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Praneesh Kumar

Praneesh Kumar

Senior Program Manager / Account Manager
Bengaluru

Summary

Results-driven professional specializing in program management, known for delivering successful outcomes and fostering collaborative environments. Recognized for strategic planning and problem-solving abilities, consistently meeting and exceeding goals. Relied upon to adapt to changing needs and ensure team alignment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior Program Manager / Account Manager

Geektrust
05.2024 - Current
  • Co-led vendor operations with the Business Head, onboarding, and managing 20+ organizations.
  • Exceeded hiring targets through refined engagement strategies and partner enablement.
  • Designed programs to improve external partnerships, client relations, and recruitment workflows.
  • Managed key enterprise clients, overseeing talent sourcing and hiring events.
  • Delivered end-to-end hiring by sourcing high-quality candidates through diverse channels.
  • Mentored interns in sourcing, candidate engagement, and feedback handling.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, driving efficiency gains across all projects.
  • Facilitated stakeholder communication, leading to improved alignment between business objectives and program goals.

Program Manager / Account Manager

Geektrust
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Co-led the Platinum Candidate Program to streamline daily interview pipelines.
  • Partnered with external vendors and developers to optimize interview structures.
  • Reviewed and refined feedback for over 1,000 profiles to improve selection efficiency.
  • Managed one of the largest retail giants in the world, driving end-to-end recruitment and hiring drives.
  • Oversaw hiring for high-priority accounts, ensuring successful placements.
  • Mentored peers on candidate engagement and sourcing strategies.

Associate Program Manager / Talent Expert

Geektrust
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Partnered with the CPO to launch a candidate engagement program, reducing response time by 90%.
  • Helped implement product-level automation that enhanced internal workflows.
  • Managed sourcing and engagement for top-tier developers across high-priority roles.

Talent Expert Intern

Geektrust
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Sourced quality candidates via job portals and databases.
  • Maintained a steady candidate pipeline through daily engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Aviation Management

Hindustan Aviation Academy, Bengaluru, India
01.2020

Bharathiar University

Skills

Strategic Planning

Accomplishments

  • Vendor Management Program: Onboarded and managed 20+ external partners, doubling hiring outcomes through optimized engagement and streamlined processes.
  • Platinum Candidate Program: Co-led initiative to enable daily interviews, enhancing pipelines and improving feedback mechanisms for 1,000+ profiles.
  • Client Success: Managed top-tier accounts, ensuring smooth talent sourcing, placements, and hiring event coordination.
  • Candidate Engagement Initiative: Reduced candidate response times from 12 days to under 2 by collaborating with the CPO, leading to automation and improved team efficiency.
  • Process Improvements: Designed and executed scalable strategies in recruitment and vendor operations, leading to consistent revenue and collaboration growth.

Timeline

Senior Program Manager / Account Manager - Geektrust
05.2024 - Current
Program Manager / Account Manager - Geektrust
05.2023 - 05.2024
Associate Program Manager / Talent Expert - Geektrust
04.2022 - 05.2023
Talent Expert Intern - Geektrust
02.2022 - 04.2022
Hindustan Aviation Academy - Bachelor of Business Administration, Aviation Management

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