Venkatramana Ambati

Cloud Transformation Project from SAP ECC to SAP S4-HANA relaying on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform.

• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
• Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Reported regularly to managers on project progress, and technical problems.
• Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
• Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.

Managed Core Infra Projects for Largest Global Bank operating from across all location.

• Stakeholder Management : Closely working with all domain heads to understand the forecast & volumes on the infrastructure build & changes.
• To monitor SMART request which includes order validation & addressing the issues & challenges to stake holders for smooth transition of server deployments( both VM's & Physical servers).
• Successfully rolled out & encourage the teams to migrate the infrastructure gradually to internal cloud platform (ICP)
• Worked in team-driven environments and communicated effectively with stakeholders.
• Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
• Implemented best practices to drive quality IT project delivery.

• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.

Worked as offshore PM for UK largest Water company, managing the team 30+ resources.

• Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates, and processes.
• Met with manager weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.
• Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
• Set up and managed team meetings.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Analyzed financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems.
• Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
• Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.

• Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
• Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
• Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
• Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
• Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
• Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
• Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
• Coordinated venue and catering arrangements, speaker and attendee liaison and material distribution for meetings and events.
• Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
• Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
• Arranged travel and accommodation for team members and project partners.
• Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
• Photocopied, distributed and emailed documents to project managers.
• Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and other issues.

Worked as SME (Subject Matter Expert) & Team leader for a worlds largest Telecom company supporting customers across Canada region for both green & Brown fields projects.

• Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.