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Poojitha Chelluri

Poojitha Chelluri

Business Analysis, Product and Project Management
Bengaluru

Summary

A Techno-functional expert with 11 years of experience in Business Analysis, Project and Product Management, Data Analytics, and ITIL Change/Incident Management. Skilled in leading global projects using Waterfall, Scrum, and Agile methodologies. Specializes in the end-to-end implementation of Cloud Technologies, Business Intelligence, Generative AI, and Prompt Engineering. Proficient in SDLC, risk assessment, quality control, and stakeholder management. Expert in data analytics, leveraging insights to drive strategic decision-making and product innovation. Committed to utilizing advanced OpenAI solutions to propel business innovation and optimize performance. Proven track record of delivering exceptional results and adding significant value.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager - Project Management

KPMG
Bengaluru
04.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong product management and business analysis capabilities, ensuring successful project delivery and strategic alignment.
  • Led end-to-end project execution, including Gen AI initiatives like Prompt Engineering and OpenAI services, within Agile frameworks.
  • Spearheaded diverse teams to drive Gen AI solutions aligned with organizational goals and product vision.
  • Created a strategic product roadmap by analyzing market trends and competition, supporting business objectives and client needs.
  • Conducted thorough user acceptance testing (UAT) and managed defect resolution to ensure high-quality, client-ready solutions.
  • Translated stakeholder requirements into actionable plans, developing detailed specifications and user stories for Gen AI projects.
  • Acted as the primary liaison between stakeholders and development teams, prioritizing and grooming the product backlog to focus on high-value items.
  • Facilitated effective collaboration with development teams, UX designers, and stakeholders to ensure cross-functional alignment and successful outcomes.
  • Defined detailed requirements and acceptance criteria for each feature, guiding development and ensuring successful product delivery.
  • Managed project scope, timelines, and finances, optimizing resources, fostering transparent communication, and effectively mitigating risks.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk analyses, identifying dependencies and optimization opportunities to enhance project outcomes.
  • Planned and executed pilots for new capabilities, including defining scope, communication strategies, training, and feedback mechanisms.
  • Leveraged user data, performance metrics, and industry insights to shape product design, prioritize features, and refine the roadmap.
  • Built and maintained relationships with senior leaders and technology teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration across regions.
  • Used data analytics and visualization tools to create dashboards, enhancing report clarity and enabling data-driven decision-making.
  • Developed predictive models for project forecasting and risk assessment, improving overall project management efficiency.

Senior Analyst - Cloud Operations - BI

Verint Systems
Bengaluru
01.2019 - 04.2023
  • Collaborated with sponsors, stakeholders, and technical/non-technical resources for strategic project execution.
  • Managed end-to-end project management, including scheduling, KPI reporting, and ensuring successful delivery.
  • Oversaw multiple medium to large-scale projects/programs, ensuring compliance with audit standards.
  • Provided advisory consultation on project-related activities and executed pre-established project management methodologies.
  • Conducted regular project reviews, communicated status, identified and resolved issues, and demonstrated advanced understanding of quality assurance and software development processes.

Project Engineer

Wipro Limited
Hyderabad
10.2013 - 12.2018
  • Installed, administered, managed, and migrated Business Intelligence Platforms (Tableau and SAP BOBJ).
  • Conducted User Access Management, Report Scheduling, and Administration for effective data management.
  • Developed and maintained data-driven dashboards, providing stakeholders with real-time insights into project metrics and performance.
  • Utilized business analytics tools to streamline data processing, enabling more informed decision-making.
  • Provided regular data analytics reports translating complex datasets into actionable business strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communications Engineering

St. Mary's Integrated Campus
05.2013

Skills

  • MS Azure DevOps
  • MS Project
  • MS Office Suite
  • MS Visio
  • Lucid Chart
  • Figma
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Service Now
  • Tableau Server
  • SAP BO BI
  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Product Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Escalation Management
  • Business Operations Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Requirements Gathering

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Hybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPersonal development programsCareer advancement

Certification

SAFe® 6 Agilist
PSPO-I (Professional Scrum Product Owner)
Prince2 Practitioner in Project Management
Aviatrix Certified Multi-Cloud Network Associate
Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Project Management

KPMG
04.2023 - Current

Senior Analyst - Cloud Operations - BI

Verint Systems
01.2019 - 04.2023

Project Engineer

Wipro Limited
10.2013 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communications Engineering

St. Mary's Integrated Campus
Poojitha ChelluriBusiness Analysis, Product and Project Management