Arkaj Arun Kharote

Jersey City, NJ, ***** adyydn@r.postjobfree.com +1-551-***-**** LinkedIn

SUMMARY

• Accomplished Project Manager/Scrum Master adept at guiding cross-functional teams to deliver top-tier projects, with expertise in Agile Project Management, Product Development, Scrum Events, and Risk Management.

• Highly organized multitasker with a proactive attitude, embracing additional responsibilities for team success. Employs creative and analytical thinking to fuel continuous process enhancement, while expertly mentoring, training, and inspiring exceptional team performance.

• Proven track record in orchestrating seamless project lifecycles, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and disciplined execution.

• Exceptional communicator and leader, defining project needs through stakeholder collaboration to consistently exceed client expectations. Skilled mentor and motivator, driving teams to enhance productivity and achieve on-time, budget-conscious project completion. EDUCATION

Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Systems & Enterprise New Jersey, NJ Master of Engineering (ME) in Engineering Management GPA: 3.7 Theem College of Engineering, University of Mumbai Mumbai, Maharashtra Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.3 CERTIFICATIONS

PMI®- PMP PMI®- ACP SAFe®- Product Owner Product Manager Certified Scrum Master

(CSM) Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt TECHNICAL SKILLS

Skills: Project Management, Agile Project Management, Change Management, Project Assessment, Project

Planning, Benefit Analysis, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Human Resource Management, Scope

Management, Coaching, Adaptability, Product

Development, Forecasting, Sprint Planning, Business Analysis, Business Management, Budgeting, Market

Research, Competitor Analysis, Product Strategy,

Product Backlog Management

Tools: AWS, Asana, Jira, Jira Align, Rally, Confluence, Miro, Mural, MS Project, MS Office, Google Suite, Visio, Power Bi, PyCharm, SQL, Tableau, @Risk by Palisade, QM for Windows, MS Teams, Calendly, Workday,

Kanban

Other Technologies: UX and Visual Design, SharePoint Online, ServiceNow, Powerapps, PowerBI, Power Automate, ChatGPT

EXPERIENCE

Divine Engineering’s Project Manager/Scrum Master Mumbai, India (Jan 2020 – Dec 2021)

• Facilitated client communication, collaboration, and relationship-building and worked with the PMO as a primary point of contact, ensuring regular project updates, and addressing concerns.

• Led project coordinators to develop detailed project plans, including defining project scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements.

• Utilized project management tools and metrics like Asana, Jira, and MS Projects to support project tracking, collaboration, and decision-making.

• Worked closely with the VPs, Directors, and various stakeholders to understand, prioritize, and refine project requirements, creating user stories and maintaining the product backlog.

• Assisted cross-functional teams to refine product concepts, leverage expertise, and deliver final products exceeding client expectations.

• Developed tailored project plans aligned with stakeholder and customer needs, defining clear objectives within the allocated budget.

• Oversaw implementation and adherence to project management principles, methodologies, and practices, facilitating ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

• Conducted risk assessments, identified potential risks, and developed mitigation strategies to ensure smooth progress.

• Mentored engineers and monitored operational processes and progress. Implemented changes to enhance productivity and quality through the Agility Health tool.

• Provided support to the technical team by assisting in design and development tasks, contributing to the successful implementation of various projects. Divine Engineering’s Project Co-Ordinator Mumbai, India (Aug 2018 – Dec 2019)

• Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables. Developed comprehensive requirement documents and created detailed project plans.

• Coordinated project activities with team members, maintained project artifacts, fostered effective team communication, resolved conflicts, and facilitated decision-making within the project team to ensure smooth project execution.

• Provided technical expertise, reviewed project documentation, and ensured compliance with industry standards.

• Managed project budgets, controlled expenses, and proactively addressed risks.

• Maintained accurate project documentation, generated status reports, and communicated updates to stakeholders.

• Implemented quality assurance processes and collaborated with the QA team for compliance.

• Engaged stakeholders, managed expectations, and provided regular project updates.

• Utilized project management tools and techniques like Jira, Confluence, MS Project; etc. to track progress, monitor performance, and generate metrics. AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Published a Research Paper at IJCRT Participated in State Level Technical Paper Presentation