Project Management Manager

Suvarna (Su) Ghaisas

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Summary

Experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in managing large-scale, complex projects across various industries, including technology and business consulting. Expert in project scope development, risk analysis, and resource management, with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. Adept at using standard project management methodologies and tools to drive successful project delivery. Eager to leverage proven leadership skills and project management expertise at VSP Vision to enhance vision and health solutions. Skills

Core Competencies

• Project Management: Project Planning, Project Scheduling, Scope Development, Resource Management, Budget Management, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, SDLC, Waterfall, Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Scaled Agile Framework.

• Agile Leadership: Agile Coaching, Scrum Ceremonies, Sprint Planning & Reviews, Continuous Improvement, JIRA Management.

• Business & Operations: Strategic Partnering, Operational Excellence, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, People Management, Interpersonal Skills.

Technical Skills

• Project Management Software: MS Project, Trello, GSuite, MS Office Suite.

• Quality Assurance: Test Case Development, QA Matrix, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Automation Initiatives, Software Release Management.

Industry & Domain Knowledge

• Fleet Solutions

• Medical Devices

• Energy

• Content Management

• Education

Work Experience

Merchants Fleet Jul 2022 - Feb 2024

Sr. Agile Project Manager Remote

• Led and managed user interface (UI) redesign and technology modernization efforts with zero downtime to optimize workflows and increase project efficiency.

• Identified and addressed potential risks proactively using a risk assessment matrix to ensure project goals and budgets were met successfully, delivering nearly $500k in projects.

• Built and guided cross-functional project teams by establishing clear communication channels to promote alignment and transparency with all stakeholders, ensuring expectations were managed effectively.

• Mentored a project team in adopting and maximizing the potential of Agile methodologies, leading all Scrum ceremonies for continuous team improvement.

• Communicated effectively with executive leadership to gain buy-in, articulate objectives, and deliver status updates, thus ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and engagement.

• Practiced PMO governance standards the team.

• Mentored junior project managers on PMO best practices, improving overall team performance. General Fluidics Nov 2021 - May 2022

Project Manager & Agile Lead Waltham, MA

• Spearheaded multiple high-budget projects nearing $1M, employing robust project management strategies to achieve on-time delivery and meet the outlined business objectives.

• Engaged stakeholders and product owners to create detailed project plans, translating objectives into actionable steps and yielding a 15% reduction in time-to-market.

• Evaluated and selected suitable Agile methodologies for dynamic project requirements to ensure project flexibility and adaptability.

• Conducted regular scrum ceremonies like sprint planning and sprint reviews for efficient resource allocation and task management.

• Led and inspired a multidisciplinary project team, creating a culture of continuous improvement through strategic mentoring and training sessions.

Isamsuv Consulting May 2018 - Oct 2021

Project Manager/Scrum Master Remote

• Worked with clients such as SVPM, Crowd Doing, School Groups, and App to Succeed on projects, focusing on customer needs.

• Assured team of 10 adhered to Scrum ceremonies as well as facilitated daily standups for the remote team.

• Developed positive relationships among the team and business stakeholders while creating a productive work environment.

• Successfully orchestrated and oversaw project operations and resource allocation across diverse time zones with budgets of $X-X

• Engaged with team leads to track project milestones and implemented timely adjustments to meet deadlines 100% of the time.

• Fostered an agile mindset within the organization by conducting comprehensive training sessions for the team and stakeholders.

• Created a structured plan outlining the phases of Agile implementation, including timelines, key milestones, and success criteria.

• Reviewed and updated JIRA dashboard to reflect the latest project information, ensuring accuracy and relevance for 10 teammates.

• Maintained sprint status reports to visualize progress, identify trends, and enable data-driven decision-making. Lime Energy Jun 2013 - Aug 2016

Software QA Project Manager Boston, MA

• Oversaw multiple quality assurance (QA) projects with budgets of close to $100k, driving efficiency and ensuring timely delivery.

• Developed comprehensive project plans, defining clear schedules, milestones, and daily team meetings to maintain momentum, identify roadblocks, and facilitate timely resolution of issues.

• Led 8 diverse product lines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on QA objectives, establish testing strategies, and ensure seamless integration of quality processes throughout the development lifecycle.

• Created a QA matrix to identify test cases and track progress against quality goals, ensuring comprehensive testing and risk mitigation.

• Spearheaded automation initiatives to achieve 100% 24/7 automation within 6 months, improving overall software quality.

• Oversaw User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes, working closely with 8 stakeholders to gather feedback, address user concerns, and ensure the product met or exceeded expectations before release.

• Successfully streamlined, coordinated, and executed software releases, resulting in a 25% reduction in release cycle time and a 50% decrease in critical hotfix response time, significantly improving product stability and customer satisfaction. Education

Brandeis University

Master of Science, Bioinformatics

Mumbai University

Bachelor of Science, Instrumentation Engineering

Certifications

• CSPO

• ICP-ACC

• ICP-ATF

• SSM

• PMP

• A-CSM

• PSM I

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