Project Manager/ Business Manager

Anusha Devassy

Richmond, TX ***************@*****.*** 281-***-**** LinkedIn Profile

Summary

Strategic and detail-oriented Business Manager with 12+ years of experience driving enterprise project execution, financial oversight, and operational excellence across technology, aerospace, healthcare, and finance. Skilled in leading cross-functional initiatives, managing vendor contracts, and aligning business strategies with corporate goals. Known for blending emotional intelligence with business acumen to build strong stakeholder relationships, foster collaboration, and lead high-performing teams. Adept in due diligence, Agile methodologies, BPM, and structured governance to maximize project outcomes and business impact.

Experience

Spotgigs LLC, Project Manager June 2024 – Present

Developed and managed project plans, budgets, and timelines to ensure optimal resource allocation aligned with business goals.

Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project health, address variances proactively, and drive timely, consistent delivery across workstreams.

Identified and mitigated risks early to support seamless execution and minimize disruptions.

Led contract negotiations and served as the main liaison across clients, vendors, and internal teams—aligning efforts with strategic objectives.

Maintained clear, ongoing communication to manage dependencies, align expectations, and uphold quality standards across all deliverables.

Axiom Space, Houston, TX, IT Business Manager June 2021 – June 2024

Directed full IT project lifecycles, aligning execution with strategic business goals and corporate initiatives.

Led Agile project delivery and workflow optimization using JIRA and Confluence.

Applied Business Process Management to redesign critical workflows, improving operational efficiency.

Acted as a strategic liaison between IT, finance, and procurement to drive digital transformation initiatives.

I led the implementation of an enterprise application platform at Axiom to support digital transformation efforts.

Designed and implemented KPI frameworks to track project performance, measure transformation impact, and support data-driven decision-making across key initiatives.

Empyrean Benefits, Houston, TX, Business Systems Analyst Sep 2019 – Feb 2021

Spearheaded Agile project management for healthcare technology initiatives with cross-disciplinary teams.

Conducted gap and SWOT analyses to define project scope, align with stakeholder priorities, and implement business solutions.

Partnered with internal finance teams to validate data integrity and track performance metrics.

Designed BI dashboards that accelerated stakeholder reporting and decision-making.

Reduced project turnaround time by 25% through process redesign and collaboration.

WCGTX, Inc., Houston, TX, Business Analyst Lead Consultant Nov 2018 – Sept 2019

Led strategic procurement and healthcare IT initiatives, coordinating product development and partner engagement.

Managed procurement lifecycle, from requirements gathering to invoice and PO processing.

Participated in vendor contract negotiations and helped define implementation roadmaps for new systems.

Delivered a modular procurement dashboard that improved tracking and transparency.

Realized $200K+ in cost savings through optimized vendor agreements and budget alignment.

Business Analyst – Standard Chartered Bank, Dubai (Nov 2011 – Aug 2013)

Product Analyst – Modern Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd, Dubai (Aug 2010 – Nov 2011)

Business Analyst – World Index Investment, Dubai (June 2009 – July 2010)

Software Test Engineer – Nest Information Technologies, India (Aug 2008 – May 2009)

Education

Bachelor of Engineering – Electronics & Communication

Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering & Technology, India

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – #001393663

IT Project Budget & Cost Management

IT Asset Management (ITAM)

Hardware Asset Management (HAM)

SKILLS & TOOLS

Strategic Project & Program Management • KPI Design & Performance Tracking • Acquisition & Partnership Evaluation • Financial Operations & Budget Oversight • Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Vendor & Contract Management • Agile (Scrum), JIRA & Confluence • Risk Assessment & Compliance • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication • Digital Transformation & Process Optimization • Microsoft Office Suite Asana ServiceNow ITAM Monday.com

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