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Srinivas T L

Bangalore

Summary

Dynamic Senior Manager with 8+ years of experience, excelling in project and program management along with stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, while implementing Agile methodologies. Adept at risk assessment and quality assurance, driving process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager - Project Management

KANTAR GDC
Hyderabad
11.2022 - Current
  • Orchestrated the end-to-end project lifecycle, defined objectives, scope, and responsibilities, and oversaw project execution from initiation to the successful delivery of complex solutions
  • Defined resource requirements to manage availability and allocation (internal and third-party), and tracked costs to ensure projects remained within budget
  • Developed detailed project plans with key milestones, actively tracked progress, identified and mitigated potential risks and dependencies to maintain project timelines
  • Served as the primary liaison for clients, internal teams, and third-party vendors, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clear communication and alignment
  • Maintained a high level of ownership throughout the project life cycle, ensuring all deliverables were met as per the client's expectations
  • Championed continuous improvement of project implementation frameworks, methodologies, and best practices to enhance efficiency
  • Tracked project performance against key metrics, provided regular status reports to all stakeholders, and managed adjustments to scope, schedule, or budget as needed
  • Ensured seamless integration, customization, and onboarding by collaborating closely with diverse internal teams
  • Maintained comprehensive project documentation and measured performance to identify areas for continuous improvement
  • Produced comprehensive project plans and timelines, ensuring stakeholder notification to manage client expectations
  • Mentored junior staff in the organization's business processes, customer service standards, and quality assurance protocols
  • Maintained effective communication with stakeholders through kick-off meetings, reviews, and status calls
  • Supported various project teams by fostering relationships and ensuring seamless execution of complex projects
  • Ensured accuracy of questionnaires, scripts, code frames, and deliverables through meticulous quality assurance
  • Managed project deadlines proactively by escalating potential delays and troubleshooting stakeholder queries
  • Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems
  • Identified areas of improvement within existing operations through process analysis and benchmarking studies
  • Maintained issue trackers, weekly status/metric reports, RACI matrices, and account playbooks
  • Spearheaded User Acceptance Testing (UAT) before releasing new versions of input sheets into production deployment

Manager - Project Management

KANTAR IMRB
Bengaluru
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Managed one of Kantar's largest tracking programs across 40 markets
  • Designed and executed a comprehensive program using Agile and Scrum methodologies in 40+ countries
  • Prepared end-to-end schedules, monitored project status, and reported progress to mitigate risks
  • Assessed key issues in program execution and communicated effectively for resolution
  • Developed processes, mechanisms, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for scalable growth
  • Facilitated 'Daily Scrum' and 'Weekly Sprint calls' to evaluate progress with stakeholders.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies and performance improvement plans to meet objectives
  • Maintained positive relationships with vendors by monitoring their performance against agreed-upon contractual terms.
  • Drafted reports for senior management highlighting key milestones achieved throughout the program lifecycle
  • Assisted in developing training materials for new hires involved in the program activities
  • Conducted risk assessments, developed, and implemented risk management strategies to minimize the impact on program objectives.

Project Management Executive

KANTAR IMRB
Bengaluru
06.2018 - 03.2021
  • Involvement in understanding Project requirement from client service teams, interact with Online Partners, vendors, internal DP, scripting teams and suggest the best methodology, partners, etc
  • Ensures that outsourcing partners are maintaining the agreed level of service and quality control requirements
  • Compare FW costs and negotiate for better pricing
  • Working with Researchers & scripting team in developing Mobile-First Q'res for each project
  • Developing standard Mobile-First Q'res and archiving in the Questionnaire library
  • Developing standard guidelines, the checklist for FW vendors and monitoring it on a regular basis
  • Regular Data check on the projects running to find the errors in the initial stages

Market Research Executive

Feedback Business Consulting Services Private Limited
Bengaluru
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Worked on various projects to get the overview of the market size, future trends, and growth aspect for Aerated Drinks, IMFL, Country Liquor, Beer industries pan India location using Glass Containers for packaging, effects of the new norms implemented towards recycling of packaging material used in FMCG sector by Government of India in 2016

Education

Graduation - Electronics and Communication Engineering

PES University
Bengaluru, Karnataka
01.2017

Skills

  • Project management and planning
  • Agile methodologies and Scrum
  • Client-centric approach
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Excel and PowerPoint expertise
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Risk assessment
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Quality assurance
  • Process improvement
  • Data analysis
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Resource allocation
  • Team leadership
  • Vendor management

Accomplishments

  • Have been awarded as 'Extra Ordinary Performer' for several quarters in Kantar
  • Multiple appraisals from various stakeholders including CXO level for providing excellent support in managing multiple projects with efficiency in Kantar
  • Consistently exceeding expectations over the years

Languages

Excellent, Excellent, Very Good, Very Good, Average

Certification

  • Pursuing PMP certification

Languages

Kannada
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Hobbies and Interests

  • Passionate about cricket
  • Interested about fascinating stuff like vampires, technology equipped by ancient Indians, Indian architectural design
  • Loves travelling
  • Intermediate chess player - playing online chess on regular basis

Timeline

Senior Manager - Project Management

KANTAR GDC
11.2022 - Current

Manager - Project Management

KANTAR IMRB
04.2021 - 10.2022

Project Management Executive

KANTAR IMRB
06.2018 - 03.2021

Market Research Executive

Feedback Business Consulting Services Private Limited
11.2017 - 04.2018

Graduation - Electronics and Communication Engineering

PES University

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