Accomplished Manager/Project Manager/PMO/Team Lead relevant with 9+ years of experience in the Automotive & IT industry, delivering IT requirements, Data Management, SAP HANA, Supply chain management & business operations.
Champion with a strong focus on quality & governance, facilitating continuous process improvements for transformative results and delivering peak-performing teams / improved frameworks; currently managing more than 35 FTE's geographically.
Led global teams, effectively communicating project objectives and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to achieve project goals.
Implemented complex projects and teams-mitigated risks, managed requirements, and worked with project stakeholders while managing expectations at the department and project levels.
Bootstrapped Agile, Scrum, Waterfall Framework by Engineering Lean Practices and coordinated all Scrum Ceremonies
Proficient in leading the strategy, change performance pillar embedding change into the organization through strategic planning, program management, data analysis and communications
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Creospan Inc
Chennai
07.2024 - Current
Individual handling & Manager for Chennai newly opened branch. Reporting Manager for 25+ FTE's
Project Planning and Management: Experienced in Defining the project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Technical Oversight: Providing technical guidance and support to the production support team, ensuring alignment with best practices and industry standards.
Oversee the implementation of monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure proactive issue detection and resolution.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.
Hands on experience in facilitate meetings with project teams, stakeholders, and senior management to ensure clear communication and alignment on project objectives.
Excellent presentation skills, prepare and present detailed reports on project progress, performance metrics, and outcomes.
Risk and Issue Management: Identify and manage project risks and issues,conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for major incidents and ensure the implementation of preventive measures.
Team Leadership and Development: Leading and motivating project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Providing mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements, automation, and optimization within the project lifecycle.
Project Manager
Cloud IQ Solutions PVT LTD
Chennai
11.2023 - 01.2024
Expertise in IT Health Care, Clicinal Data Management & Software projects to drive successful project outcomes
Hands on Experience in JIRA tool, SAP HANA & Service Now
Expertise in MPP, Scrum, Waterfall & Agile Methodologies
Strategically aligning the business vision and objectives to the projects that are initiated in different departments
Ability to define the various stakeholders in the project governance and set well-defined roles, responsibilities, and decision-making capacities
Strong ability to work independently with minimal support & supervision, managed cross-functional team of resources
Managed in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and developing a detailed project plan with milestones and performance KPIs for the project to monitor and track progress
Aligned remote teams and brought everyone on the same page, acted as communication bridge between all stakeholders to act in same direction.
Project Manager
Acsys International
Chennai
06.2023 - 10.2023
Reason to Resign : Lay off - Project is on hold
Leveraging extensive expertise in IT Hardware & Software projects to drive successful project outcomes; currently managing more than 15 members in a team
Hands on Experience in JIRA tool, SAP & Service Now
Expertise in MPP, Scrum, Waterfall & Agile Methodologies
Ability to define the various stakeholders in the project governance and set well-defined roles, responsibilities, and decision-making capacities
Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and developing a detailed project plan with milestones and performance KPIs for the project to monitor and track progress
Best Coordinator with internal resources and third parties/vendors/OEM for the flawless execution of projects
Ability to track, monitor the progress of project from time to time and measured the project performance against set milestones and KPIs such as time, cost and quality
Awarded in Team Building, Team Leading & Team Motivation.
Project Manager - Contract
Onward Technologies, Caterpillar
Chennai
06.2022 - 05.2023
Expertise in IT Infrastructure & Non-Infra, Azure, and CBS projects to drive successful project outcomes
Enabling seamless communication between business units and IT by bridging the gap and ensuring alignment of requirements
Orchestrating collaboration with vendors and cross-functional teams to execute the delivery of IT infrastructure solutions for both manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors
Pioneering innovative approaches to explore emerging technologies and enhance factory efficiency
Conducting comprehensive project review control meetings, managing schedules, and maintaining strict adherence to deployment timelines
Delegating tasks with precision, assigning responsibilities based on project requirements to optimize team performance and project execution.
Project Management Executive
Apollo Tyres Global R&D Ltd.
Chennai
11.2015 - 06.2022
Tracked and reviewed the project timelines, schedules, progress status, and provided regular updates
Composed the seamless implementation of new products and variants; collaborated with Quality, Product Engineering, and R&D teams to ensure optimal outcomes
Coordinated with multiple plant locations for certificate renewals, processing applications, and maintaining accurate certification documents
Provided valuable support in project trials, actively contributing to performance improvement initiatives, cost-saving measures, and the successful development of new projects.
Education
MBA - HR & Marketing
B.S Abdur Rahman University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Bachelor of Technology - Polymer Technology
B.S Abdur Rahman University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Skills
Project Execution & Monitoring
Strategic Planning and Execution
Project & Delivery Management
Resource Management
Reporting & Documentation
Budgeting & Estimation
Agile Scrum Waterfall Methodology
Accomplishments
Confirmed judicious decision-making skills by recommendations for alternate products based on cost, availability, and specifications, resulting in mutual profitability
Received Well Done cards acknowledging contributions in critical projects and exceptional performance in costsaving
and performance improvement initiatives, as well as HR activities
Recognized from the Chairman for presenting Passenger Vehicle achievements in the R&D Conference
Awarded "Most Sportive Women at Apollo" in R&D Events
Achieved the prestigious "Apollo Pillars Awards" in recognition of five years of dedicated service at Apollo R&D
Participated in and successfully completed the 5S Internal Auditor and Fire Extinguisher training program
Tools
Service Now | JIRA | SAP HANA | Azure DevOps
Timeline
Project Manager
Creospan Inc
07.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Cloud IQ Solutions PVT LTD
11.2023 - 01.2024
Project Manager
Acsys International
06.2023 - 10.2023
Project Manager - Contract
Onward Technologies, Caterpillar
06.2022 - 05.2023
Project Management Executive
Apollo Tyres Global R&D Ltd.
11.2015 - 06.2022
MBA - HR & Marketing
B.S Abdur Rahman University
Bachelor of Technology - Polymer Technology
B.S Abdur Rahman University
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