Janki Parekh

Hoffman Estates, IL adirqa@r.postjobfree.com • 847-***-****

Software project mgmt. Business Analytics Client Relationship Mgmt.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Project Manager with over 8 years of experience in leading all phases of enterprise software product implementations. Strong business analytical skills to understand client software needs and help develop and implement products to meet and exceed client’s requirements for success. Solid technical skills and problem-solving abilities for understanding concepts, processes, and identifying business process improvements.

KEY SKILLS

Requirements Gathering/Analysis Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Business Data Analytics

BI / Tableau Reports Design Testing/QA/Rollout/Support Process Improvement

System Migrations / Integrations Client Training & Presentations Agile Methodologies

TECHINCAL SKILLS

Salesforce, Sharepoint, SAP, BAAN, Business Objects, SQL, R Programming, Excel (Advanced – Power Pivot, vlookups, complex formulas), Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Project), Jira, Asana

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

CVM, a supplier.io company, Westchester, IL 2014 - Present PROJECT MANAGER

Manage the project life cycle of supply chain data and software implementations for multiple Fortune 500 client projects from different enterprise systems such as Salesforce, SAP, Oracle.

Collaborate actively with onshore and offshore product operations team of 7 data analysts, 3 quality analysts, 2 data architects and 2 developers.

Achieved 19% increase in active certifications by coordinating and leading a key company initiative. Analyzed key data points, summarized results to senior management and developed a process that led to data improvement.

Transformed client project data delivery process by diving deep into work flows and providing recommendations for enhancing results delivery. Collaborated with data team to understand root causes of problems and implementing solutions. Results delivery time was reduced by over 25%.

Developed project scope statements, collaborating with applicable stakeholders and subject matter experts. Ensure timely communication of requirement changes and risks to leadership and project stakeholders.

Lead and manage product (software and data) implementations and migrations as well as on-board and provide end-user training of software and technology solutions to customer and their users.

Jupiter & Associates, Palatine, IL 2012 – 2014

PROJECT MANAGER (CONSULTANT)

Provides consultative services in the health care industry handling variety of projects with emphasis in strategic planning for approaches to performance measurement, financial analysis, incentive compensation, RFP analysis, cost-benefit analysis and contract negotiation. Major Engagements:

Project Manager: Contracted by a non-profit member organization to lead, design and manage project that provided membership with environment scan of national quality initiatives, impact of performance measurement and performance improvement, and to inform members of opportunities in performance/quality improvement.

Sales Incentive Consultant: Contracted by pharmaceutical company to plan, design, implement, communicate, monitor and report commission-based compensation plans across the organization globally for new drug launch.

Evenflo Company, Inc. Lincolnshire, IL 2008 – 2011

PRICING & CONTRACT / FINANCE ANALYST

Performed financial analysis, cost-benefit analysis, ROI and pricing strategies for new businesses and bids / Request for Proposals (RFP).

Lead the restructuring, analysis and communication of sales compensation plan (bonus incentives, competitive programs). Work closely with management on adjustments and approvals.

Worked with Sales/Marketing/Operations to develop sales forecast using complex financial modeling.

Managed contract negotiation and pricing analysis for State Governments valued at $15 MM.

Drove 8% increase in annual revenue for Government business in 2010 by generating analysis that provided accurate and insightful revenue information for senior managers.

Completed analysis on marketability of $2 MM retail business and successfully rolled out new retail program initiatives for 3 years in a row.

Improved processes by designing and implementing effective department procedures for distributor rebates and tracings, pricing process, and forecasting.

CONSORTA Inc., Schaumburg, IL 2004 - 2007

CONTRACT ANALYST

Led the development and processed Request for Proposals (RFP) for 11 categories valued at $13 MM; generated net savings of 10-12%.

Instrumental in the enhancement of Food and Nutrition’s portfolio by 70% with implementation of 46 new direct manufacturer contracts in two years.

Successfully transitioned 58 new members in six months to our portfolio by setting up and reviewing cost analyses to identify cost reduction opportunities.

Responsible for data management of 230 nationally contracted manufacturers and distributors related to Food and Nutrition. Assist in the administration and negotiation of departmental contracts.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA), Benedictine University, IL June 2013

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Dominican University, IL

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