Pragati Gajbhiye
Social Developmental Sector
Mumbai
Summary
Motivated Project Manager with 14 years of experience controlling all stages of projects from inception through monitoring and closing, exceeding expectations of being on time and on budget. Considerable client-facing project experience has driven commitment to beneficiaries satisfaction. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Mumbai Smiles Foundation
Mumbai
01.2017 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints
- Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedules, and performance
- Arranged for and rolled out organization projects and programs that supported Beneficiaries
- Developed presentations, Frame works, action plans, and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
- Developed monitoring system for Udaan Shelter Home running for Victims of human trafficking women and children.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Conducted Base line and end line survey , gathered information from multiple sources and presented results, case studies, success stories.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved, achieved project goals.
- Plan, monitor, and analysis key metrics for the day-to-day performance of the program teams to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
- Set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity of the organization.
- Worked with target groups ( Victims of Human trafficking women's and children's )to understand needs and provide excellent services.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs
Program Officer
Save The Children India
Mumbai
06.2010 - 03.2016
- Trained field coordinator and new pedagogy and sustainable operational procedures.
- Developed School excellence program development strategy and program roadmap to more effectively monitor program growth
- Managed quality programs to increase effectiveness of organization
- Monitored existing projects and developments for adherence to local regulations, and field-level issues, and determining necessary corrective actions
- Managed quality assurance program, including field-level evaluations, internal audits, and Baseline surveys
- Created and implemented program frameworks, performance standards and quality assurance requirements.
- Work with HOD ( Head of Department) in the development and management of financial and budgetary plans.
- Build a strong culture of accountability and transparency within Municipal School teachers and headmaster teams and the organization.
- Provide weekly progress updates to Project Head.
- Collaborated with finance department to budget and monitor program operations, ensuring sound fiscal and system management
Assistant Manager
Kotak Education Foundation
Mumbai
01.2008 - 11.2010
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and field-level targets
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in operational decision-making and planning
- Set and enforced activities focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency
- Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction
- Supervised team of 6 employees and provide feedback on performance
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency
- Provided current team options for additional training opportunities
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
Project Officer
Nirman Organisation
Mumbai
03.2006 - 04.2008
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Work for Construction and Naka workers women in 6 Construction side at Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications
- Organized scope, schedule and assignments for entire team
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders
- Evaluated and solved technical problems affecting project deliverables
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Sikkim Manipal University
Mumbai, MH 06.2014 - 03.2016
Master of Social Work - Laboure Low and Personal Management
Mumbai University
Mumbai, MH 06.2008 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Social Work: Education - Community Organization And Advocacy
Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work
Mumbai, MH 06.1999 - 03.2001
Individuals -
Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work
Mumbai, MH 03.1999 - 04.2022
Skills
Advanced problem solvingundefined
Timeline
Project Manager
Mumbai Smiles Foundation
01.2017 - Current
MBA - Human Resources Management
Sikkim Manipal University
06.2014 - 03.2016
Program Officer
Save The Children India
06.2010 - 03.2016
Master of Social Work - Laboure Low and Personal Management
Mumbai University
06.2008 - 04.2010
Assistant Manager
Kotak Education Foundation
01.2008 - 11.2010
Project Officer
Nirman Organisation
03.2006 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Social Work: Education - Community Organization And Advocacy
Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work
06.1999 - 03.2001
Individuals -
Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work
03.1999 - 04.2022
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