Renuka Palukuru
Project Manager
Hyderabad
Summary
Having 19+ Years of experience in IT with a proven track record at Cantellat and IVY Software Development Pvt ltd, I excel in project management and effective communication, driving projects across various domains including compliance, Sports and Betting. Expert in Agile methodologies and stakeholder relationship management, lead teams to exceed delivery expectations. Recognized for driving velocity and maximising efficiency in Agile and Scrum environments. Certified SAFE Agilist and Microsoft Technology Specialist.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
Cantellat
03.2025 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Senior Project Manager
IVY Software Development Pvt Ltd
02.2017 - 02.2025
- Create project plans to fit stakeholder and Regulatory requirements and deliver with desired outcomes, full accountability for project results
- Define project roles and responsibilities in close collaboration with the Product and dependent teams including project scope and objectives to ensure a cross-functional understanding amongst project members
- Perform project tracking through clear and concise status reports and time management reports; proactively identify potential issues and track project member progress against commitments
- Utilized various communication channels, such as status reports, presentations, and regular meetings, to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
- Facilitate sprint planning, daily scrums, retrospectives, stakeholder meetings, and software demonstrations
- Protect development team from outside distractions
- Resolve impediments or team conflicts
- Utilize project management tools (JIRA, Microsoft Planner) to track project progress, dependencies, resources, and project health
- Work closely with product owners in backlog management and continuous delivery of features
- Tracked and managed product backlog, burn-down metrics, velocity, and task break down
- Lead teams with or without authority and coordinate with cross-functional teams in delivering the projects
Scrum Master
IVY Software Development Pvt Ltd
05.2014 - 01.2017
- Acted as a servant leader to the development team by removing impediments and resolving conflicts.
- Led daily Scrum stand-ups and Agile development sprint planning meetings for multiple, concurrent projects.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.
- Supported the development team in understanding user stories, acceptance criteria and definition of done.
- Consistently worked to identify project risks, initiate risk mitigation and implement risk reduction action plans.
SSA
IVY Comptech Pvt Ltd
07.2006 - 04.2014
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Education
Masters - Computer Application
S.V.University
TirupatiBachelor's - Science
S.V University
TirupatiSkills
Project Management
Strategy & Planning
Delivery Management
Agile
Scrum
Certified SAFE Agilist
Strong team management
Cross-cultural experience
Multinational environments
Effective communication
Stakeholder relationship management
Velocity delivery
Maximizing efficiency
Project leadership
Software project management
Certification
Communication: Effective communicator at all organizational levels, skilled in maintaining stakeholder relationships.
Timeline
Project Manager
Cantellat
03.2025 - Current
Senior Project Manager
IVY Software Development Pvt Ltd
02.2017 - 02.2025
Scrum Master
IVY Software Development Pvt Ltd
05.2014 - 01.2017
SSA
IVY Comptech Pvt Ltd
07.2006 - 04.2014
Bachelor's - Science
S.V University
Masters - Computer Application
S.V.University
About IVY Comptech
- IVY Comptech Pvt Ltd, 08/01/06 to Present, Ivy is a global, cutting-edge software and support services provider, partnering with one of the world's biggest online gaming and entertainment groups. Founded in 2001, we've grown from a small tech company in Hyderabad to one creating innovative software solutions used by millions of consumers around the world, with billions of transactions taking place to head even some of the biggest technology giants. Focused on quality at scale, we deliver excellence to our customers day in and day out, with everyone working together to make what sometimes feels impossible, possible.
- Project Management: Strategy & Planning, Delivery Management, Agile, Scrum, SAFE trained
- Leadership: Strong team management, experience in cross-cultural, multinational environments.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Create project plans to fit stakeholder and Regulatory requirements and deliver with desired outcomes, full accountability for project results
- Define project roles and responsibilities in close collaboration with the Product and dependent teams including project scope and objectives to ensure a cross-functional understanding amongst project members
- Perform project tracking through clear and concise status reports and time management reports; proactively identify potential issues and track project member progress against commitments
- Utilized various communication channels, such as status reports, presentations, and regular meetings, to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
- Facilitate sprint planning, daily scrums, retrospectives, stakeholder meetings, and software demonstrations
- Protect development team from outside distractions
- Resolve impediments or team conflicts
- Utilize project management tools (JIRA, Microsoft Planner) to track project progress, dependencies, resources, and project health
- Work closely with product owners in backlog management and continuous delivery of features
- Tracked and managed product backlog, burn-down metrics, velocity, and task break down
- Lead teams with or without authority and coordinate with cross-functional teams in delivering the projects