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Certification
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OfficeManager

Shabnam M

Chennai,TN

Summary

Experienced Senior Delivery and Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service. Talented Senior Project Manager with excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Delivery/Senior Project Manager

Tata Consultancy Services
10.2008 - Current

Clients :

  • Citibank
  • Royal Bank of Scotland
  • Bank of America
  • HSBC
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • American International Group
  • State Street Banking Trading
  • Nielsen
  • Marks and Spencer
  • PayPal


  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
  • Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
  • Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
  • Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
  • Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on changes in legislation or guidelines relevant to projects'' scopes.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
  • Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Implemented change management processes to accommodate evolving project requirements while minimizing disruptions.
  • Managed budgets exceeding $1 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
  • Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting team assignments as needed.
  • Championed innovative approaches when faced with complex problems or opportunities requiring non-traditional thinking.
  • Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
  • Delivered high-quality results by fostering a culture of accountability among team members and setting clear performance expectations.
  • Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
  • Nurtured strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and credibility that facilitated smooth collaboration on shared goals.
  • Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that resulted in increased productivity and streamlined workflows across departments.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
  • Collaborated with business analysts to gather requirements, ensuring projects met client needs and expectations.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.

Customer Support Executive

Adecco Consultancy (Client AIRCEL)
06.2007 - 09.2008
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving inquiries, concerns, and complaints.
  • Listened to customers' questions and concerns to provide answers or responses.
  • Collected customer information and analyzed customer needs to recommend potential products or services.
  • Managed customer service effectiveness by monitoring performance and assessing metrics.
  • Provided personalized support to customers by understanding their unique needs and preferences.
  • Streamlined support processes for faster resolution times and increased customer loyalty.
  • Offered free products or services to pacify irate or unsatisfied customers.
  • Championed a customer-first culture within the support team, resulting in higher overall satisfaction levels and increased client retention rates.
  • Achieved consistently high customer satisfaction ratings through personalized assistance and empathy in interactions.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to improve departmental communication, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Contributed positively to the organization''s online reputation by promptly addressing negative reviews or comments from dissatisfied customers.
  • Utilized data-driven insights to identify patterns in customer inquiries, allowing for more effective resource allocation within the support team.
  • Managed high call volumes while maintaining composure and professionalism under pressure.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

JBAS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (MADRAS UNIVERSITY)
Chennai

MCA - Computer Applications

MADRAS UNIVERSITY
Chennai

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Scope Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Project plan development
  • Project Scheduling
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Client Relations
  • Training and mentoring
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Meeting participation
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Cost Control
  • Agile Methodology
  • Specification Review
  • Quality Control
  • Contract Preparation
  • Documentation Management
  • Project Framework Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Budget Control
  • Team Collaboration
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Detail Oriented
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Creative Thinking
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Relationship Building
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Phone and Email Etiquette

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 250 staff members across pan India locations within the portfolio .
  • Documented and resolved escalations and issues arrived on Core Payment,Datawarehousing and FMCG domains which led to successfully accomplishment that drive through the results.
  • Achieved by completing the given task/delivery with accuracy and efficiency within the given timeline .
  • Collaborated with team of 20-50 in the development of Banking and Retails projects.
  • Achieved the Nielsen and Nestle Gold award.
  • Rewarded with Best Performer and Star Performer awards on Quarterly and yearly.
  • Worked on the Risk management and Issues to achieved the results.
  • Worked on the Cross training the associates for the advanced multiple technologies for the migration and Transition projects.
  • Worked on SDLC and PDLC products and services.
  • Worked on Waterfall and Agile Methodology.
  • Worked on Development,Assurance,Service Delivery,Support,migration,Transition,Enhancement projects.
  • Coordinated and worked with various stakeholders and account teams to achieved the Process Improvement from overall Portfolios of the Domain Unit.
  • Achieved the milestones on the delivery by introducing company software for multiple tasks within the programs in the project.

Certification

  • Mainframe, Texas Technologies,Chennai
  • PMP Certification ,Tata Consultancy Services
  • Banking and Financial Services ,BDA,Tata Consultancy Services
  • Agile Methodologies ,Tata Consultancy Services
  • Digital Banking ,Tata Consultancy Services
  • Insurance and Telecom ,Tata Consultancy Services
  • IBM DB2, CICS ,Tata Consultancy Services
  • AWS Certification,Tata Consultancy Services
  • Software Assurance and Quality Management,Tata Consultancy Services
  • Retail and Market Research,Tata Consultancy Services
  • Business Management ,Client Management ,Tata Consultancy Services
  • Scrum Master,Tata Consultancy Services
  • Six Sigma ,Lean and RCA
  • HP Tool and Automation Testing
  • Tibco, AS400, RPG, Informatica, JIRA , Big data, Devops,ITIL,Cisco,Tata Consultancy Services
  • Data Science and Machine Learning,,Tata Consultancy Services




Languages

English
Tamil
Hindi

Social Helper & Educator

Being a Member of Maitree unit which is run by Tata Consultancy Services for helping the needy students by providing the education and other types of support.

INTERESTS

Music
Travelling
Reading
Gardening
Workout

Swimming

Timeline

Delivery/Senior Project Manager

Tata Consultancy Services
10.2008 - Current

Customer Support Executive

Adecco Consultancy (Client AIRCEL)
06.2007 - 09.2008

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

JBAS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (MADRAS UNIVERSITY)

MCA - Computer Applications

MADRAS UNIVERSITY
Shabnam M