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SURENDRA PAL
Faridabad
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Summary
Dynamic Sr. Project Manager with a proven track record at HCL Technologies, driving 20 projects to achieve 92% cost efficiency. Expert in Agile methodologies and team leadership, fostering collaboration and delivering high-impact solutions. Skilled in financial oversight and project lifecycle management, consistently aligning project goals with stakeholder expectations.
Overview
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Certification
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23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Manager/Sr. Scrum Master
HCL Technologies
11.2006 - Current
- Led 20 projects using SDLC and Agile methodologies, achieving 92% cost efficiency improvements, fostering key stakeholder relationships, and consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Led project development and maintenance utilizing Measure360 and ADO/JIRA to track progress, manage tasks, and ensure successful project outcomes.
- Led project development and maintenance utilizing Measure360 and ADO/JIRA to efficiently track progress, manage tasks, and deliver successful project outcomes.
- Leveraged Agile tools including JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket to streamline project tracking and enhance team collaboration, resulting in improved transparency and on-time delivery of [number] projects.
- Drove project transparency by preparing and sharing daily communications, scrum notes, sprint review reports, and project retrospectives, enhancing team alignment and supporting timely project delivery.
- Guided and coached cross-functional teams in implementing Scrum principles, customizing workflows to align with specific project requirements and user stories, enhancing collaboration and streamlining delivery processes.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive project management framework utilizing Measure360 and ADO/JIRA, introducing standardized reporting, process automation, and real-time tracking to enhance workflow efficiency and project transparency.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Project Lead
Satyam Computers Ltd.
10.2005 - 11.2006
- Held a key role as a Database Administrator within legacy support and maintenance, effectively managing a team of over 10 members to ensure smooth operations and timely issue resolution.
- Reviewed team deliverables with a strong focus on quality assurance, ensuring all outputs met or exceeded client expectations and maintained high professional standards.
- Implemented Satyam's task management methodology and enforced stringent standards for process adherence, driving project efficiency and ensuring timelines and quality benchmarks were consistently achieved.
- Facilitated team collaboration through clear communication and mentorship, empowering team members to optimize their performance and align their efforts with project goals.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality solutions, enhancing client trust and retention through operational excellence.
Sr. System Analyst
American Express
10.2003 - 10.2005
- Led an IT team within the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Client Screening business unit, successfully delivering critical projects for Business Operations teams based in the United Kingdom.
- Played a pivotal role in staffing and assembling the necessary technical infrastructure for projects, ensuring smooth execution and timely delivery aligned with business objectives.
- Developed project monitoring systems to track progress, manage risks, and proactively address potential issues through contingency plans.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align project goals with operational requirements, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Delivered high-impact solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of AML screening processes, contributing to improved operational performance and strengthened regulatory adherence.
Education
Diploma - Business Management
NMIMS
MumbaiBachelor of Technology - Computer Engineering
College of Engineering and Technology Jalgaon (Formerly Pune University)
Jalgaon, IndiaSkills
- Project Management
- Profitability management
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Transition & Transformation Management
- IT Transformations & Digitalization
- Budget oversight
- Transformation management
- Machine Learning
- Cloud Computing
- Technical leadership
- Team Leadership and Mentorship
- Service Standards & Governance
- Global Transition & Delivery Frameworks
- Tools: Agile: JIRA, Jira Align
- Service governance
- Global delivery frameworks
- Qlik
- Client engagement
- Data product development
- PowerApps
- AI: Agentic AI
- Technical leadership
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance, 01/01/23
- Transition Management, HCL Technologies, 01/01/20
- Certified Oracle professional
- Project Management (HPMP), Certification HCL Technologies, 01/01/10
- Diploma in Cyber Security, Cyber Law and Cyber Forensics, IFS, Pune
- AI/ML Certification, HCL
- Certified Cyber Security and Threats Management
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual
- Hindi, Fluent
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager/Sr. Scrum Master
HCL Technologies
11.2006 - Current
Project Lead
Satyam Computers Ltd.
10.2005 - 11.2006
Sr. System Analyst
American Express
10.2003 - 10.2005
Diploma - Business Management
NMIMS
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Engineering
College of Engineering and Technology Jalgaon (Formerly Pune University)