Project Management Program

Pradeep Virk 647-***-****

Pradeep Virk

647-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Oshawa, ON

Profile

Certified PMP PMO Director IT Program Management Executive Strategic IT leader and certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 15 years of experience driving enterprise-wide transformation through scalable PMO frameworks. Expert in establishing governance, optimizing IT portfolios exceeding $100M, and aligning technology initiatives with business objectives. Proven success in cloud migrations, digital innovation, and cost optimization, leveraging PMP methodologies to ensure project excellence, risk mitigation, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Core Competencies

• Project Management (PMP): Governance, Portfolio & Program Management, IT Financial Oversight

• PMO Leadership: Centralized PMO Models, Resource Optimization, Risk & Change Management

• Agile Delivery: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Business-IT Alignment

• IT Transformation: Cloud (AWS, GCP), Infrastructure Modernization, Digital Strategy

• Stakeholder Collaboration: C-Suite Engagement, Vendor Management, Change Leadership

Key Accomplishments

PMO Governance & Project Management

• Designed a centralized PMO model, standardizing project intake, risk management, and financial controls across IT portfolios, improving resource efficiency by 25% and reducing project delivery times by 15%.

• Implemented enterprise-wide PPM (Project Portfolio Management) processes, enhancing transparency and aligning IT initiatives with business goals using PMP best practices.

• Led multi-year IT roadmaps with 4-week iterative releases, maximizing ROI and ensuring on- time delivery through structured project oversight. IT Transformation & Cost Optimization

• Directed a $50M Salesforce transformation, reducing customer onboarding time by 20% and boosting sales efficiency by 30%, applying PMP principles for seamless execution. Pradeep Virk 647-***-****

• Modernized SAP Hybris and migrated to AWS, increasing scalability by 30% and cutting operational expenses by 25%, completed with zero downtime.

• Consolidated post-acquisition IT systems, saving $1M annually through optimized operations and rigorous project management.

Financial Governance & Innovation

• Oversaw budgeting and forecasting IT portfolios, ensuring cost-efficient delivery and transparency through meticulous financial controls.

• Created RFP processes and vendor frameworks, optimizing procurement and reducing IT service costs by 15%.

• Delivered an Enterprise Data Warehouse on time and within budget, improving data accessibility by 50% and enabling predictive analytics. Professional Experience

Sr. Program Manager CGI Canada

April 2021 – Present

• Led a PMO, standardizing governance and risk management for IT modernization initiatives across a $50M portfolio, ensuring project success through PMP methodologies.

• Collaborated with C-suite to develop a 5-year IT roadmap, driving digital agility and business alignment via strategic project planning.

• Optimized IT budgets and managed cloud migrations (AWS), SAP Hybris upgrades, and data integration projects, delivering within scope and timelines. Senior Consultant Giesecke + Devrient

May 2017 – March 2021

• Directed 50+ EMV migration projects for 25 financial institutions, enhancing compliance and efficiency while managing cross-functional teams.

• Implemented IT governance controls and led Salesforce/SAP integrations, improving system performance by 20% through structured project oversight. Senior IT Consultant Shoppers Drug Mart

October 2016 – May 2017

• Conducted gap analysis and led a 25-member team to enhance healthcare app interoperability by 20%, meeting project milestones on schedule. Program Manager Encore Capital Group

May 2015 – April 2016

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• Migrated applications to Salesforce for 25K accounts, improving scalability and customer engagement using agile project management.

Program Manager Afilias Canada

March 2014 – April 2015

• Integrated Salesforce with backend systems, increasing data processing speeds by 40% while managing project risks and timelines.

Earlier Roles Siemens Canada, Jarden Corporation, Ainsworth Inc.

• Led complex IT transformation and PMO initiatives across multiple industries, refining project management expertise in diverse settings.

Education

• MBA Charles Sturt University, 2012

• Bachelor of Arts Charles Sturt University, 2005 Certifications

• PMP – Project Management Professional (Active since 2012)

• SAFe 6 – Scaled Agile Framework (Certified 2023)

• ITIL – Information Technology Infrastructure Library Technical Expertise

• Project Management Methodologies: PMI, Agile (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban), COBIT, ISO/IEC 20000

• Platforms: Salesforce, SAP Hybris, Microsoft Dynamics 365

• Cloud & Data: AWS, GCP, Data Warehousing, BI Dashboards

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