Pradeep Rathod
Project Manager
Pune,Maharashtra
Summary
Experienced project management professional with a proven track record of success across global IT services, sales consulting, banking, finance, and insurance sectors. Proficient in collaborating with clients from the Middle East, APAC, and the United States. Extensive expertise in banking operations, emerging technologies, financial services regulations. Demonstrated competence in forming partnerships, implementing strategies efficiently,and identifying untapped market potential. Achievements include delivery of automation projects,mastery of cloud computing solutions,and effective business service management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Program Manager
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company
Pune
07.2019 - Current
- Successfully delivered IT projects by leading cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with business objectives, deadlines, and budget constraints.
- Managed greenfield application delivery projects, leveraging Microsoft Power Platform and automation technologies to drive efficiency and innovation.
- Collaborated with Solution Architects and development teams to evaluate and implement appropriate Power Automate and RPA solutions.
- Utilized Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools to manage project backlogs, deliverables, and performance metrics.
- Successfully delivered projects within budget and timelines, while adhering to the critical path and resolving issues promptly.
- Took charge of planning and leading Scrum activities including sprint planning sessions, backlog grooming sessions, daily stand-up meetings as well as project status updates and reviews.
- Created and managed product backlogs, sprint backlogs, and user stories to drive project success.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing the performance and development of the managed Alliances business function.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to continuously improve business function efficiency and effectiveness.
Client Engagement Manager
Markets and Markets
Pune
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Led the development of a comprehensive global plan to guide business expansion efforts.
- Co-led the opportunity management process, maintaining and updating the relationship management system entries and providing essential reports and maintenance.
- Effectively coordinated and monitored cross-divisional Meridium teams collaborating with strategic partners in targeted accounts throughout the sales process.
- Took charge of accelerating business growth in niche and developed markets within IOT, Chemicals & Material, and Healthcare sectors across APAC & Middle East regions.
- Developed strategic plans and innovative strategies to achieve the company's sales goals.
- Offered strategic consulting services, encompassing business plan and sales strategy development, proposal writing, strategic relationship development, opportunity identification, and lead development, with a focus on the Information Technology domain.
- Successfully managed the end-to-end sales process, converting pre-generated leads into prospective clients.
- Demonstrated a proven track record in acquiring new clients and expanding the customer base by delivering tailored product solutions within client budgets and schedules.
- Significantly increased revenue by securing new accounts and providing value-added services to existing clients.
Assistant Manager
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Pune
03.2014 - 05.2017
- Re-engaged customers from dormant accounts, increasing revenue.
- Tracked weekly sales to develop senior leadership reports for corrective action planning.
- Provided exemplary level of service to clients, maintaining and improving relationships for future business opportunities.
- Frequently visited customers to maintain positive and productive relationships.
- Identified prospective customers and evaluated market potential.
Senior Business Development Manager
Horizon Data Systems Pvt. Ltd
Pune
05.2012 - 02.2014
- Conducted market research to identify industry trends and customer needs.
- Researched new technologies that could be leveraged by the organization.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed a team of Business Development Representatives.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Pune University
Pune01-2012
Bachelor of Science -
Nawrosjee Wadia Collage
Pune2008
Skills
- Techno-functional project management
- Microsoft Power Platform and automation projects
- SDLC methodologies (Agile/Waterfall)
- Integration projects using APIs and connectors
- Risk management
- Jira, Azure DevOps
- Financial analysis
- Insurance/Brokerage domain knowledge
- Stakeholder management
- Presentation and communication
- Resource allocation and management
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Budgeting and financial management
- Continuous improvement methodologies
- Team building and leadership development
Certification
- DevOps Architect Master's Training Program - Intellipaat
- Agile Scrum Master (ASM®) certified
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Salesforce Administrator & App Builder (Developer)
Languages
Marathi
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Affiliations
Professional Association Memberships
- Active Member, Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Member, Association for Project Management (APM)
Activities
Professional Development
- Completed advanced training in Lean Six Sigma, achieving Green Belt certification.
- Participated in a comprehensive program on leadership and team dynamics.
Honors
Awards and Recognitions
- Excellence in Project Delivery Award, for consistently delivering projects ahead of schedule and under budget.
- Recognized by senior management for innovative solutions that improved project efficiency and reduced costs.
Accomplishments
- Managed High-Budget Projects Successfully:- Guided and delivered a $5 million software development project on time and within budget, increasing company revenues by 20%.
- Improved Efficiency and Productivity:- Implemented Agile methodologies across several teams, reducing project delivery times by 30% and increasing productivity by 25%.
- Risk Mitigation and Management:-Identified and mitigated critical risks on a $2 million infrastructure project, ensuring completion without major delays or cost overruns.
- Stakeholder Satisfaction:-Directed clear communication, regular updates, and timely issue resolution, achieving a stakeholder satisfaction rate of 95% throughout the project lifecycle.
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursWork from home optionCompany CultureQuote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Software
Project Management Tools: JIRA, Trello, Asana for task management and sprint planning
Version Control Systems: Git, GitHub, GitLab for code management
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Jenkins, CircleCI for automated testing and deployment
Collaboration Tools: Slack, Microsoft Teams for team communication
Testing Tools: Selenium, Postman for automated testing and API testing
Analytics and Monitoring: Google Analytics, New Relic for performance monitoring and analytics
Content Management Systems (CMS): Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce for managing product listings and content
Timeline
Deputy Program Manager
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company
07.2019 - Current
Client Engagement Manager
Markets and Markets
05.2017 - 07.2019
Assistant Manager
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
03.2014 - 05.2017
Senior Business Development Manager
Horizon Data Systems Pvt. Ltd
05.2012 - 02.2014
Master of Business Administration -
Pune University
Bachelor of Science -
Nawrosjee Wadia Collage
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