Sudha T R
Technical Project Manager/Scrum Master
Chennai
Summary
Senior IT professional with 15 years of overall experience in technology consulting and project delivery, including 8 years of specialized expertise as a Project Manager and Scrum Master. Skilled in requirement analysis, Agile leadership, and business transformation. Adept at bridging business needs with technical solutions, driving enterprise-scale implementations, and mentoring teams for continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Technical Project Manager/Agile Scrum Master
TCS Siruseri
07.2022 - Current
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using Agile methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation, and maintenance.
- Adapted project scope as needed based on changing requirements or unforeseen circumstances without compromising quality or deadlines.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Improved project delivery timeframes through effective backlog management and sprint planning.
- Led retrospective meetings to analyze completed sprints'' successes and challenges, promoting continuous learning within the team environment.
- Identified and resolved impediments, ensuring the smooth progress of projects towards completion.
- Enhanced team performance by conducting regular training sessions and providing opportunities for professional development.
- Facilitated strong team collaboration through effective meeting management, open communication channels, and timely resolution of conflicts or issues.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and information sharing throughout project lifecycles.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.
- Identified risks early in the project lifecycle, developing mitigation plans to prevent schedule delays or cost overruns.
- Reduced system downtime by overseeing transition to new cloud-based infrastructure.
- Enhanced team productivity with implementation of agile project management methodologies.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing across organization with creation of comprehensive project documentation repository.
- Promoted transparency within the project lifecycle by maintaining up-to-date documentation on progress, risks, and milestones achieved.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
Project Coordinator/Scrum Master
TCS Siruseri
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Conducted scrum ceremonies and coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
- Streamlined and optimized workflow and communication by implementing Agile frameworks.
- Facilitated seamless integration of new team members into existing projects without compromising productivity levels.
- Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
- Implemented key performance metrics to track team progress and identify areas of improvement consistently throughout projects'' lifecycles.
- Boosted customer satisfaction scores by providing regular updates on product enhancements resulting from feedback provided during sprint review meetings.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by incorporating their feedback into product backlog for future sprints.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
- Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
- Streamlined and optimized workflow and communication by implementing Agile frameworks.
- Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
- Implemented key performance metrics to track team progress and identify areas of improvement consistently throughout projects'' lifecycles.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Boosted customer satisfaction scores by providing regular updates on product enhancements resulting from feedback provided during sprint review meetings.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by incorporating their feedback into product backlog for future sprints.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
PLM Consultant/Project Coordinator
TCS Siruseri
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed end-to-end vehicle planning, engineering change management, BOM management, and vehicle architecture (DMDA). Provided BOM lists to procurement and plant teams for seamless execution.
- Collaborated with procurement teams for parts ordering, and ensured accurate documentation in SAP.
- Worked closely with vehicle planning and engineering teams to align BOMs for timely vehicle releases.
- Maintained comprehensive records of all automobile components released in PLM tools.
- Generated KPI updates and delivered stakeholder presentations using Power BI dashboards.
- Applied extensive project management skills to lead team members through vehicle releases and change management activities.
- Identified and tracked issues in vehicle alignment, coordinated with engineering and architecture teams, and implemented mitigation strategies. Established and facilitated regular project meetings to ensure transparency and alignment.
- Oversaw field teams and external vendors, driving progress to meet project timelines and planned schedules.
PLM Consultant/Supply Chain Analyst
TCS Siruseri
01.2011 - 02.2018
- Managed a team of 15 members and a project worth $1.2 million.
- Achieved consistently high resource utilization rates of above 90%.
- Carried out Value Stream Mapping to identify the bottleneck, added capacity, and reduced the cycle time by 8%.
- Monitored and improved suppliers' production facilities and processes using lean principles and scorecards.
- Implemented a new process for onboarding, which improved the quality of deliverables by 30%.
- Worked with the product planning team to issue and create variants in the BOM for Nissan car models.
- RFQ creation, benchmarking, and design analysis of automotive components.
- Coordinating with the supplier, purchasing, and design departments for shape, drawing, and supplier information for part orders to the plant.
- Supporting and communicating with design engineers located at other tech centers for BOM release and customer satisfaction improvement.
- Mentored and trained 20 new team members, resulting in a seamless transition and job rotation.
- Built strong relationships with European and Japanese clients as the liaison, and diverted business from other vendors to Nissan India.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) -
Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupati, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Agile project management
Project planning, scheduling & controlling
Scrum methodology
Software Development Lifecycle(SDLC)
Stakeholder Communication
Azure Cloud fundamentals
Microsoft Power BI,SQL Basics
Supply Chain,ERP,BOM and PLM
Stakeholder communication
SAP Basics
JIRA & confluence
Certification
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification
Timeline
Technical Project Manager/Agile Scrum Master
TCS Siruseri
07.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator/Scrum Master
TCS Siruseri
04.2019 - 06.2022
PLM Consultant/Project Coordinator
TCS Siruseri
03.2018 - 06.2019
PLM Consultant/Supply Chain Analyst
TCS Siruseri
01.2011 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) -
Sri Venkateswara University
04.2001 -