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SAUMYA SHARMA

Bangalore

Summary

Dynamic Program Manager with a proven track record at Amazon, excelling in process automation and stakeholder management. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency, achieving a 40% reduction in processing time. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and data analysis, driving impactful change and delivering measurable results.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

AMAZON
Bangalore

Program Manager
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead high-visibility operations projects with focus on process automation and service delivery
  • Develop and monitor comprehensive metrics framework for tracking operational excellence
  • Manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships across IT, Operations, and Business teams
  • Implement scalable, secure technology-based solutions ensuring compliance and efficiency
  • Key Projects:
  • HOTW (Hands on the Wheel) Automation: Implemented automated workflow reducing manual processing time by 40%. Established quality control checkpoints improving accuracy by 30%. Created metrics dashboard for real-time monitoring of service performance. Reduced document processing turnaround time from 48 to 24 hours.
  • UDE (Upstream Defect Elimination) Initiative: Led cross-functional team to identify and eliminate process defects. Implemented standardized operating procedures reducing errors by 25%. Developed automated monitoring system for quality control. Created comprehensive documentation for process controls and governance.

AMAZON
Bangalore

Operations Manager
06.2023 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Oversee daily operations and enhance performance metrics across multiple service streams
  • Develop and execute optimization strategies improving tool accuracy and reducing deviations
  • Establish robust governance structures for validation and quality control activities
  • Utilize analytical tools (Tableau) to derive insights and report performance trends
  • Key Projects:
  • 1. Sustainability Initiative: Led SIOC optimization project, identifying quick-win opportunities for vendors, potentially reducing packaging waste and saving an estimated 15% in chargebacks annually for vendors.
  • 2. Vendor Performance Dashboard: Developed a real-time dashboard for tracking vendor performance, resulting in a 25% improvement in vendor compliance.
  • Key Achievements:
  • - Optimized processes, improving tool accuracy and reducing deviations by 25%.
  • - Implemented sustainable validation and tuning processes, increasing efficiency by 30%.
  • - Drove change management initiatives, creating actionable analytics and insights.

AMAZON
Bangalore

Catalog Manager
12.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Directed large, cross-functional teams across multiple locations
  • Gathered project requirements, executed analysis, and presented findings to stakeholders
  • Communicated complex business results and insights to senior leadership
  • Key Project:
  • 1. Catalog Optimization: Led a project to streamline the product catalog, resulting in a 15% increase in product discoverability and a 10% boost in sales for participating vendors.

AMAZON
Bangalore

Consultant
06.2020 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Managed multiple projects including vendor implementations and process optimizations
  • Defined project scopes, timelines, and deliverables, addressing ambiguities
  • Applied strategic thinking to drive project success and overcome obstacles
  • Key Projects:
  • 1. Vendor Onboarding Optimization: Redesigned the vendor onboarding process, reducing onboarding time by 30% and improving new vendor satisfaction scores by 25%.
  • 2. Returns Process Improvement: Led a project to optimize the returns process, resulting in a 20% reduction in processing time and a 15% decrease in associated costs.

AMAZON
Bangalore

Sr. Translation Associate & Translation Associate
06.2016 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Proposed and implemented operational process improvements
  • Managed daily task volumes, ensuring adherence to quality standards
  • Reported and investigated quality issues, recommending corrective actions
  • Key Project:
  • 1. Translation Quality Enhancement: Implemented a peer review system that improved translation accuracy by 18% and reduced customer complaints related to translations by 30%.

Education

NMIMS

MBA from Operations Management
01.2022

University Overview

Delhi University

B.A. from Sociology
07.2013

University Overview

Skills

  • Project Management & Strategic Planning
  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication
  • Team leadership and direction
  • Process automation
  • Performance metrics
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Stakeholder management
  • Data analysis
  • Quality control
  • Technology implementation
  • Change management
  • Strategic planning
  • Problem solving
  • Team leadership
  • Documentation management
  • Operational excellence
  • Program leadership
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Process improvement

Certification

  • Product Management Course from NextLeap
  • Advanced Diploma in French, Delhi University
  • Certified Scrum Master from Scrum Alliance
  • B1 certification in French from Alliance Française de Delhi

Timeline

Program Manager
AMAZON
09.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
AMAZON
06.2023 - 08.2024
Catalog Manager
AMAZON
12.2022 - 05.2023
Consultant
AMAZON
06.2020 - 11.2022
Sr. Translation Associate & Translation Associate
AMAZON
06.2016 - 05.2020
NMIMS
MBA from Operations Management
Delhi University
B.A. from Sociology
SAUMYA SHARMA