Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
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Sonal Holay

Pune

Summary

Experienced Project Manager with a strong track record in resource allocation, forecasting, budget management, and governance. Skilled in stakeholder management across business, functional, and financial domains within leading financial institutions. Known for leveraging analytical insights to optimize resources, improve delivery, and foster clear communication across teams. Proven ability to lead high-impact projects, ensure compliance, and drive efficiency and cost savings through best practices.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PM Lead - Sr. AVP

FIS Global
Pune
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Service Line: Capital Markets Technology
  • Led the Waterfall Savings Project with Power BI integration to Workday & Quickbase.
  • Managed project lifecycle: scope, objectives, execution, risk, and closure.
  • Planned and managed demand via Target Operating Model for Capital Markets portfolio.
  • Handled budgeting and contractor hiring to ensure workforce alignment.
  • Collaborated with procurement and external vendors to optimize delivery and cost savings.
  • Implemented performance-based evaluations and ensured SLA compliance.
  • Created SOPs and training guides to streamline operations using Power BI and Alteryx.
  • Saved 5–6 hours weekly through automation and reporting optimization.

PM Lead / Business Manager - Sr. AVP

HSBC (via Tek Systems)
Pune
07.2022 - 09.2024
  • Managed Furlough Project to recover yearly targeted savings.
  • Developed and tracked project milestones and deliverables.
  • Oversaw financial planning for a $5M+ budget and 800+ resources.
  • Managed vendor onboarding, renewals, and compliance requirements.
  • Facilitated governance with VP-level stakeholders and service leads.
  • Utilized tools: GPDM, Pioneer, Clarity, and Timesheet tools for accurate forecasting.

Project Analyst / Resource Management

Credit Suisse (via Atyeti)
Pune
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Led Campus Hiring Project and location-based resource transfers.
  • Implemented RACI matrix and tracked transformation milestones.
  • Managed master data reporting and financial gap analysis.
  • Ensured alignment across service leads, HR, and compliance.

Resource Management / Project Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
Pune
03.2016 - 10.2021
  • Client: Microsoft
  • Implemented third-party vendor tool ‘Helios’ for onboarding.
  • Coordinated resource planning and allocation for 500+ resources.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and end-to-end onboarding.
  • Produced monthly reports on headcount, cost overruns, and attrition.

Consultant

Capita India Pvt Ltd
02.2014 - 11.2014
  • Prepared executive summaries and tracked project priorities.
  • Maintained stakeholder databases and expense records.
  • Engaged in client meetings and decision support tasks.

Education

MBA - Human Resource

D.Y. Patil University
Pune

Bachelor of Commerce -

Pune University
Pune

Skills

  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Agile methodologies
  • Lean methodologies
  • Detail-oriented
  • Project management
  • Budget management
  • Financial forecasting
  • Operational efficiency
  • Communication skills
  • Resource allocation

Certification

  • Six Sigma Certified
  • Project Management Crash Course
  • Business Management & Analysis Certified
  • Power BI Certified: Beginner Level

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Year (2018): For significant business contributions.
  • Star Employee of the Quarter (2018): For critical IT hiring for Microsoft.
  • A Performer (2019): Recognized for exceeding performance metrics.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Swimming
  • Badminton
  • Basketball

Timeline

PM Lead - Sr. AVP

FIS Global
09.2024 - 04.2025

PM Lead / Business Manager - Sr. AVP

HSBC (via Tek Systems)
07.2022 - 09.2024

Project Analyst / Resource Management

Credit Suisse (via Atyeti)
01.2021 - 06.2022

Resource Management / Project Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
03.2016 - 10.2021

Consultant

Capita India Pvt Ltd
02.2014 - 11.2014

MBA - Human Resource

D.Y. Patil University

Bachelor of Commerce -

Pune University
Sonal Holay