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Anitha Adiraj
Bengaluru
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Summary
PMP-certified Senior IT Project Manager with over 20 years of experience driving complex, cross-functional initiatives across diverse industries. Adept at managing multiple concurrent projects while aligning delivery with strategic business goals. Proven expertise in project planning, execution, and evaluation within defined timelines and budgets, ensuring quality and stakeholder satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Graduated from the prestigious Executive General Management Program (EGMP) at IIM Bangalore, bringing a strategic mindset and business acumen to technology-driven transformation. Actively contributes to organizational growth through innovation, digital enablement, and ESG-aligned initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Otis Elevator Company
Bengaluru, India
06.2023 - Current
- Managed end-to-end project lifecycle from initiation to closure, including planning, execution, monitoring, and post-implementation review across high-impact initiatives.
- Defined project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and measurable outcomes.
- Led strategic projects totaling $350M, including cloud migration and digital transformation efforts at Otis, delivering $7M in cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Ensured timely delivery within budget and quality standards, leveraging agile and waterfall methodologies based on project needs and stakeholder expectations.
- Oversaw vendor coordination, including managing partnerships with LTI Mindtree for Microsoft Copilot rollout and other strategic technology initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams—engineering, IT, operations, and finance—as well as external partners to drive project success and stakeholder engagement.
- Championed adoption of emerging technologies, such as Microsoft Copilot and Google Cloud, fostering innovation and digital maturity across the organization.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring junior project managers and contributing to internal knowledge-sharing platforms and best practice forums.
Project Manager
DXC India Pvt Limited
Bangalore, Karnataka
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Led cross-functional teams across technical, financial, and business domains to deliver strategic projects, including SLD Application and ITSM 3.2 transition, ensuring alignment with client goals and timely delivery.
- Managed full project lifecycle for initiatives such as cloud enablement, SSO integration, and legacy tool transitions—adapting Agile and Waterfall methodologies based on project scope and stakeholder needs.
- Developed and executed detailed project plans, including roadmaps, schedules, and work breakdown structures, while facilitating internal status meetings and stakeholder discussions.
- Oversaw strategic planning and change management practices, proactively identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and driving continuous improvement across project execution.
- Reported on project health and progress through weekly dashboards and client updates, offering actionable insights and solutions to ensure transparency and stakeholder confidence.
- Led critical meetings including CAB, ECAB, and client reviews, setting clear expectations, driving decisions, and ensuring accountability across project teams.
- Managed financial forecasting and billing acceptance, ensuring accurate monthly projections and alignment with contractual obligations.
Education
Executive General Management Programme - Management
IIM Bangalore
Bengaluru08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Computers
Sidhartha Degree College
Hyderabad05-2003
Skills
- Project Management
- Agile Delivery
- Project plan development
- Cross-functional coordination
- Budget control
- Client relationship management
- Core PMO Activities
- Cost analysis
- Governance & Compliance
- Reporting & Dashboard
- Project planning
- Scope management
Accomplishments
- Received the High Five Award and Silver Award for exceptional performance and end-to-end coordination of complex migration projects.
- Honored with the Arogya Award for leading wellness initiatives and exemplifying OTIS values and organizational culture.
- Presented with the Champ Award for three consecutive quarters (FY21) for successfully executing the ITSM project from initiation to closure.
- Awarded the Collaborator Award for two consecutive quarters (FY20) in recognition of outstanding teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
- Recognized by the Account Delivery Lead and Account General Manager for developing an innovative Idea Tracker to monitor automation use cases across the team.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Excellent
Kannada
Excellent
Tamil
Good
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
ITIL V3 Foundation Certified
Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner Certified
Power Platform Fundamentals Certified, [Microsoft]
AI900 Azure AI Fundamentals
Prompt Engineering for Project Managers
Data Landscape of Engineering for PM's
Interests
Music
Chess
Travelling
Gardening
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Otis Elevator Company
06.2023 - Current
Project Manager
DXC India Pvt Limited
02.2019 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computers
Sidhartha Degree College
Executive General Management Programme - Management
IIM Bangalore