and upgrade with the incessant technology.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Regulated change management cycles, with continuous progress and improvement.
- Furnishing design ideas as per the requirements in order to facilitate rapid execution according to timelines.
- Facilitated the resolution of escalations with effective solutions and the least impact on revenue generated.
- Implementing cost control measures resulted in a reduction in expenses.
- Administering solutions, risk analysis, and mitigation.
- Fostering individual decisions as needed for self and team.
- Working with C-suite management to align with company goals and culture.
- Processing vendor documentation of purchase orders, bill generation, bill clearance, contract management, revenue, and profit documentation.
- Monitored team performance, provided feedback, managed conflicts, and ensured deadlines were met.
- Maintained a positive work environment through effective communication, collaboration and problem solving skills.
Co Founder
Orange Design Studio
Pune
04.2015 - Current
- Developed and implemented business plans for stage-gate progress.
- Created and maintained corporate website, marketing materials, and social media accounts.
- Oversaw accounting functions including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Managed overall workflow of projects from conception to completion.
- Facilitated communication between internal teams regarding progress of projects.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
Project Manager
Livspace
Pune
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Project Management, Operations control
- Working with emerging systems and processes and adapting to dynamic work culture of agility.
- Leading and guiding team of executives to achieve on-time completion of projects with customer satisfaction accounted by NPS rating.
- Project tracking, monitoring and control from initiation to handover with the given timelines.
- Nurturing customer relationships, understanding their requirements for details, resolving escalations and providing regular updates in the form of work progress reports.
- Vendor management, Order management, Quality assurance and Quality check
- Gliding through multifunctional teams with process control and effective delivery for 12+ projects at a time..
- Monitoring payment cycles for both client and vendors for in budget executions.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
Planning Engineer & Assistant to Director Design
CLASSIC PROMOTERS AND BUILDERS PRIVATE LIMITED
Pune Area
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Project planning and tracking, as per onsite status.
- Vendor monitoring and coordination, as per contracts and timelines.
- Facilitating site engineers with activity updates as per the schedule and requirements.
- Study design drawings to check the site execution, and to facilitate further documentation.
- Working with cross-functional teams to facilitate transparent and clear communication in order to achieve effective decisions and resolutions.
Planning Engineer
JP Mukharjee and associates
Pune
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Project planning and tracking of projects as detailed as Level 10 activity breakdown
- Providing Architectural and Interior solutions for Administration sections
- Resource planning as per onsite requirement
- Developing knowhow for industrial projects, and their functioning, in order to work with the team to prepare detailed project plans
Corporate Manager
CADD Centre Training Services Pvt Ltd.
Pune
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Leading a team of 12 or more skilled trainers to provide and complete deliveries within the timeframe.
- Able to secure 10 or more corporate tie-ups within a span of 4 months, and was able to generate significant business through the same.
- Fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment that significantly enhances both team performance and customer satisfaction.
- Developed a proactive approach to the working environment within the team to tackle the forecasted risks and challenges.
- Consecutive promotions within two years to business development and organizational growth.
- Developed and implemented strategies for increasing employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth operations across the organization.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement in products and services.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies for existing products and services.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Organized corporate events to increase the brand reach.
Jr. Architect
Creative Venture
Pune
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Working on detail architectural and interior drawings for site execution
- Providing 2D layouts and 3D models for projects
- Coordinating with site team for drawing requirements, and providing the same within time line
Education
Management Development Program - Project Management
Indian Institute of Management
Lucknow10.2024
Bachelor of Architecture -
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
12.2014
Skills
- Operations & Process management
- Strategic Planning
- Team management
- Escalation & Risk Management
- Problem solving and decision making
- Design & Innovation
- Feasibility analysis
- Conflict management
Accomplishments
- Enhanced project delivery efficiency
- Design Thinking, Innovative approach
Hobbies and Interests
- Badminton
- Travel & Trekking
- Designing
Languages
- Hindi
- English
- Marathi
- Bengali
Technicalcompetency
MS Projects, Primavera, Prince 2, Agile, AutoCAD, Google Sketchup, Revit, Lumion, MS Office, Google workspace
Certification
- Council of Architecture (COA) registered Architect
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Marathi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Bengali
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Manager-Projects
FirstCry.com (BrainBees Solutions Pvt. Ltd.)
02.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Livspace
07.2019 - 01.2022
Planning Engineer & Assistant to Director Design
CLASSIC PROMOTERS AND BUILDERS PRIVATE LIMITED
10.2018 - 07.2019
Planning Engineer
JP Mukharjee and associates
08.2017 - 09.2018
Corporate Manager
CADD Centre Training Services Pvt Ltd.
05.2015 - 08.2017
Co Founder
Orange Design Studio
04.2015 - Current
Jr. Architect
Creative Venture
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Council of Architecture (COA) registered Architect
Management Development Program - Project Management
Indian Institute of Management
Bachelor of Architecture -
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
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