Varsha Ailani
Senior Project Manager
Kalyan
Summary
Accomplished Associate Project Manager offering expertise in process improvement, budgeting and forecasting and delivering projects on time. Operates efficiently and creatively in fast-paced environments. Gathers and interprets project requirements to define scope and milestones. Experienced with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Nielsen
Mumbai
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Implemented risk management strategies to identify potential issues and mitigate project risks effectively.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts promptly.
Project Manager
Lionbridge Technologies LLP
Navi Mumbai
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with vendors to manage performance.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Facilitated communication between internal/external stakeholders and vendors for project cohesion.
- Forecasting on weekly basis and issuing POs and invoicing month end activities.
- Developed project plans using Agile methodologies to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration.
- Managed stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment on project objectives and progress updates.
- Conducted post-project evaluations, capturing lessons learned to inform future initiatives and best practices.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Assistant Team Lead
Smarte Daas Pvt Ltd
Navi Mumbai
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
- Developed process improvements and offered actionable solutions to correct recurring issues.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Managed team workload to reach production targets.
- Maintained team flexibility and embraced change to adapt within dynamic markets.
Subject Mater Expert
Smarte Daas Pvt Ltd
Navi Mumbai
04.2015 - 04.2019
- Improved user productivity and efficiency through system training and support.
- Managed database of information gathered from research.
- Developing standard forms and documents to improve efficiency and reduce errors
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Yadavrao Tasgoankar College of Engineering
Mumbai 06.2011 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Vivekanand Education Society of Polytechnic
Mumbai 06.2008 - 05.2011
Skills
Client Management
Resource Utilization Planning
Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Agile & Waterfall methodologies
Project budget control
Project lifecycle management
Scope management
KPI Reporting
Requirements gathering
Certification
Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Nielsen
09.2024 - 05.2026
Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
04-2022
Project Planning: Putting It All Together
04-2022
Project Manager
Lionbridge Technologies LLP
01.2020 - 08.2024
Assistant Team Lead
Smarte Daas Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 12.2020
Subject Mater Expert
Smarte Daas Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Yadavrao Tasgoankar College of Engineering
06.2011 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Vivekanand Education Society of Polytechnic
06.2008 - 05.2011