Manager Project

Mahima Murali *************@*******.*** ● 312-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/mahimamurali

Business Strategy PMO Operations Agile/Scrum Practitioner

Assuring the skillful maneuver of team power players in implementing best practices through the latest and most effective business strategies and PMO operations.

For 20+ years, raised the bar higher, designed deliberate objectives and framework for solid portfolio management. Through problem foretelling distinction, infectious optimism, ingenuity, and a bird’s eye view – ensured consistency in adapting best methodologies, elevating project management for several organizations. Energized project/program managers as a partner and bridged gaps between diversified branches, advancing PM standards – curtailing project derailments - meeting stakeholder, client, and business expectations.

CORE COMPETENCIES & SPECIALIZATIONS

Executive Leadership Project Portfolio Governance Technical Management

Business Strategy/Goals

Portfolio Prioritization

PM Tool R&D

Global Team Leadership

Resource Planning

Technology Upgrades

Global Change Management

Strategy & Execution

Process Standardization

Stakeholder Commitment

Budget Management

Financial Reporting

Qualitative Analysis

Risk Management

Methodology Implementation

Organizational Structure

Methodology Development

Project/ Feedback Tracking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Belvedere Trading LLC, Chicago, IL 2011 to 2020

PMO Program Manager

Trusted Business Transformation Executive with business owners and technology-level responsibilities; Program managed several key projects—manage workloads, define deliverables, hire, and mentor resources, conduct performance reviews, and ensure compliance with established PMO processes. Directed business forecasting and financial analysis activities and identify opportunities and risks along with action plans to ensure attainment of financial goals. Empowered and mobilized project managers through innovative, exemplary, and reliable direction. Nurtured an idea- sharing environment, encouraging, and embracing both positive and skeptical input to brainstorm best practices, harvest resources, and plant new seeds for ongoing organizational growth.

Spearheaded the development of the first-ever Program Management Office; defined vision planning; EOS processes, project management processes, including those related to requirements management, change control, and user acceptance testing.

Captured 25% savings in projects costs in only five months—reengineered project plan and renegotiated contracts with new vendors; enhanced quality assurance and maintained timelines.

Pioneered global business-technology integration strategy and launched 25 projects, paving the way for $38M in new revenue by aligning a recently acquired company with an existing business unit.

Introduced standardized change management framework to drive consistency and efficiency for global business unit. Led multi-functional technology teams and key contributor and mentor for a PMO office with up to 30 resources; managed development of innovative software systems and applications.

Directed all services, resources, and project plans for major scalable enterprise solutions supporting $30 million with unique ability to drive transformational change in both business and technology leadership roles.

Provided business analysis for projects of up to $150 million that included requirements, success criteria, milestones, Key Performance indicators (KPIs), and Work Breakdown Structures.

Reengineered vendor policy to enhance quality assurance and to identify risks and issues at earlier stages during the project; manage contracts for all IT vendors including website development, hosting, IT operations, and IT applications development.

Implemented vendor and financial strategies that improved project planning and reduced costs by 60% in only five months.

BlueStar Energy Services (AEP), Chicago, IL 2008 to 2011

Program Manager/Sr. Project Manager

Managed portfolio of projects for Blue Star Energy Services’ E-Commerce, B2B, Provisioning and Sales System. Directed IT Technology planning and analysis for a $120-million department—developed business cases, mitigated risks, and managed forecasting, operations, and budgets.

Directed and managed end-to-end implementation of a fully integrated E-Commerce solution for the retail services department resulting in a cost savings of $20M+.

Collaborated with individual project managers to ensure consistency in our approach to planning and creating visibility on progress.

Attained over 65% cost reduction resulting in $8M+ savings with offshoring while maintaining the same service level by creating synergy between in-house and offshore teams.

Recognized by senior management for smooth implementation and on-time delivery of an enterprise-wide B2B and provisioning system.

Built an offshore team from the ground up ensuing 75% cost savings and designed training programs to develop new talent to align with the corporate strategy for succession planning, and business continuity.

Improved Project Management processes through the implementation of a new business case template—enhanced project visibility to determine project status for Executive decision-making.

Jenner & Block, Chicago, IL 2007 to 2008

Sr. Project Manager

Concurrently managed multiple projects of varying complexity and scope. Collaborated with attorneys, paralegals, IT personnel, forensic providers, managed review team, and other members of the legal team to ensure the successful completion of projects.

Lead the planning and implementation of eDiscovery projects.

Directed and managed development and implementation of Firm’s intranet site using SharePoint Portal Technologies.

Worked with various departments to coordinate systems testing, installation, training and support for the new portal site.

Project Manager, Hewitt Associates, Chicago, IL 2004 to 2007

Sr. Business Analyst, JP Morgan EFS, Chicago, IL 2003 to 2004

Business Analyst, Intervoice Inc., Dallas, TX 1999 to 2003

EDUCATION

Master’s in Computer Science, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago

Bachelor (Honors) in Computer Science, Roosevelt University, Chicago

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certified Scrum Coach

Certified Agile Scrum Leader (Executive)

Project Management Professional (PMP) ®

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Process Lead for Belvedere Trading University

Agile committee team member at Belvedere Trading

High achievement award for going “Above and Beyond” at Hewitt Associates

Board Member of Application Development Process Group (ADP) at Hewitt Associates

Online Tutor – Coach professionals on project management, Math and English tutor for elementary kids.

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