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OperationsManager

Pallabi Routray

Operations Manager
Bangalore

Summary

Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 12 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Multi-media Operations Manager

VMware India Pvt. Ltd.
8 2021 - 02.2024
  • Headed a global team dedicated to delivering superior meeting and event experiences, Pioneered a transformative remote-first approach, resulting in significant reduction of on-site vendor visits and substantial cost savings.
  • Increased overall department productivity through effective team management and project prioritization.
  • Reduced response time for incident investigations through effective delegation and team management practices.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Established strong vendor relationships, resulting in improved supply chain efficiency and reduced lead times.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms for the company while maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship with suppliers over time.
  • Enabled real-time monitoring of key performance indicators through the development of interactive dashboards and visualizations using cutting-edge tools like Power BI.
  • Streamlined purchasing processes, leading to increased efficiency and reduced administrative burden for the team.

Project Manager

VMware India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2018 - 08.2021
  • Lead global conference infrastructure upgrade projects, overseeing planning, execution, and monitoring.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues related to supply chain issue of conference technology hardwares during project execution.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Solution Architect

Elmeasure India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Designed and implemented energy management solutions for prospective customers.
  • Worked with large enterprise customers or prospective customers to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
  • Worked closely with energy meter product teams to define and prioritize partner feature requests
  • Facilitated seamless communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders by effectively translating complex concepts into understandable terms for all parties involved in projects.
  • Created and implemented innovative business solutions to support organisation objectives.

Senior Engineer

Wipro Eco-energy
06.2011 - 10.2017
  • Led and managed a team of 25 technical support engineers, supporting energy efficiency measures for a major US retail chain.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality services to clients within agreed SLA.
  • Reduced energy operational costs by 300k USD through continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving measures.
  • Developed and implemented retail store support strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs by 30%.
  • Established and maintained productive working relationships with stakeholders.

Freelancer

Gilson Property Group
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed and launched an AI-driven reservation bot for automating guest inquiries and bookings, reducing manual tasks.
  • Created and managed a product roadmap and backlog for the AI bot, ensuring strategic alignment and future enhancements.
  • Launched a third-party marketplace platform to generate commission-based revenue and expand service offerings.
  • Developed and implemented innovative technology solutions and enhanced service offerings, resulting in a significant increase in property owner engagement and acquisition for the company's property management services.
  • Streamlined the short term rental operations for increased efficiency through staff training and process improvements.
  • Collaborated with management teams to identify areas for improvement in operational processes, leading to cost savings and increased efficiencies.

Education

B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering -

BPUT, Odisha

HBS CORe in Business Administration and Management - undefined

Harvard Business School Online

Skills

Operations Management

Professional Snapshot

  • Project Management: Demonstrated expertise in 6+ years of Project management. Proficient in driving technology upgrade programs, process efficiency projects end-to-end.
  • Operations & People Management: Specialized in optimizing global operations and processes. Adept at defining and achieving business goals while ensuring high-quality people management and team engagement.
  • Technical Expertise: Expert-level analytical skills for problem-solving and reconciliations. Proficient in utilizing tools such as SAP BOBJ, SharePoint, Power BI, JIRA, and Confluence.
  • Stakeholder Management: Proficient in skilfully engaging with professionals and management across all organizational levels, adept at forging strong relationships to facilitate collaboration and achieve favourable product outcomes.
  • Vendor Management: Decades of vendor management experience, specializing in proactive and reactive maintenance service providers as well as managed service providers. Proficient in contract negotiation, SOW definition, and adept at building rapport to find mutually beneficial solutions.

Timeline

Freelancer

Gilson Property Group
02.2024 - Current

Project Manager

VMware India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2018 - 08.2021

Solution Architect

Elmeasure India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 03.2018

Senior Engineer

Wipro Eco-energy
06.2011 - 10.2017

Global Multi-media Operations Manager

VMware India Pvt. Ltd.
8 2021 - 02.2024

B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering -

BPUT, Odisha

HBS CORe in Business Administration and Management - undefined

Harvard Business School Online
Pallabi RoutrayOperations Manager