Pratul Srivastava

Project Delivery Lead | American Multinational Beverage Corporation (July 2023 – Present)

• Leading cross-functional teams to plan, build, launch, and manage world-class digital products for one of the world's largest FMCG brands.
• Spearheaded multiple projects from conception to deployment consistently
• Blending technology skills with extensive Agile/Scrum experience to ensure efficient project execution and delivery within specifications.
• Prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline constraints.
• Collaborating effectively with international clients and stakeholders across diverse disciplines.
• Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills to direct, motivate, and influence individuals at all levels, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.

Project Delivery Lead | British Multinational Bank (July 2022 – June 2023)

• Spearheaded the development and implementation of a custom-built, automated dashboard, providing real-time insights into program performance and driving data-driven decision-making.
• Provided strategic direction and governance for a million-dollar project, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution within strict technical and budgetary constraints.
• Strategically supervised project execution teams, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Extended technical support to stakeholders, developing and distributing learning materials to enhance knowledge and adoption.
• Provided accurate and timely project status reporting to stakeholders and sponsors, maintaining transparency and fostering informed decision-making.

Project Manager | British Multinational Consumer Goods Company (November 2021 – June 2022)

• Successfully deployed Finance and Connect services globally, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency.
• Managed multiple concurrent service deployments for Accounts Payable operations, demonstrating exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Gathered and analyzed requirements for functional and enhancement changes, ensuring alignment with business needs and user expectations.
• Acted as a key point of contact for SMEs, business owners, developers, and testers, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration across teams.
• Conducted requirement walkthrough with business, offshore development, and UAT teams, ensuring clarity and shared understanding throughout the development lifecycle.

Senior Project Manager | Cloud P2P Automation Software Company (August 2021 – November 2021)

• Led cross-functional teams across technical, financial, and business domains to achieve business objectives and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Mitigated risk factors through data-driven analysis and proactive planning and mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated adaptability by employing both agile and waterfall methodologies as needed, crafting detailed project roadmaps, schedules, and work breakdown structures.
• Oversaw successful project delivery, including implementation, upgrades, and extensions of existing applications.
• Effectively translated business objectives into system and process requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Managed dependencies and ensured timely completion of deliverables while adhering to budget constraints.
• Prepared and executed communication plans and status reports for key stakeholders.
• Conducted thorough UAT testing to guarantee the quality of project releases, aligning with client business needs.
• Coordinated releases with change control and configuration management processes.
• Managed $1M resorts and $2.5M food services and hospitality business, driving growth and profitability.
• Served as primary client contact, fostering strong relationships and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction.
• Provided expert consultation and advice to enhance client business performance.
• Fostered customer loyalty through proactive utilization of solutions and services.
• Mentored team members, provided technical leadership, and resolved conflicts effectively.

Project Manager | Cloud P2P Automation Software Company (June 2018 – August 2021)

• Successfully managed project lifecycles from initiation to closure, encompassing:
• Requirements gathering and scope definition
• Project kickoff and process establishment
• Productivity metric definition
• Planning and resource allocation
• Status reporting and task management
• Customer interaction and team motivation
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Quality monitoring and analysis
• Project delivery and handover to support
• Best practice identification and knowledge sharing

Project Coordinator | Digital Technology Solution Company

• Project Management Expertise:
• Effectively managed all project phases, from initiation to closure and release, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Proactively identified and addressed project risks and issues, implementing timely mitigation strategies.
• Conducted thorough user acceptance testing to guarantee the quality of web and mobile-based projects.
• Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
• Wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
  
• Resource Planning and Coordination:
• Accurately assessed business requirements and prepared comprehensive software requirement specifications (SRS).
• Strategically assigned resources to project development tasks, ensuring optimal utilization of team skills and expertise.
• Proficiently tracked project status and tasks using JIRA, providing clear visibility and facilitating timely decision-making.
• Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  
• Communication and Stakeholder Management:
• Fostered seamless collaboration and communication among development teams through daily meetings and status updates.
• Kept clients informed of project progress through regular, informative updates, maintaining transparency and trust.
• Effectively managed the day-to-day activities of projects and staff, ensuring optimal workflow and resource allocation.
  
• Time Management and Estimation:
• Accurately estimated time requirements for achieving project milestones, enabling proactive planning and resource scheduling.
• Identified and addressed potential delays or bottlenecks, implementing corrective actions to maintain project momentum.
• Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.

Project Trainee | AI-Driven Content Management Solution Company

• Project Management:
• Led product development and services teams in the execution of multi-platform projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in team coordination, resource management, and end-to-end development.
• Ensured timely delivery of high-quality software products.
• Participated in creation and maintenance of project tracking tools, verifying clear communication of inherent expectations and responsibilities.
• Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Integration Expertise:
• Successfully handled projects involving the integration of diverse domains and products.

• Client Needs Analysis:
• Possess strong abilities in analyzing client needs and evaluating custom design solutions.
• Managed client communication distribution during ongoing projects.

• Risk and Impact Assessment:
• Proficient in conducting risk analysis, impact analysis, and project reviews.
• Confident decision-making to enable effective solutions.

• Project Documentation:
• Maintained comprehensive project documentation, including RSD, FSD, project schedules, project management plans, and budgets.