Sunandhini Gopalakrishnan
Chennai
Summary
Seasoned PMO Lead with experience in managing cross-functional teams, overseeing project budgets and timelines, and implementing process improvements. Strengths include robust project management expertise, strong analytical skills, and proven ability to drive project success. Proven ability to enhance project cost management and ensure seamless execution, contributing to a consistent increase in revenue.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMO Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
01.2008 - Current
- Lead PMO and Operations Manager for a global engagement of over 600 associates across 10 countries, driving an annual turnover of over 300 Cr.
- Responsible for the entire P&L, ensuring accurate revenue projections.
- Crucial part of revenue growth and optimization measures, quarter-on-quarter, and managed a steady growth in.
- Enhanced project cost management by directing budget and forecast activities, leading to better margin control.
- Managed contract lifecycle processes, serving as a key liaison between customers and internal legal stakeholders.
- Responsible for the creation and oversight of contracts, projects, and allocations to ensure seamless project execution.
- Oversaw billing operations, ensuring accurate and timely customer invoicing.
- Oversaw the acquisition of external licenses, facilitating seamless project execution.
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines for multiple initiatives.
- Directed resource planning and management for internal personnel, external collaborators, and contractors.
- Involved in the processing of vendor payments via purchase orders, maintaining promptness.
- Supported project managers with documentation and reporting tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent communication across projects.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
Pune, India07-2012
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
St. Joseph's College of Engineering
Chennai, Tamilnadu04-2007
Skills
- Project management
- Budget forecasting
- Contract management
- Resource allocation
- Operations oversight
- Customer relationship management
- Revenue optimization
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Budget analysis
- MS Excel
- Cost analysis
- Budget control
Affiliations
- Seasoned singer performed at local music events and participated in competitions
- Strength training and working out to build focus and resilience
- Ardent follower of cricket and tennis
Certification
- PSM II
- PRINCE2 Agile Foundation
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
PMO Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2008 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
St. Joseph's College of Engineering
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