Project Manager Management

Dear Sir/Madam:

A proven track record in delivering projects ahead of time and under budget

is the background I'll bring to your organization. Are you seeking a

dynamic, proactive and accomplished IT professional to join your team? If

so, you have found your candidate. The accomplishments in the accompanying

resume will illustrate the value and vision I can bring to your team.

In my career of 16 years, I have worked with PeopleSoft for the last 14

years and have been involved with fit-gap analysis, design, implementation

and upgrades. I bring to the table over 5 years of consulting experience

which involved Functional analysis, proposing solutions and seeing them

through their implementation.

For the last 6 years I have led various project implementations involving

PeopleSoft application focused on HCM Suite of modules and Procure to Pay

Chain. I have demonstrated success in managing full project life cycles

which have resulted in significant savings for the company. I possess a

deep understanding of budget planning/forecasting, and how to utilize

technology in order to deliver enterprise solutions those meet requirements

of business. I have the right blend of functional knowledge of business

processes and deep understanding of technical skills in PeopleSoft

applications. I am adept with all the technical tools of PeopleSoft viz.

PeopleCode, Application Engine, Integration Broker, Web Services, Reporting

tools (Crystal, SQR, nVision) and have used best practices and a holistic

approach to implement new functionality. I am proficient in interface

design and worked to design and implement many external vendor and internal

module integrations using interfaces. I have handled and led multiple

upgrades, new module implementations. I am very well versed with version

9.0. I am highly skilled in application development, object oriented

analysis/design, data modeling, and client/server applications.

Furthermore, I have proven the ability to manage large-scale projects

consistently delivering these engagements on time and within budget

constraints. I possess a solid track record for leading and motivating

technical professionals in order to achieve high levels of performance, and

these trends continue long into the future.

If you firm is looking for a dependable, results oriented professional with

a solid performance track, I would be interested in speaking with you do

discuss the value of my strengths and experiences. I can be reached in

confidence at the above telephone number and look forward to hearing for

you.

Your time and consideration is most appreciated.

Sincerely,

Manpreet Sidhu

Performance-driven IT professional eager to contribute vast background as a

Fortune 50 ERP/PeopleSoft project manager/lead toward supporting operations

of a progressive organization. Dynamic project management and leadership

talent with expertise in designing large-scale organizational applications,

implementation, team management, and employee relation skills. Core

competencies include:

< Natural Leadership Skills

< Provide Critical Technical Expertise

< Teambuilding/Staff Management

< Support Staff Career Planning

< Synthesize Complex Information

< Quick to Learn New Technologies

< Results Focused/Ensure Timely Deliverables

< Risk Assessment/Quality Control

< Business Functional Knowledge

< Resource Management/Project Planning

< Manage On-Shore/Off-Shore Hybrid Teams

< Persuasive and Effective Communicator

< Strategic Planning and Execution

< Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Education and Certifications

R. H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

M.B.A. - Concentration in Information Technology Management and Strategy

Professional History

2003 to Present: Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C. - Lead/ Project Manager

< Provide leadership and oversight for project management initiatives and

staff supervision for the PeopleSoft HCM team; leverage exceptional

project management skills to ensure change management compliance for

client relations, issue resolution, system functionality and

troubleshooting.

< Integral in hiring, training and performance management of staff; provide

ongoing mentoring and implement performance benchmarks and metrics to

optimize team results.

< Collaborate with internal business units to develop project plans for new

initiatives, implementations and upgrades (7.5 - 8.0, 8.0 - 8.4, 8.4 to

9.0); lead testing platforms to ensure continuity of service, system

performance and identification of potential issues.

< Instrument business process re-engineering efforts to make best use of

technology and align business with technology to deliver efficiencies and

cost savings.

< Contribute toward the development of financial suite of modules including

project design and implementation; maintain oversight for functionality

issues to meet service level client agreements.

< Maintain accountability for new developments, SOX compliance and

enhancing business practices by integrating PeopleSoft applications.

Key Contributions

< Contributed subject matter expertise and dynamic communication

skills toward delivering quality consultative services in HCM

implementations 8.8 to 9.0.

< Influenced release management practices into corporate psyche by

securing buy in from critical business customers, resulting in the

adoption of best practices strategies throughout the department.

< Contributed to successful integration and implementation of Self-

Service, eProfile and eBenefits functions.

< Leveraged my technical expertise to reduce manual invoice workflow

in Accounts Payable, resulting in $2M cost savings in annual labor

hours.

< Lead Sarbanes-Oxley- access management compliance effort project by

defining strategy and structure for all PeopleSoft application, and

meeting deadlines for SOX compliance timelines.

< Coordinate efforts to merge PeopleSoft business units into

consolidated AP function, resulting in an annual cost savings of

$200K an increases in business efficiencies.

< Developed and executed business process improvement strategies for

procure to pay chain for delivery of customized PeopleSoft Supply

Chain Management solution for 3 business units, saving over $125K a

month.

2000 to 2003: Fannie Mae - Senior Developer

< Developed and supported HCM modules; set up, debugged, and developed

customized reports, and spearheaded all upgrade planning and

implementation.

< Led upgrades of PS HCM from 7.5 to 8.0, and leveraged extensive

programming and technical support talent to implement time and labor

applications.

< Developed customized Application Engine, Excel to CI and SQR programs to

interface with PeopleSoft, hands on People Code, SQR, Component

Interface, Integration Broker, File Layout, DataMover, Security, Crystal

Reports, nVision and Query support.

Additional Related Positions

2000: UP Technologies, Piscataway, NJ - Senior PeopleSoft Consultant

- Managed implementation of PeopleSoft Financials and integrated with

HRMS.

- Team lead for a PeopleSoft fit-gap analysis, design and technical

enhancements to PeopleSoft Purchasing, AP, Projects, AM and GL

Modules.

1999 to 2000: Integris Software Pvt. Ltd., Chandigarh, India - PeopleSoft

Technical Manager

- Client facing role helping them implement ERP applications. Involved

with Business proposals, Functional analysis and marketing our

solutions involving PeopleSoft. Coordinated turn-key development

projects and led PeopleSoft implementations.

1996 to 1999: Brilliant Computers (P) Ltd., Chandigarh, India - PeopleSoft

Developer/Senior Developer

- Worked as technical team member for PeopleSoft implementations.

Involved with Report writing, PeopleCode changes/customizations,

Interface writing using SQR and production support.

1996 to 1994: Alfa Electronics, Chandigarh, India - Programmer

- Worked as a programmer for Client-server programming, RDBMS

development projects.

Technical Proficiencies

People Tools: Version 8.5/all previous versions - Change Assistant,

Integration Broker, People Code, Application Engine, Component Interfaces,

Workflow, SQR, Process Scheduler, Data Mover, Application Messaging, HTML

Page Development, eApps Development, Self Service App Development,

Application Packages, Application Designer, Change/Version Control,

Business Process Maps, and Portal Registry.

PeopleSoft Financials: Version 9.0/all previous versions - General Ledger,

Receivables, Billing, Asset Management, Payables, Grant Management,

Purchasing, eProcurement, Commitment Control.

PeopleSoft HCM: Version 9.0/all previous versions - Benefits

Administration, Time & Labor, Human Resources, Payroll for NA, and

eBenefits

Internet & Web Tools: MS Internet Information Server, MS SMS, MS Exchange

Server, MS Proxy Server, IBM NET. Commerce Server, HTML, ASP using VB

Script and Java Script

Operating Systems: Windows and UNIX

Languages: MS Visual Basic, C /C++, Java, Developer 2000(Forms 4.5/5,

Reports 2.5/3), MS Visual Studio 2008

Databases: Oracle and SQL Server

Productivity & Testing Tools: MS Office, MS Project, Load Runner,

Quality Center, WinRunner, QTP, Clear Quest

Version Control & Other Tools: Stat, Clear Case, Remedy, AutoSys

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