Pawan Darira

Senior Project Manager with over 25 years of experience leading end-to-end project delivery across product development and service operations.

Proven expertise in managing cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and delivering complex, high-impact programs within scope, time, and budget.

Adept at stakeholder communication, risk management, and driving operational efficiency in dynamic business environments.

• CMMI Level 3 implementation
• Established PMO office
• Involved in the foundation of a career website and e-recruitment solutions in the early 2000s

• CMMI 3 level participation

Zephyr Enterprise – Test Management Tool

• An enterprise-level test management tool for premium U.S. Clients
• A complete bouquet of quality assurance applications
• Provision to manage test scenarios, test planning, and executions
• Automation tool integration for efficiency and performance
• External connection with Agile Management Tool, such as Jira

BCCL career website and ATS – application tracking system

The career website for BCCL publishes job openings for the entire Times Group

• Application Tracking System – end-to-end hiring solution
• HR and technical assessment of candidates
• Job opening lifecycle – from candidate application to selection
• Background verification and onboarding

Times Ascent (online presence of Ascent’s print edition)

• Paper Ads Application – a complete solution to publish paper ads from Times Ascent print media to online and integrate applications to the employers
• content management system
• Android and iOS mobile apps
• Job fairs and events scheduling

Simply Marry (search engine)

The bride/groom search engine development

• SOLR Tech implementation for better performance
• Database ported to an open-source platform for cost reduction
• Redesign of the matrimonial domain to a new technology framework

TcNext.com (classifieds)

A classified domain to harness the Internet’s worldwide reach and 24/7 availability, a quick response system for any user requirement to sell or buy classified products. This vertical was launched with 23 classified sections and around 40 categories, and a new SOLR framework for classified ad search

Customized hiring solution (Symphony) – jobs ahead

• Configuration and administration of the complete hiring process for multiple companies
• Recruitment process across departments
• Job publication for external boards and agencies
• Application management system
• Interview scheduling
• Consultant module for resume management