SUMMARY:

• High - impact Project Manager with hands-on experience directing evolution of business and technical solutions from concept through implementation; proven track record of timely delivery and resources optimization with leading firms; excellent interpersonal and cross-functional management skills
• Extensive Project Management experience and demonstrated ability to deliver results
• Collaboration with stakeholders and leadership to drive change and achieve results that enhance business performance: ranging from IT Systems development, Operational efficiencies, Sales and go-to-market strategies, and Product development
• Complete ownership of the project lifecycle (SDLC), utilizing business, technology and cross functional knowledge and supported by excellent people management and communication skills
• Demonstrated competency in Agile and Scrum methodologies, Change management, and Business Process Reengineering techniques in managing and executing large-scale projects

COMPETENCIES:

• M&A, Integration, Consolidation and Transition
• IT & Business Process Reengineering
• SDLC, Earned Value Management
• CRM (MS Dynamics, Salesforce)
• Financial systems (Oracle Financials, SAP FICO)
• Business Intelligence and Reporting (Tableau, Qlikview, SAP BI)
• Project management (Scrum Master, Agile Certified, MS Project, Rally, TFS, Lawson)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, CA

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed key portfolio of projects and led multiple project teams on Core Product enhancements and Reporting & Analytics projects that serve a wide-range of clients in the Healthcare sector
• Performed Scrum Master and Project Manager roles incl. HR and Performance improvement functions
• Implemented Agile project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, and within budget.
• Formulated project plans and team tasks and monitored efforts on a daily basis, identifying and escalating functional, quality, timeline issues to the VP, Software Development.
• Coordinated communication with all stakeholders on status reports, risks and resource management.

Confidential, IL

Senior Project Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Initiated and led a CRM upgrade project, from the legacy 2011 version to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 version. Led a core matrix team of 20 members from IT, Sales, and Finance
• Managed the e-IMO Corporate Website Redesign project, leading a cross-functional team of 15 members from the Clinical Knowledge, Technical content, Customer service, and Marketing areas to add value to stakeholders by streamlining user interfaces, enhancing customer support web applications, and developing target market-based content
• Led Project team consisting of Business Intelligence, IT and Marketing to redesign Qlikview dashboards and data visualization methodologies, and enhance quality of reporting on current and projected performance in active market segments
• Demonstrated expertise in application of Agile/Scrum methodologies and introduced PMO-style management of project portfolios, delivering promised scope within baselined schedule and costs

Confidential, IL

Head of Projects

Responsibilities:

• Led a cross-functional project team of onsite and offshore resources to develop and implement a go-to-market plan for the launch of Defense Electronics software business in the US, with $30M target revenue in the first year
• Oversaw financial projects on working capital & treasury management, including efforts to improve debt and equity financing, cash flow projections, banking relationship management. Also developed strategies for improving liquidity, risks identification and mitigation in treasury operations, and enhancement of compliance with treasury policies and procedures
• Led systems integration projects focusing on analyzing potential systems mergers after acquisitions; assessed multiple portfolio opportunities, potential takeover targets, and business platforms outside the core business
• Worked with stakeholders to establish a portfolio of key strategic projects focused on new product development in the core Banking and Financial services business

Confidential, CA

PMO, Corporate Project

Responsibilities:

• Managed corporate project to consolidate consulting teams across six global locations under a new subsidiary, Confidential Inc. Successfully completed staffing transition with colocation of consulting staff and financial systems
• Led a project team to consolidate four different acquired businesses into a cohesive and focused entity from a Sales, Finance, and Operations perspective. Successfully completed the integration six weeks ahead of plan
• Played a lead role in projects focused on client consolidation and account mining, aimed at achieving sustained organic revenue growth
• Led a project team of Sales and Finance groups to improve quality of trade receivables by nearly 30%, through detailed analysis of overdue receivables, creditworthiness of current customers, and by restructuring the client base
• Initiated and monitored company-wide cost control projects to realize target EBITDA levels of 16% within executive stipulated time-frames

Confidential, NJ

PMO Manager

Responsibilities:

• Led a project to integrate and achieve synergies across Finance, Sales, and Operations systems post-acquisition of Fortuna Inc. and 4Serv Solutions. Developed and executed an integration program in consultation with key stakeholders
• Managed Software transition from legacy financial systems to Oracle Financials. Developed system requirements and managed budget, schedule, and technical team in order to successfully complete transition and improve financial reporting
• Led Project team, consisting of Sales and Marketing functional groups, aimed at new market identification and migration to high-end consulting, leading to a sustained 30% annual growth in organic revenues
• Initiated and executed projects on company-wide cost reduction, and achieved annual savings of $5M and a steady pre-tax profit of 18%

Confidential, IL

PMO Manager

Responsibilities:

• Led a project to control Shared Services/ Corporate costs, ultimately reducing these costs from a level of 15% of US revenues to 3% within the same financial year
• Initiated and led a project to restructure Finance and Accounting and Recruiting divisions through offshore F&A and Recruiting divisions. Responsible for virtual project team management and project budget oversight. Successful offshored all identified staff and systems, resulting in a 17% reduction in expenses
• Managed the conversion of F&A systems, in six global locations, from PeopleSoft to Oracle Financials, in collaboration with key IT and Financial teams. Oversaw staff training and operational transition planning
• Led a detailed review of existing working capital sources for the company, and initiated projects to diversify sources and mitigate risks associated with single-source funding
• Acted as Project Lead on a joint HR-Finance project to address healthcare costs. Achieved cost neutrality despite annual increases of 12-15% in medical premiums
• Managed project to identify skill gaps to cater to the US market and initiated steps to bridge gaps, including local recruitment and immigration processing