VINAYAK OJHA
Project Manager
Thane
Summary
PMP and CSM certified Project Manager with 11+ years of experience in delivering projects E-2-E across diverse domains, delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. Proficient in project planning, execution and delivery while adhering to Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder expectations and driving process improvement. Strong leadership abilities with a focus on driving project success, exceeding client expectations, and fostering collaborative team environments
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
Mindgate Solutions India Pvt Ltd
11.2024 - Current
- Responsible for managing the entire SDLC and STLC phases of small, mid and large scale projects for BHIM SBI Pay App (Android & iOS), SBI Web Portal and Backend development of UPI system
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones using Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Prioritize projects and manage resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and regular project updates
- Coordinate with BAs, Developers, UI/UX designers, DevOps engineer, testers and bank SPOCs to achieve project goals
- Manage client escalations, resolve conflicts, and motivate the team for optimal productivity
- Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage issues to avoid project delays
- Conduct regular risk assessments and update stakeholders on potential impacts
- Create release plan, share release notes, solicit stakeholder approval and ensure successful deployment of small, mid and large projects
- Create powerpoint presentations for Monthly Cadence Meeting and daily dashboard for development team
Project Manager
MRO – Accelerating Clinical Data Exchange
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with the cross-functional team of Clinical Analysts, Developers, QAs, Data Engineering, Data Analytics, ETL (Ops) and Client Account Support teams to manage E2E delivery of the project
- Create the project plan by breaking down the project deliverables into smaller and manageable activities. Review the project plan with the client, implement feedbacks and solicit sign off
- Closely monitor and track the progress of the project activities and ensure timely completion by using Schedule Variance technique
- Implemented a comprehensive project tracker by using JIRA for cloud services, Tableau and Google Looker Studio reports
- Drive meetings with cross-functional teams and clients, document the minutes of meeting on Confluence, closely track the action items until closure
- Estimate efforts, define cost and work with Change Control Board (CCB) for custom requirements from the clients
- Use MS Powerpoint to create presentations for Monthly Governance Review and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) meetings
- Create, validate and share the monthly billing and hosting reports with the client
- Work with the senior leadership team in addressing client issues and escalations
- Review project contracts, agreements, and legal documents as needed
Quality Engineering Specialist
L&T Infotech Private Limited
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Managed UAT of KYC Project CRs and Production Issues for APAC, EMEA, NAM, LATAM and Mexico regions across Business Units under Institutional Client Groups (ICG) Line of Business
- Collaborate with the Project/Program Management Team, Business Analyst Team and Client to understand the Quarterly Release scope and requirements (CRs)
- Define testing scope for the release, develop test plan using ‘Three Point Estimation Technique’, define test strategy and timeline based on project requirements
- Use HP QC, HP ALM 12.0 tools for project management and Sharepoint for project documentation
- Provide guidance and support to testers and other team members
- Monitor the UAT Execution Progress throughout the release
- Lead the defect triage call with developers, testers and business analysts
- Collaborate with developers and business analysts to resolve defects/conflicts in a timely manner
- Share daily UAT execution status report with the client and other stakeholders
- Identify potential risks to the testing process and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and manage testing risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Create test closure reports post-project reviews for business sign-off
- Perform root cause analysis using Fishbone Diagram & Why-Why Analysis to identify gaps in the testing process and implement best practices for process improvement
Senior Process Associate - Quality Engineering
TATA Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Review BRD and FRD to create Business Scenario Matrix (BSM) and Test Scenario Matrix (TSM)
- Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches
- Executed test cases in HPQC to identify application bugs, including improvement recommendations
- Identified and tracked defects with HPQC and supported developers and BAs in resolving problems/conflicts
- Provided training to the end users to ensure they get hands on experience on new application features
- Participated the requirements review and defect triage calls
Trainee
TATA Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Conducted regression testing, analyzed results and submitted observations to the development team
- Identified and tracked defects with HPQC and supported developers in resolving problems by completing additional tests
- Performed defect retest and review
- Shared daily and weekly MIS Reports with the client and internal teams
Education
BSc IT -
Ramanand Arya DAV College Of Commerce and Science
Bhandup, Mumbai 06.2010 - 04.2013
HSC - in Science
Ramanand Arya DAV College Of Commerce and Science
Bhandup, Mumbai 06.2008 - 04.2010
SSC - undefined
SMT Gujana English High School
Thane, Mumbai 06.1995 - 04.2008
Skills
Project Management: Project planning, Conflict resolution, Efforts and Schedule Estimation, Performance Evaluations, Resource Management, Scope Management, Quality Management, Cost Management, Change Management, Risk Management, WBS and WBS Dictionary creation, Problem Solving, Team Bonding
Certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), 07/01/24
Awards
- Bright Beginning Award, 04/01/22
- Most Valuable Player Award, 04/01/23
Timeline
Project Manager
Mindgate Solutions India Pvt Ltd
11.2024 - Current
Project Manager
MRO – Accelerating Clinical Data Exchange
01.2022 - 11.2024
Quality Engineering Specialist
L&T Infotech Private Limited
09.2017 - 12.2021
Senior Process Associate - Quality Engineering
TATA Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 08.2017
Trainee
TATA Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd
09.2013 - 05.2014
BSc IT -
Ramanand Arya DAV College Of Commerce and Science
06.2010 - 04.2013
HSC - in Science
Ramanand Arya DAV College Of Commerce and Science
06.2008 - 04.2010
SSC - undefined
SMT Gujana English High School
06.1995 - 04.2008
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