SUMMARY:

• Focused, Proactive and Industrious professional having 6+ years of Project Management/Scrum Master experience in planning, execution, monitoring and closing complex projects.
• Have expert knowledge in project management tools and techniques, agile methodology and highly organized in implementing reports and procedures.
• Managed a variety of mobile and desktop applications, Migration projects, Enhancement projects and Infrastructure projects for Network Provisioning Program and Billing Programs.
• Expertise in managing project schedule, budget, scope, quality, risks, change, resources, stakeholders, and communications using Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies within the PMI methods. Experience of working in matrix organization.
• Result - driven project-manager, requirement manager, consulting professional with rich experience in Telecom and banking sector, with proven track record of increased productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Decisive, energetic, focused team leader/player having led high-performing teams through implementing changes and improvements
• Experienced in Agile and SDLC/Waterfall project management methodology
• Hands on experience in telecom technologies - wireless (LTE, IMS, GSM) and wire line (Ethernet, FTTP, FTTC) with good grasp of industry framework like ITIL.
• Experienced in working with banking client Confidential and handled native mobile projects worth $ 2 Million. Was awarded with a pride award 2015 for using best project manager/scrum master practices.
• Certified Scrum Master
• Creative thinker and analytical problem-solver with demonstrated ability to manage projects from Solution designing, requirement mapping till end-to-end delivery under the pressure of fast-paced, time-sensitive environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal communicator who effectively interacts with clients at all levels of management.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Development Suites: Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

Productivity Tools: MS Office, Rally Tool, JIRA, Confluence

AT&T Specific Tools: PRISM, IFP, RMT, Rational Clear Quest, Mercury QC, Rational Portfolio Manager, IBARR

Microsoft Specific Tools: SharePoint, One Note, Dash Board, MS Office

Processes: Microsoft ITLC, AT&T ITUP (Information Technology Unified Process), Agile(Kanban/Scrum) Methodology, Waterfall Methodology

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for driving change management for IFRS 15 implementation using SAP RAR 1.3 Engine
• Ensured SOX compliance was in place when designing processes, which resulted in clean audits by internal auditors
• Managed expectations and conducted training sessions with stakeholders which resulted in smooth process delivery
• Ensured continuous improvement in processes through regular review and revision
• Streamlined processes based on inputs from team members and myself resulting in faster execution
• Partnered with stakeholders reducing communication errors by improving transparency
• Designed processes for managing incidents, defects, errors, reconciliation, Day to Day and Month End functions
• A key member in defining operational clock which helped improve efficiency in a multisystem environment (8 SAP, PeopleSoft, TWS)
• Fair understanding of various IFRS 15 functions in RAR engine built on SAP HANA

Confidential

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for enabling scrum team to run a low-complexity agile development process that seamlessly aligned with business and technical needs
• Provided PM estimation, risks/assumptions and high-level delivery schedule for upcoming Bids and RFP.
• Facilitated low complexity Agile initiatives from initiation through release, providing oversight to ensure alignment with company’s Agile/Scrum practices, including but not limited to, project kick-off, sprint, release and deployment planning
• Conducted meetings along with clients to track and communicate the project progress and incorporated changes at every stage of project lifecycle.
• Reported and communicated health of the project to internal and external stakeholders on timely manner through formal meetings
• Documented the acceptance criteria and closure of project as per customer satisfaction
• Focused on early revenue realization and customer satisfaction through quality and on-time deliveries.
• Managed and updated the physical KANBAN board and tracked & closed all impediments/blockers raised in daily stand up meetings and Sprint retrospect
• Took the team through the Agile tool (JIRA/Confluence) and guided them throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Supported Product Owners with product/solution features and enhancements, wherever required.

Confidential

Project Manager/ Scrum Master and Process Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for enabling scrum team to run a low-complexity agile development process that seamlessly aligns with business and technical needs.
• Facilitate low complexity Agile initiatives from initiation through release, providing oversight to ensure alignment with company Agile/Scrum practices, including but not limited to, project kick-off, sprint, release and deployment planning
• Accountable alongside the scrum team for the achievement of release objectives and results that meet LOB stakeholders needs and expectations
• Facilitate discussion leading to collective decision-making, goal setting and conflict resolution within the team
• Communicate cross functionally, ensuring transparency of progress and outcomes; Report team progress and accomplishment up and across; Facilitate status updates, product demos and retrospectives
• Helps product owner to make the product backlogs in good shape and make them ready for the next sprint
• Manage risks to delivery
• Track and report financials for the team
• Creating Release Plan document for the respective Sprints and conduct the Sprint Reviews and Sprint Retrospective at the end of each Sprint as well as handling all Release Management activities