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Prajwal Nayak

Udupi

Summary

Seasoned Senior Associate with robust background in project management, financial analysis, and strategic planning. Possess strong analytical skills, adept at identifying trends and making data-driven decisions that drive business growth. Made significant contributions to team performance and client relationships through exceptional communication skills and proactive problem-solving approach. Skilled in fostering collaboration and ensuring the seamless execution of complex projects.

Experienced Senior Associate with analytical and flexible approach to solving problems. Decisive leader driven to optimize processes and streamline operations for team efficiency.

Resourceful Senior Associate known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in project management, financial analysis, and client relationship building. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptive thinking which significantly contribute to achieving organizational goals.

Open and positive communicator with calm and level-headed approach to managing routine needs and meeting special challenges.

Detail-oriented Senior Associate bringing many years' experience in industry. Knowledgeable about project management and team leadership.

Results-driven senior associate with several years of experience and a proven track record of success in project management, client relations, and team leadership. Adept at driving initiatives from conception to completion, while ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines. Strong communicator with a talent for building and nurturing productive relationships.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

PMO

Mercedes benz Research and Development of India
Bangalore
09.2024 - Current
  • Monitored project performance against agreed timelines and budgets.
  • Reviewed project proposals from external vendors to determine compliance with organizational standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to resolve conflicts that arise during the course of a project's execution.
  • Coordinated activities among different departments to facilitate smooth implementation of projects.
  • Analyzed data related to cost-benefit analysis for various projects.
  • Managed daily operations of the Data Team, including scheduling tasks and assigning responsibilities.
  • Managing procurement of Hardware for the departments

Senior Associate - Brand, Marketing and Communications

EY Global Delivery Services India LLP
Bangalore
12.2022 - 04.2024
  • Working as key bridge between management and the delivery team, contributing to run the projects smoothly and efficiently by working with all the stakeholders of the financial and both for data required the with assistance the providing all projects management related
  • Working with sales team for project initiation for new projects
  • Working with Business relationship manager and the Project head in preparation of Project plan and framework
  • Working with the Contract management team in order to get the MSA and SOW's ready and coordinating with management and the client point of contacts in order to get the contracts signed
  • Working with Project Manager in FTE planning and Coordinating with Recruitment team in order to get the team ready within the given timeline
  • Working with Project Manager and Finance team in planning the budget for the project
  • Working with Project manager on cost management and utilization of budget most effectively
  • Preparing project report, cost report and revenue reports regularly in order to monitor the financials of the project and keep the management updated on the project status
  • Accessing the project status regularly and providing updates to the stakeholders
  • On he basis of Working on the allocations and deallocations of the team members onboarding and off boarding
  • Coordinating with project team and other different teams like IT team, asset team and HR in order to get the project going smooth
  • Working with AP team for client billing in order to have better control over the project revenue
  • Maintaining all the data and reports related the project in a systematic manner for easy access which also include maintaining the SharePoint folders for the project
  • Working with client onboarding team in order to onboard and offboard resources as required by the project
  • Analyzed data and created reports for senior management.

Executive PMO

Qapitol QA
Bangalore
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Worked as a Project PMO for multiple testing projects with end-to-end PMO activities
  • Assisted in developing training materials for staff members involved in project management activities.
  • Prepared reports to track progress against budget and timeline objectives.
  • Monitored compliance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines related to the PMO operations.
  • Provided guidance to Project Managers on best practices for managing their respective projects.
  • Collaborated with team members across departments on initiatives related to process improvements or cost savings opportunities within the PMO portfolio.
  • Managed vendor relationships while ensuring timely delivery of services according to contractual agreements.
  • Assisted in the development of PMO procedures, standards, templates, and tools.
  • Conducted regular reviews with stakeholders to assess progress against milestones and objectives.
  • Reviewed project deliverables for quality assurance prior to submission or release.

Project Management Officer

Capgemini
Bangalore
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Worked as PMO for an IT project supporting with resource management and asset management along with regular PMO activities
  • Developed effective relationships with customers through regular contact during the life cycle of the project.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments to achieve successful completion of tasks and projects.
  • Facilitated communication between stakeholders, vendors, and team members.
  • Monitored resource utilization to ensure projects were delivered on time and within budget.
  • Assessed project risks and implemented risk mitigation strategies.
  • Managed vendor relationships on behalf of the managing partner ensuring timely payment of invoices while also negotiating better rates when possible.
  • Interfaced with suppliers and vendors to coordinate services required by the project team.
  • Received deliveries from vendors and checked off against invoices for accuracy.

Associate PMO

Tata Consultancy services
Bangalore
06.2016 - 02.2020
  • Worked for Finance and accounting role for a year for a US based retail business Project
  • Worked as a Associate PMO for 3.7 years contributing all-round PMO activities
  • Facilitated communication among internal teams and external vendors to develop a cohesive strategy.
  • Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress on assigned tasks.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers in order to obtain the best value for materials or services required for projects.
  • Prepared presentations summarizing key aspects of a project's progress or results.
  • Resolved conflicts between stakeholders while maintaining positive working relationships.
  • Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify trends that could inform decision-making processes.
  • Oversaw daily operations related to assigned projects, providing direction as needed.
  • Conducted post-project reviews in order to assess strengths and weaknesses of completed work.
  • Tracked expenses associated with each stage of development, ensuring accuracy.
  • Maintained detailed records of all tasks performed during the course of a project.
  • Collaborated with senior leaders across departments in order to align organizational goals with project objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with established policies throughout the life cycle of the project.
  • Assisted in developing budgets for upcoming projects based on estimated costs.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
  • Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
  • Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
  • Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) -

MGM College, Mangalore University
Udupi
01.2016

Skills

  • Team building & Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Resource management
  • Costing and Budgeting
  • Revenue management
  • Financial Analysis
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • PowerPoint
  • MS Projects
  • MS SharePoint
  • Power Bi Dashboard
  • Performance monitoring
  • Project Coordination
  • Schedule Management

Accomplishments

  • Worked in multiple pilot projects under immense pressure throughout the carrier and received appreciation from the team.
  • Successfully managed 6-member team in TCS with limited experience.

Personal Information

Traveling and exploring new places.

Photography.

Trecking.

Outdoor games.

Languages

English
Elementary
A2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

PMO

Mercedes benz Research and Development of India
09.2024 - Current

Senior Associate - Brand, Marketing and Communications

EY Global Delivery Services India LLP
12.2022 - 04.2024

Executive PMO

Qapitol QA
11.2021 - 11.2022

Project Management Officer

Capgemini
03.2021 - 10.2021

Associate PMO

Tata Consultancy services
06.2016 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) -

MGM College, Mangalore University
Prajwal Nayak