Prashanth Janardhanan
Coimbatore
Summary
Program management professional with history of driving projects to successful completion. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Proven expertise in risk management and resource allocation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager, Program manager and Project Manager
Royal Cyber India Private Limited
08.2017 - Current
- Secured USD 3.5M in new business for a BFSI client by aligning demand with delivery capabilities and technical skill sets.
- Led end-to-end delivery across USA & ANZ, managing 50–120 global team members and ensuring consistent execution across multiple engagements.
- Established executive governance frameworks including QBR, PCB, GRC, SteerCo, and coordinated with procurement, sourcing, IT, and project management teams.
- Optimized financial performance through cost management reports, audits, revenue maximization, and lean cost-control strategies.
- Delivered projects under diverse commercial models: T&M, Fixed Price, Subscription-based, Cost-Reimbursement, Unit Price, and Bilateral contracts.
- Strengthened delivery efficiency by leveraging reusable assets, internal tools, and workflow optimization with modern technologies.
- Directed planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder communication, and reporting for multiple projects and Agile teams.
- Drove change management initiatives, improved adoption, and minimized organizational resistance.
- Prepared and presented executive reports with milestone updates, risks, and delivery insights for leadership visibility.
Project Manager
Skybridge Infotech
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Analyzed business requirements, identified improvement areas, and recommended process enhancements to optimize overall efficiency.
- Translated business needs into clear technical requirements, ensuring development teams had complete, actionable specifications.
- Prepared comprehensive project documentation, including BRDs, functional specs, use cases, test plans, and workflow diagrams.
- Collaborated directly with clients and stakeholders to understand priorities, validate expectations, and ensure solution alignment.
- Managed project scope, timelines, and budgets, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery within approved constraints.
- Led and guided cross-functional project teams by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing ongoing support.
- Conducted risk assessments, defined mitigation strategies, and proactively resolved issues to maintain delivery momentum.
- Supported development and QA teams during build and testing phases, ensuring smooth execution and timely validation.
- Performed post-implementation reviews, captured lessons learned, and recommended enhancements for future project cycles.
Junior Project Manager
Coextrix Technologies
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Conducted client visits to gather detailed requirements, understand business needs, and establish clear project expectations.
- Created comprehensive project documentation, including BRDs, functional specifications, and supporting artifacts.
- Led end-to-end project phases — initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure — ensuring timely and successful delivery.
- Managed project resources effectively, optimizing utilization, and ensuring teams remained motivated and high-performing.
- Assisted in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, aligning them with stakeholder expectations.
- Prepared and maintained project schedules, timelines, and milestone plans to guide project execution.
- Coordinated communication across departments, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
IT Project Coordinator
Millennium Software Productions Private Limited
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Evaluated user needs and system functionality to ensure alignment with business and operational requirements.
- Ensured all system features and facilities met end-user expectations by providing the necessary guidance and support.
- Identified, mitigated, and communicated risks related to operational and technical changes to minimize project disruption.
- Led project kick-off sessions, coordinated with customer-facing teams, and delivered regular status updates to management.
- Supported the sign-off process for custom enhancements and managed the change request (CR) process effectively.
- Optimized resource utilization across projects to improve productivity and delivery quality.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining delivery excellence.
- Recognized for strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of delivering projects on time.
- Successfully led end-to-end project delivery, ensuring all objectives were achieved and stakeholders were satisfied.
Education
Post Graduation - Computer Networks
University of Central Lancashire
United Kingdom01.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Park College of Engineering And Technology
Coimbatore04-2008
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Risk assessment
- Strategic resource planning
- Organizational change management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Compliance management
- Project traceability documentation
- Effective business growth and T&M strategy implementation
Certification
- Certified in Scrum Master
- Certified in Prince 2 Foundation
Timeline
Senior Project Manager, Program manager and Project Manager
Royal Cyber India Private Limited
08.2017 - Current
Project Manager
Skybridge Infotech
01.2016 - 02.2017
Junior Project Manager
Coextrix Technologies
07.2014 - 12.2015
IT Project Coordinator
Millennium Software Productions Private Limited
06.2011 - 06.2014
Post Graduation - Computer Networks
University of Central Lancashire
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Park College of Engineering And Technology