Sulakshana Pandita

• Strategic Planning: Designing event blueprints, managing budgets, and negotiating with stakeholders.
• Operations Management: Overseeing logistics, light and sound production, and adherence to compliance standards.
• Collaboration: Coordinating with artists, influencers, and venue teams for seamless execution.
• Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to facilitate event sponsorships and partnerships, increasing event funding.

• Negotiated SLAs for projects, analyzed requirements, and maintained strong
• customer relationships
• Managed client interactions for requirement gathering and project execution
• Led and coached Product Owners to improve story writing and requirements
• gathering
• Transitioned program specifics to Diageo teams, defining engagement processes and preparation
• Owned Agile processes and championed best practices for Agile team POD
• Supervised Agile teams to deliver high-quality project deliverables
• Facilitated team and cross-team Retrospectives to enhance team relationships
• Collaborated with management, business teams, IT leaders, and developers for project success
• Conducted Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Managed SLAs, KPIs, and customer satisfaction initiatives
• Managed daily scrums and scrum of scrums to align team goals and address impediments
• Defined project management strategies and recommended appropriate levels of planning and control
• Created and managed intranet for program communication and updates
• Coached teams on Agile practices and guided through PI planning sessions

Achievements

• Implemented Diageo's PACE methodology effectively combining Agile and Waterfall approaches
• Enhanced team productivity and quality standards, ensuring timely delivery
• Developed and managed a comprehensive communications strategy for the program

• Implemented project management methodologies to streamline workflow and increase efficiency
• Facilitated knowledge transfer and managed vendor relationships to enhance project outcomes
• Led the development of long-range growth plans and strategic program management

• Worked with PMO for project management and execution
• Administered program transitioning and ensured team meets productivity standards
• Planned editorial content and supported marketing communication initiatives
• Monitored SLAs and KPIs, identifying areas for process improvement
• Managed communications and change management for new acquisitions
• Managed stakeholder and vendor relationships for project team recruitment
• Analyzed project needs and established comprehensive project plans
• Supervised project implementation from RFP stage to live support
• Conducted design workshops for governance and new application structure
• Led critical projects like Cisco Sourcefire, Elektra, AMP Threat Grid, and Collaborative Knowledge
• Received multiple SAC Monthly and Quarterly Awards for excellence in project and program management

• Evaluated content quality and nurtured marketing communication partnerships
• Edited and wrote press releases, conducting interviews for corporate communication
• Managed internal and external communication strategies

• Monitored production of 19 English language journals, coordinating with various departments
• Managed content deliverables, ensuring quality and timely online and print publication
• Maintained relationships with academic editors and managed freelance copy editors

• Managed content for the South Asia page on the Open-Source online portal
• Created analytical and multimedia products using specialized software tools
• Monitored various media platforms and analyzed open-source information for the US government
• Awarded the Headliner Award for exceptional analysis and reporting

• Contributed to the development of teaching tools and resources
• Provided editorial services and content management for educational materials
• Mentored other editors as a QA Editor

• Maintained high service standards to ensure customer satisfaction
• Handled customer inquiries and provided banking solutions via phone

• Contributed to process optimization and improvement initiatives
• Supported business processes and operations

• Promoted educational services and represented the company within the college community
• Engaged in marketing activities and increased brand awareness