Prem Shankar Manhira

I'm a delivery-focused Project and Portfolio Management professional with over 25+ years of cross-industry experience —primarily in Financial Services, Investment Banking, Aviation, HR, and Technology. My passion lies in helping organizations simplify complexity, drive impactful change and make smarter decisions through strong governance, data-led insights and well-executed programs.

I've had the privilege of managing high-value global portfolios ranging from £15M to £50M , with full ownership of financial planning, forecasting, headcount governance and cost-to-achieve spend tracking. I work confidently with tools like iPlan, PlanView, and Excel and have partnered closely with Finance, Procurement, HR and Delivery leads to bring structure, transparency and accountability to transformation programs.

Whether it's managing workforce planning across global teams, analyzing plan vs actuals, preparing board-level reporting or running project financials — I focus on getting the details right while keeping the bigger picture in view. I'm just as comfortable rolling up my sleeves for a budget reconciliation as I am leading conversations with senior stakeholders in steering committees.

Alongside my financial and PMO expertise, I bring certified PMP discipline and Agile delivery experience, having led end-to-end initiatives across payments, core banking and regulatory spaces. I believe in building relationships that foster collaboration, clarity, and momentum—something I've consistently delivered in complex, matrixed environments.

In a nutshell: I bring a balanced mix of delivery ownership, financial rigor, and people-first leadership. I'm now looking to contribute this experience to organizations that value structure, impact, and long-term transformation.

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

• Delivered a regulatory reporting digital transformation roadmap, reducing lead times by 50%.
• Optimized project delivery, increasing portfolio efficiency by 40% through governance enhancements.
• Automated reporting frameworks, saving 1,500+ hours annually and increasing forecasting accuracy by 40%.
• Successfully led Agile teams delivering mission-critical delivery solutions, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance.
• Enhanced Agile adoption across banking operations, reducing sprint cycle time by 30%.

Designed and implemented career mentorship programs, positively impacting over 50 underprivileged students each year. Led workshops on data literacy, digital skills and leadership development, equipping young minds with essential tools for future fit to success in life.