SAMEER CHAWLA

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

ATLANTA,GA

404-***-****

DETAILS

Atlanta,GA

404-***-****

ad4hgf@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Agile Software Development

Python (Programming Language)

Planning

Leadership

Software Development

Scrum (Software Development)

SQL (Programming Language)

Agile Methodology

JIRA

LANGUAGES

English

PROFILE

Dynamic IT Project Manager with over 10 years of progressive experience in spearheading complex projects within diverse sectors, including finance, retail, healthcare, and automotive. Expert in driving teams towards excellence in Agile and Scrum environments, leveraging deep knowledge in SAFe and Kanban methodologies. Adept at optimizing project outcomes through advanced proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, and TFS. Known for fostering continuous improvement and innovation, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to staying at the forefront of technology and project management practices.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Project Manager at LPL Financial, Atlanta

September 2022 — February 2024

●Led and Executed SAFe Methodology Projects: Achieved $5M in savings by spearheading the implementation of SAFe methodology, enhancing project efficiency and reducing overhead.

●Strategic Planning with Product Owner: Partnered with the product owner to develop a comprehensive project roadmap, facilitating accurate timeline communication and expectation setting with stakeholders.

●Progress Monitoring and Impediment Resolution: Drove project success by closely monitoring progress and swiftly addressing impediments, ensuring informed stakeholder updates and on-target project delivery.

●Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Enhanced project delivery timelines through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, leveraging strong organizational and leadership skills to meet critical deadlines.

●Production Deployment Coordination: Worked in tandem with release managers to orchestrate seamless deployments to production, ensuring project alignment with strategic objectives and operational requirements.

Project Manager at Fiserv / InsightGlobal, Atlanta

December 2021 — May 2022

●Jira Migration Leadership: Spearheaded the migration of Jira instances across 2 teams, achieving $3M in cost savings through strategic planning and efficient execution.

●Agile Coaching and Team Development: Elevated team performance by providing expert guidance on Agile principles and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agility.

●Stakeholder Communication Enhancement: Developed and implemented comprehensive radiator dashboards, enhancing project transparency and facilitating effective communication with all stakeholders.

Project Manager at Verizon/Pyramid Consulting, Atlanta

August 2019 — November 2021

●Machine Learning Project Leadership: Directed multiple high-stakes machine learning initiatives, achieving an average of $3M in operational savings through meticulous project management and innovative problem-solving.

●Strategic Prioritization: Championed a focused approach to project management by guiding the team in aligning with high-priority business objectives, significantly enhancing value delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

●Agile Roadmap Development in Big Room Planning: Actively participated in Big Room planning sessions, leading efforts to craft detailed roadmaps and identify critical dependencies, resulting in a marked increase in team velocity and project predictability.

●Streamlining Project Execution: Ensured the meticulous organization and prioritization of user stories, facilitating smooth workflow and enabling the team to execute tasks with increased efficiency and clarity.

Project Manager at Novelis/Pyramid Consulting, Atlanta

April 2019 — July 2019

●Global IT Infrastructure Leadership: Orchestrated a $5M IT infrastructure overhaul across five countries, enhancing operational capabilities and technology infrastructure in multiple plants. This initiative not only modernized infrastructure but also standardized processes across global operations.

●Strategic Hardware Procurement: Directed the procurement of critical hardware for sites on four continents, leveraging strategic vendor negotiations and comprehensive needs analysis to optimize resources and reduce costs.

●Collaborative Data Management: Spearheaded the development of data dictionaries in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring uniform data understanding and usage across departments, which significantly improved data integrity and accessibility.

●Executive Communication Excellence: Consistently provided clear and concise project updates to executive sponsors and the steering committee, facilitating informed decision-making and maintaining alignment with strategic objectives.

Senior Scrum Master at GENERAL MOTORS, Atlanta

May 2014 — February 2019

●Global Project Leadership: Spearheaded a transformative $2M project that was successfully rolled out across 88 countries, significantly enhancing operational efficiencies and global collaboration.

●Expertise and Recognition: Earned recognition as a TFS expert within GM, acknowledged for deep technical proficiency and innovative solutions in project management tools and practices.

●Metrics and Analysis Mastery: Developed and implemented comprehensive metrics, including burn-down reports and defect tracking, to drive project transparency and informed decision-making, leading to measurable improvements in project delivery timelines and quality.

Scrum Master at EY, Atlanta

March 2014 — May 2014

●SAFe Methodology Implementation Expertise: Successfully spearheaded the adoption of the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) across multiple teams, enhancing project efficiency and collaboration. This strategic initiative led to a marked improvement in project delivery timelines and team agility.

●Conflict Resolution and Impediment Removal Leadership: Actively identified and resolved team conflicts, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to high performance. Leveraged agile coaching techniques to remove impediments, significantly boosting team productivity and ensuring seamless project progression.

●Scrum Principles Mentoring: Provided comprehensive mentorship on Scrum principles and best practices, elevating team competencies and operational efficiency. This mentorship led to enhanced adherence to agile methodologies, reflected in improved project outcomes and team satisfaction.

Scrum Master at HealthPort, Atlanta

March 2013 — December 2013

●Strategic Project Release Planning: Expertly crafted and monitored comprehensive project release plans, ensuring meticulous tracking of schedule and scope. This strategic oversight directly contributed to a 20% improvement in Audopro's performance, demonstrating a tangible impact on project success.

●Performance Metrics Management: Diligently maintained critical team performance metrics, including burn-down charts and velocity, to ensure project milestones were met efficiently. This data-driven approach facilitated continuous improvement and agile adaptation to project demands.

●Collaborative Story Management: Worked closely with the Product Owner to streamline the management of user stories for upcoming releases. This collaboration enhanced the alignment of project goals with stakeholder expectations and maximized the delivery of value to the business.

Project Manager at NCR Corp, Atlanta

December 2011 — February 2013

●Strategic Release Planning and Stakeholder Management: Expertly devised and administered the release plan, skillfully setting and managing stakeholder expectations through clear communication and strategic foresight. This proactive approach ensured alignment and transparency across all project phases.

●Sprint Goal Achievement through Problem Solving: Actively identified and resolved impediments, ensuring the team remained on track to achieve sprint goals. My targeted problem-solving facilitated a smooth progression of sprints, maintaining momentum and team morale.

●Agile Methodology Leadership and Mentorship: Provided comprehensive guidance and mentorship on Agile principles and practices, empowering the team to enhance their Agile fluency. This leadership fostered a culture of continuous improvement and agile excellence within the team.

Senior Programmer / Programmer at Omnilink, Alogent, Bellsouth, Rsystems and LTITL, Atlanta

January 1995 — November 2011

EDUCATION

Master of Engineering Systems and Information, BITS Pilani,

Msc Science and Technology Development, BITS, Pilani

CERTIFICATIONS

PMP

PMI-ACP

CSM

CSPO

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