Ruchika Rikhari
Delhi
Summary
Project Manager with over 14 years of progressive experience in IT industry, specializing in Insurance domain solutions. PMP-certified professional with extensive expertise in SDLC and Agile methodologies, project estimation, planning, monitoring, and end-to-end delivery. Demonstrated success in managing complex legacy and modernization programs on AS400 platforms, orchestrating cross-functional teams, and achieving high-quality outcomes for global clients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
06.2021 - Current
- Successfully leading a team of 40 associates for the product development team both offshore and onsite.
- Managing medium- to complex-sized projects through all project phases.
- Analyzing project scope based on competitive analysis and customer feedback.
- Developing comprehensive project plans to ensure effective tracking of all components.
- Preparing and maintaining project plans, registers, and risk/issue documentation.
- Estimating project requirements regarding time and staffing for optimal resource allocation.
- Managing relationships with third-party partners and vendors, as needed.
- Creating and analyzing reports on project status, issues, and risks for stakeholders.
- Handling finance management for clients and teams through monthly billing. Expertise in tracking cost, quality, and schedule.
- Effectively conduct workshops and walk-through sessions for business entities to enable a seamless process workflow and an enhanced user experience.
- Managing resources on a daily basis, as per the project plan and client expectations.
- Hiring new resources and induction into the team.
Assistant Manager
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Planned and coordinated medium and small-scale projects to achieve strategic objectives.
- Conducted stakeholder meetings to define and manage expectations, both stated and unstated.
- Coordinated presentations detailing project scope, progress, and results, ensuring informed stakeholders.
- Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows as necessary.
- Tracked hours and expenses to maintain budget compliance for each project.
- Identified required plans and resources to meet project goals by setting realistic timelines.
- Managed technical teams and other external stakeholders for successful project delivery.
- Ensured effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Technical Lead
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Led a team of 4 to 5 members, ensuring project alignment and progress tracking.
- Gathered requirements from clients and conducted thorough analysis for each.
- Prepared cost estimations, including X0 and X2 calculations for projects.
- Developed functional and technical specifications to guide design processes.
- Conducted construction and testing in AS400 environment using RPGILE and CLLE.
- Executed system integration testing followed by user acceptance testing.
- Resolved IVT issues promptly to maintain project timelines.
- Reviewed all team deliverables before client submission, providing technical support as needed.
Developer
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
04.2011 - 03.2016
- Developed complex codes in RPGILE and CLLE for enhanced functionality.
- Created reusable programs in RPGILE to streamline processes.
- Provided innovative solutions for complex requirements in CLLE and RPGILE.
- Contributed to tool creation for AS400 to improve efficiency.
- Supervised offline execution of batch jobs during user acceptance testing.
- Received recognition from onsite teams for technical and functional expertise.
Education
Electronics And Communications Engineering
Kumoan Engineering College Dwarahat
Uttrakhand07-2010
Skills
- Organization and delegation
- Problem solving and decision making
- Requirements gathering
- Mentoring and coaching
- Strategic planning
- Client technical support
- Code reviews
- Defect management
- Project planning and monitoring
- Technical project management
- Design documentation
- Project estimation
- Quality assurance management
- Final inspections
- Billing and auditing
- Project tracking systems
- AS400 expertise
- RPG IV/RPGLE programming
- DB2 database management
- CL scripting language
- SQL proficiency
- Insurance industry knowledge
- SDLC - Waterfall methodology
- Agile project management and Scrum framework
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/07/86
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
• PMP Certified
• Cleared LOMA 280 and LOMA 290 certifications.
• Undergone TCS Scrum Training
• ITIL Foundation certified
• PM(E0) Certified
• Completed Agile Certification
• Cleared LOMA 280 and LOMA 290 certifications.
• Undergone TCS Scrum Training
• ITIL Foundation certified
• PM(E0) Certified
• Completed Agile Certification
Timeline
Project Manager
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
06.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
04.2019 - 03.2020
Technical Lead
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
04.2016 - 03.2019
Developer
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
04.2011 - 03.2016
Electronics And Communications Engineering
Kumoan Engineering College Dwarahat