Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record of successful project deliveries, demonstrating expertise in strategic planning, resource allocation, and team leadership. Core competencies include risk management, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency. Recognized for delivering projects on time and within budget while fostering collaborative team environments. Committed to leveraging extensive experience towards driving innovative project solutions that align with organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager- APAC
ControlCase International Pvt. Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Led and managed cross-functional teams through PCI DSS compliance projects, ensuring adherence to security standards for payment card data protection
Collaborated with senior management to develop PCI DSS compliance strategies, roadmaps, and timelines, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
Acted as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including IT, security, legal, and business units, to ensure all aspects of PCI DSS requirements were met across the organization
Conducted risk assessments to identify gaps in current payment card data security practices and facilitated the implementation of mitigation strategies
Developed and maintained detailed project documentation, including scope, risk assessments, timelines, and compliance checklists, ensuring transparency throughout the project lifecycle
Managed third-party vendors and service providers to ensure external systems and processes aligned with PCI DSS requirements
Delivered training and awareness programs for employees on PCI DSS compliance, best practices, and security protocols
Coordinated and supported internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with PCI DSS standards and facilitating smooth audit processes
Led post-project reviews and identified opportunities for process improvements to maintain ongoing compliance with PCI DSS and other regulatory requirements
Efficiently managing the implementation of projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to client specifications, and alignment with organizational goals
Maintaining the RACI matrix in setting clear roles and responsibilities within a team, ensuring effective project management and accountability
Have weekly meetings with clients to demonstrate proactive communication and a hands-on approach to managing and maintaining client relationships
Managed key accounts and resolved service delivery challenges by collaborating with the operations team to meet client SLAs and expectations, ensuring a seamless service experience
Ensured customer satisfaction through proactive communication and service quality monitoring, leading to minimal penalty-based revenue losses
Reviewed and identified opportunities within the existing service portfolio to introduce high-value solutions, increasing the overall wallet share of clients
Worked closely with overseas & pan India operations teams to achieve high standards of service delivery, ensuring compliance with client SLAs
Gathered market intelligence to continually improve service offerings and ensure competitive advantage in service delivery
Oversaw the timely and accurate provision of client reports in accordance with SLAs, improving transparency and client trust
Escalated and resolved service delivery incidents in collaboration with Zonal Heads of Banks & clients & Area Managers for ensuring smooth operations
Led, motivated, and trained POC, driving their performance through clear direction and ongoing feedback
Attended client review & ADHOC meetings, ensuring ongoing performance assessments, service improvements, and process adherence
Successfully led the organization through PCI DSS/SAQ/ISO/Swift/RBI SAR compliance certification with minimal disruption to business operations
Reduced non-compliance risks by implementing a company-wide PCI DSS awareness program
Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring all milestones were met on time and within budget & till now successfully delivered 30+ Projects on time
Customer support Sr. Team leader
Writer Business Pvt. Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2023
Multi-tasking Team Leader well-known for executing successful, new initiatives
Creates dynamic and positive workplace culture to align with organizational mission and values
Scheduling ATM and vault audits
Handled a team of 160 experts and shared the best practices with the experts to enhance customer experience
Key configuration of locks
Expert in LMS software
Maintain overall portfolio on daily basis
Share customer reports on daily basis
Referred unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation
Created and maintained an organized database to develop customers queries
Documented all customer inquiries and comments thoroughly and quickly
Directed calls to appropriate individuals and departments
Checking feasibility with the vendors for new locks & Collecting Quotes
Negotiating with the vendors for rates
Analyzing & planning for FLM call reduction and response improvement
All CIT billing received would be evaluated and reverted to Billing team within TAT
Driving the feasibility activity of all banks involving respective stakeholders
Ensuring various reports is shared with the concern steam
Ensuring we have all site lock issue related documents available & maintained
Analyzing & planning for FLM call reduction and response improvement
Driving continuous ATM audits to keep a track on agency so that proper process is followed by them
Positive involvement in resolving the Operational Issues related to services
Giving online support to Bank staff for the smooth functioning of WSG connected ATM and Cash Manage and recon process
Support for S & G activation and deactivation
Senior Officer
WSG MSP
01.2015 - 01.2016
Cash forecasting of Canara bank and analysis of cash flow trends
Analyzed cash flow trends, cash low status and response for cash out setting limits for the ATM after
Canara Bank fully outsourced their new ATM operation to WSG on per transaction cost basis
Federal bank is a fastest growing Private sector bank in INDIA having more than 1336 ATM across India
Bank fully outsourced their new ATM operation to WSG on Per transaction cost basis
Involved in All project, which includes training new recruits and performing User Acceptance test (UAT)
Handling Cash Team
Provide data for monthly reporting to concerned manager to the Head of Department on Daily Operations
Implantation of Process Cash Forecasting for Smooth Daily Operations of Cash Management Department
Analysis on monthly Reports as well as Emergency Cash fills
Taking Care of New Takeovers of ATM sites under MS service & keep Co-ordination with the bank & ensure that MIS updating, is done at the time of start of services of every ATM
Managed offsite team and ensuring that the recon report sent within TAT to bank officials
Solving customer disputes as per RBI guideline which was received from the bank within given TAT
Escalation of down ATM to concerned team and keep monitoring till problem is resolved
Resolved customer issues in a timely manner while complying with company standards
Was involved in direct interaction with customer in review meetings
Read, analyzed Quotations for replacements of ATM’s parts/Field work or TIS work and take necessary approvals from the business head
Assisted with running and summarizing operational reports and details
Was involved in direct interaction with Switch person for Cash tally books
Handle Engineer & custodian for the ATM Errors resolutions
Taken follow-ups for High Ageing calls with Area heads & Zonal Heads
Take follow-ups with customers for part replacements
Education
MBA -
Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth
11.2024
TY B.com -
Sabarmati University
06-2017
HSC -
Maharashtra Board
02-2013
SSC -
Maharashtra Board
03-2011
Skills
Project development
Project tracking
Work flow planning
Feasibility analysis
Conflict management
Scope management
Customer relations specialist
Deliverable tracking
Risk management
Milestone tracking
Client relations
Team collaboration
Project closure
Quality assurance and control
Multi-tasking
Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite
Accomplishments
Successfully led the organization through PCI DSS compliance certification with minimal disruption to business operations.
Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring all milestones were met on time and within budget & delivered 30+ projects on time this year.
Consistently met the Quality Standards.
Customer satisfaction through delivering quality services and meeting customer expectations.
Rolled out new projects towards succession.
Successfully completed multiple projects including Canara, Federal, KVB, SMC, and till 2023.
Associate Consultant - Cybersecurity Services at ControlCase International Pvt Ltd.Associate Consultant - Cybersecurity Services at ControlCase International Pvt Ltd.