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Vaibhav Selukar

Vaibhav Selukar

Sr. Consultant PMO
Nagpur,Maharashtra

Summary

Sr. Consultant (Project Management Office)

As a project management office specialist, I offered value by developing solutions based on research of the business issues, needs, and their goals, utilizing best practices in business process management and information technology to support stakeholders' aspirations for a digital transformation.

Experienced with ADLC and SDLC phases for projects involving mobile, web, and enterprise apps.

Strong background in client relations & managing projects. As a project management office analyst and project personnel manager with 5 years and 7 months of expertise in the development of software solutions, services, product implementation, configuration, and client support post-go live, I successfully used prioritization and analytical abilities to meet the company's objectives both in the IT and CRM domains.

A forward-thinking individual who is passionate about optimizing work processes, developing efficient operational procedures, and fostering teamwork to increase business profitability.

Achievements:

  • Constructive, positive contribution and consulting provided to management and key stakeholders in the organization.
  • Delivered results with geographically separated cross-functional teams.
  • Proactive collaboration, and communication to create data and share insights captured through data analysis.
  • Conducted Monthly Project Review meets to monitor project progress, identify key challenges, issues, and derive actionable items.
  • Successfully delivered projects related to various industries like BFSI, Retail, and healthcare.
  • Lead initiatives to success in the Organization. E.g. Panel Discussion, Sports Activity.
  • Was awarded “Spotlight of the Quarter 2022” for commendable contributions to Organizational Initiatives & Processes.
  • PMO operational activities are executed as per schedule.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1

Professional Scrum Master I Certification

Work History

Sr. Consultant - Project Management Office

Pragmatyc
09.2021 - Current
  • Worked with CXOs, PMO Manager, Project Manager, Cross-functional teams, and Project/scrum team for Project Management and associated Operations Management
  • Responsibilities as Sr. Consultant PMO:
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Organizing Project initiation, Project kick-off meets with important stakeholders
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Conducting monthly project reviews for all active accounts/projects with all key stakeholders
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Generate and share MoM, and action items with relevant stakeholders
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Formalized processes and created standard documents to follow at organizational level
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • E.g
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Project Manager Manual, Timesheet Adherence Policy, Timesheet Filing, Zoho Sprints Guideline, Zoho Sprints Checklist, Out-of-Office Policy
  • Assist in identifying and conducting project audits for code quality, adherence to coding standards, git management, and configuration management
  • Resource planning and monitoring their utilization in projects
  • Administrator of project management tools such as Zoho Projects
  • Additionally, as talent pool manager ensured that associates on bench are engaged in either training, self-learning, or org-level activities till they are ready for live project work
  • Org-level Initiatives:
  • As ideation team members brainstormed, collaborated, and created plans for “iConcepts”, and“Panel Discussion” events within company
  • iConcepts objective was to motivate project teams to introspect and come up with ideas for improvement in current project work
  • Panel Discussion gives individual experts in their domain to share insights, and learnings, and develop co-creating outlook and environment to foster employee engagement in strategic project initiatives
  • We collected, measured & analyzed data to improve upon identified work-related challenges through organized efforts in learning, understanding, and implementing innovative strategies.

Sr. Business Analyst

SimpleCRM
12.2020 - 09.2021
  • Worked with the Manager, Project Manager, Business Client and project team (internal/external both) w.r.t
  • Project Demos / Project Implementations / Support post Go live
  • The responsibilities included the following:
  • Guided teams and refined Agile techniques throughout journey and evolution of delivery cycles, establishing documentation framework to support Agile methodology implementation with Waterfall-centric delivery team.
  • Sales SPOC –
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
  • Kick off meet where introduction with internal/external stakeholders would be conducted
  • Understanding the Client requirements and communicating to the Project Team
  • Follow-up for PO
  • Tenders
  • Update Tender List where simplecrm could pitch/bid
  • Evaluating the RFPs
  • Conducting compliance exercise to determine if the product meets the most of the client requirements out-of-the box
  • Created commercials based on the customer requirements
  • Proposals were sent out to client after completing all the above steps
  • Demo prep
  • Studying the Client website, products & services and created Use cases where the CRM product could help resolve the challenges faced by client
  • Data set up to validate the use cases
  • Configuration of the CRM product similar to what the client would see had they purchased it
  • Getting the Instance created with assistance from the technical department
  • Documentation
  • Created the BRD, or SRS, or SFS, based on the client requirements/demands
  • Created Flowcharts to explain the process flow of the several modules
  • Miscellaneous
  • Video making for the end user to understand the working of the CRM application
  • Organized the virtual networking event from marketing perspective.

Associate Business Analyst

Pragmatyc
08.2018 - 12.2020

Banking Project (Mar 2020 – Jul 2020)

- Worked with the PMO Manager, Project Manager, Business Client and project/scrum team

· Awarded as the Super Squad 2021 for successful project delivery & within timelines.

· Completed project work with the Agile/Scrum framework of SDLC.

· Managed Sprint/ Product Backlog, Collating User Stories, Tasks, and Bugs in Jira.

· Hands-on experience on Confluence to update Client (Internal/External) Documents.

· Zoho Projects management – Managed Zoho Projects to reflect project tasks from Jira.

· Successfully delivered Wireframes and Prototype as per project requirements.

· Apt Documentation – Application Support Manual, Outstanding items at end of each Sprint.

· Collaborate and Follow-up with Frontend/Backend developers for Client Demo readiness (Internal review/Client review).

· Testing (Ad-hoc) – Reporting a bug to Jira (assigning to the developer).

Associate Project Management Office (A-PMO)

Internal Projects/Initiatives (Oct 2019 - Feb 2020)

· Projects:

· Lead AI/ML Internship program for reputed engineering colleges.

· Created guideline docs for the AI/ML Internship Supervisor, Trainer, and students .

· Management, Collaboration, and Coordination with the team and team members.

· Initiatives:

· Coordinator for Formal event and Cultural event.

· Planning, Budgeting, Vendor management, Implementing the project plan.


Associate Business Analyst (ABA)

Internal Projects/Initiatives (Nov 2018 - Sep 2019)

Projects/Assignments successfully worked as ABA & A-PMO:

· ABA:

· SFS, SoW, Estimations, Mock-up, workflow, and Data Flow Diagram.

· Process Documentation (SAG), Project Management (PLM).

· A-PMO:

· Zoho Timesheets analysis and reporting to respective leaders.

· Schedule & Facilitate Project Lead Meetings, PMBOK, and Certified Scrum Master course sessions.


Trainee Business Analyst

Internal Projects/Initiatives (Aug 2018 - Oct 2018)

· ABA:

· Demonstrated documenting abilities for project documentations like SFS, SRS, SoW, Process Documentation, and Requirement Gathering.

· Process documentation set up for the internal project - Solution Architect Group (SAG).

· Successfully coordinated between business and technical teams to ensure a mutual understanding of processes and software applications to be developed.

· Communicated client's business requirements by constructing easy-to-understand data-process models, functional flowchart, wireframe, and prototype.

· Provided key inputs in the design and development of custom software application/ web application development projects.

· Actively collaborated with developers, UI designer, tester, and quality assurance team.

· A-PMO:

· Project Management tasks like:

· Coordinating Project Leads Meet initiative.

· Reporting and Analyzing Work hours weekly/monthly.

· Preparing High-Level Estimations for web, mob applications.

Business Analyst

Walbro Software Pvt. Ltd
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • PlanMyWork – It is a cloud-based planning and task management tool which provides an option to customize task, plan, set reminder, take prints, and budget
  • It makes life easy for millions of tech-savvy users and business profiles across India by managing work (personal or professional) in a detail-oriented & organized manner
  • Wrote impressive Add a Business / LinkedIn profile content
  • Presented notable prototype for Invitation Email & Forgot Password module
  • Designed easy to follow User guide content documentation in an organized way
  • DoodlyDeals – An e-commerce platform where, daily deals are posted, for the user to choose and enjoy the benefits of healthy competition among diverse businesses.

Business Owner

Self-Employed
05.2016 - 07.2017
  • Managed the business, staff, vendor, inventory, daily/monthly maintenance
  • Plan & organize the day-to-day operations of the business
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Some of the main tasks included defining the business and financial plan
  • Mentoring staff and sharing their brand or service with the public.

Training Specialist (Sr. Process Associate)

Principal Global Services
12.2006 - 12.2015
  • The Principal is a global investment management leader offering retirement services, insurance solutions, and asset management
  • Client relationship management:
  • Converse project progress with US client - exchange ideas and share best practices
  • Implemented process improvement initiatives
  • Team administration: - Assisted Associate Manager in
  • Workforce management / operations / support
  • Conduct aisle meet to share update & action plan for the day
  • People supervision:
  • Shared constructive feedback with team to consistently achieve SLAs
  • Did performance review of team to support managers
  • Identified right resources to complete profitable projects as per business needs
  • Projects / Initiatives:
  • Lead special projects/ initiatives within RIS-BU for process improvement
  • Rollover Focus (Oct 2015)
  • Following on the success of New Entrant project, Identified 14 FTEs to work on rollover subtype
  • Reduced retroactive transactions and with determined efforts successfully reduced overtime in a week / month
  • New Entrant Focus (Sep 2015).
  • Service Concern Analysis (February 2015).

Floor Support / Customer Care Executive

IBM Daksh Bharti Airtel
10.2005 - 11.2006
  • Floor support for onboarding new joiners
  • Provided feedback to the trainee through job shadow/ call-buddy system
  • Provided customer services plan details, resolved queries on new plan offers for Bharti Airtel
  • Troubleshoot & provide solutions regarding system issues faced by the customer
  • Handled escalations of irate customers with quick / desired solutions within time.

Education

B.E - Electrical

YCCE
Maharashtra
09.2005

HSSC - Science Education

Somalwar Jr. College
Maharashtra
02.2000

SSC - Science Education

Saraswati Vidyalaya
Maharashtra
03.1998

Skills

  • Agile/ Scrum/ Hybrid /SDLC/ ADLC
  • Hands-on Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)
  • Zoho Projects-Docs, Google docs/sheet
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of Power BI tool, Microsoft Power Apps
  • Understanding of SQL and relational database management systems
  • HTML / CSS, and Visual Studio
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
  • Insistent in task prioritization and customer service approach
  • Ability to manage and facilitate meetings and initiatives to effectively develop plans and achieve goals
  • Ability to communicate effectively across written, verbal, and presentation formats to variety of audiences
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently, and stay focused in dynamic fast-paced environment
  • Intermediate-level capability in data analysis
  • Process/Research-focused, Resourceful

Personal Attribute and Competency:

  • Positive attitude towards work, good observant skills, apt documentation & process-driven approach
  • Demonstrated ability to learn proactively, communicate, and collaborate with clients/stakeholders to analyze, resolve issues, and fulfill business requirements
  • Demonstrated focus on achieving customer delight
  • Delivered project deliverables with integrity, intellectual honesty, and strong work ethic
  • Consistency, commitment, perseverance, and strong will
  • Strong team player, acts with ownership & ultimately focused on delivering results with high-quality standards
  • Proven ability to successfully thrive in ambiguous environments
  • Sharp, analytical, thoughtful, and with sound judgment
  • Develops original ideas, approaches, and solutions to typical, unusual, or difficult situations or problems
  • Experience with various online flow-chart, wireframing, and prototyping tools like Figma, LucidChart, Balsamiq cloud, and Drawio, Coggleit

Certification/Training:

  • Project Management Skills for Leaders
  • ChatGPT & AI Hacks with MS Office
  • IT Project Management: Delivering successful IT projects
  • Voice Training - Vocal Coaching for Effective Leadership
  • Leading team
  • Problem-solving & Decision-making
  • Change management

Certification

  • Project Management Skills for Leaders issued by the Project Management Institute in June 2023
  • Credential URL:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/fda29c5382b496f7df2e7d0c35f0beffadb7c46fe7f47ce93f330f800b7a2406
  • IT Project Management: Delivering successful IT projects issued by Udemy in April 2023
  • Credential URL:
  • https://udemy-certificate.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/UC-48e5a29f-f526-4864-9e75-68b62209dcca.pdf
  • Strategic Thinking issued by LinkedIn in September 2020
  • Credential URL:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/688691edbe49b9241a400f38db4bd5ea5b407574b64a8eda7cb478f94c826f17?trk=backfilled_certificate

Accomplishments

  • Supervised and provided guidance to team of approx 7-8 Project/Tech Leads on functional project operations
  • Collaborated with team members approx 50+ and developed positive working relationships
  • Reduced TAT for generating monthly project invoices
  • Organized and maintaining ZOHO project management tool effectively
  • Created a culture of proactive and timely reporting of projects task completion by implemented Timesheet Adherence and Timesheet unlock policy
  • Created Out of Office policy
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop SoW, Invoice tracking spreadsheets, Resource utilization, Ready Reckoner

Hobbies

  • Long drive/rides with Family/Friends.
  • Bowling, Pool, Chess, Carrom, Cricket and Table Tennis.
  • Sketching
  • Writing

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Sr. Consultant - Project Management Office

Pragmatyc
09.2021 - Current

Sr. Business Analyst

SimpleCRM
12.2020 - 09.2021

Associate Business Analyst

Pragmatyc
08.2018 - 12.2020

Business Analyst

Walbro Software Pvt. Ltd
10.2017 - 03.2018

Business Owner

Self-Employed
05.2016 - 07.2017

Training Specialist (Sr. Process Associate)

Principal Global Services
12.2006 - 12.2015

Floor Support / Customer Care Executive

IBM Daksh Bharti Airtel
10.2005 - 11.2006

B.E - Electrical

YCCE

HSSC - Science Education

Somalwar Jr. College

SSC - Science Education

Saraswati Vidyalaya
Vaibhav SelukarSr. Consultant PMO