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Project Manager

Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Posted:
June 19, 2025

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Krishna Mohan Yellumahanthi

480-***-**** • *********@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/krishna-mohan-yellumahanthi

Summary

•Dynamic and results-driven Technical/Project Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering high-impact programs across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, AI/ML, and construction sectors, managing portfolios with globally distributed, cross-functional teams.

•Spearheaded development of AI-enabled membership and subscription platforms, integrating MLOps pipelines, GPT-4-based RAG chatbots, churn prediction models, and executive Tableau dashboards—achieving over 60% reduction in manual customer support effort.

•Executed onboarding optimization at Honeywell using Mini-Batch K-Means clustering and supervised ML models, analyzing 15M+ records to auto-assign new hires into optimal software groups, Boosting onboarding efficiency.

•Delivered a Smart Campus Management System for 40,000+ users at Arizona State University, overseeing AWS-based infrastructure, Agile delivery, stakeholder engagement, secure access control, and risk mitigation via GuardDuty, IAM, and WAF.

•Directed program and PMO functions to implement real-time supply chain visibility dashboards using Power BI, reducing lead times by 18% and establishing strong governance across procurement, logistics, and vendor performance.

•Led an enterprise-scale Epic EHR transformation across 80+ U.S. hospitals post-merger, managing HL7/FHIR interface development, HIPAA/HITRUST compliance, UAT, stakeholder training, and analytics enablement via Power BI, Snowflake, and SQL.

•Drove core banking modernization using Temenos (Transact & Infinity) hosted on Azure Cloud, leading Agile delivery, API integrations, GDPR/PSD2 compliance, data migration, and multi-stakeholder governance.

•Managed full-scale SAP integration projects (MM, SD, HR, PM, FICO), aligning systems with enterprise operations to streamline payroll, asset tracking, procurement, and HR functions.

•Delivered complex engineering and infrastructure projects, including a 1,484.5M thermal power plant and NDCT/chimney builds, managing execution, QA/QC, grid integration, OSHA-compliant safety, and SCADA commissioning.

•PMP-aligned leader with a 4.0/4.0 GPA in MS-Information Technology and dual master’s background (MBA), offering deep hands-on expertise in Jira, SAP, Power BI, Tableau, Python, AWS, and a track record of volunteer leadership with PMI and the American Red Cross.

Technical Skills

•Project & Product Management: Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP, Lean), Waterfall, EVM, Risk & Change Management, Budgeting, Process Improvement, Governance, Stakeholder & Vendor Management, Cross-functional Leadership, QA & Compliance.

•Data Analytics & BI: SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, Excel, Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn), ETL, Data Governance, KPI Dashboards, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making.

•AI/ML & Cognitive Tech: RAG, LLMs, AI Chatbots, MLflow, Model Deployment, Hyperparameter Tuning, Cloud ML Pipelines, AI-Driven Insights.

•Supply Chain & Compliance: SAP (MM, SD, S/4HANA), Salesforce, Order & Logistics Management, Procurement, Contracting, RFPs, Regulatory (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA), SLA & Risk Management.

•Construction & Engineering: Primavera P6, MS Project, Cost & Resource Planning, QA/QC, HSE (OSHA, ISO 45001), Site Execution, Structural Interpretation, Vendor/Subcontractor Coordination.

•Tech Stack & Tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, SharePoint, SAP Solution Manager, AWS (EC2, HealthLake), GCP, PowerApps, AppSheet, Collibra, Fiori.

•Manufacturing Systems: Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, OEE, RCA, FMEA, ISO 9001, GMP, Cycle Time Reduction, MRP, Commissioning, Production Scheduling, Safety Standards.

•Civil & Structural: RCC, Slip/Climbing Formwork, Reinforcement, Post-Tensioning, Chimneys, Laser/Total Station Use, High-Rise Construction, Environmental & Safety Compliance.

•Membership & Subscription Systems: Workflow & Plan Design, Payment Integration (Stripe, PayPal), SaaS Models, Billing, Churn Analysis, UAT, SOPs, RBAC, Subscription Analytics & KPIs.

Professional Experience

MyTM Jan 2025 – Present

Technical Project Manager – AI Enabled membership and subscription management system

•Led end-to-end project delivery of an AI-powered membership and subscription system using MERN stack and DynamoDB, ensuring secure, scalable architecture aligned with business goals.

•Directed cross-functional Agile teams, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming to maintain velocity and align deliverables with stakeholder expectations.

•Collaborated with data science teams to manage the AI/ML lifecycle—including data ingestion, model experimentation, versioning, CI/CD deployment, and post-deployment monitoring.

•Orchestrated MLOps workflows (AWS) to integrate ML models into production, enabling real-time churn prediction, user segmentation, and personalized subscription offers.

•Designed and deployed a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbot using LLMs (GPT-4), reducing manual resolution time by over 60% through intelligent automation of customer support.

•Defined AI/ML pipeline governance with A/B testing, model fairness auditing, and data compliance processes to ensure ethical AI deployment and regulatory adherence.

•Created Tableau executive dashboards visualizing churn risk, subscription KPIs, and model performance, enabling data-driven decisions by leadership.

•Managed user story development and documentation in Jira, translating high-level business requirements into technical tasks and acceptance criteria to guide the dev team.

•Oversaw UAT, regression testing, and RBAC implementation, ensuring smooth integration of AI features into billing, onboarding, and access control modules.

•Led multi-region virtual teams, conducting risk assessments, resource leveling, and schedule management to deliver project milestones on time and within scope.

Arizona State University Aug 2024 – Dec 2024

Technical Project Manager – Optimizing New Hire Onboarding

•Led a data-driven initiative to optimize application installations for new hires at Honeywell using machine learning techniques.

•Analyzed 15.6M+ software installation records and 125K+ user profiles to uncover patterns in application usage.

•Performed comprehensive data cleaning, removing redundant entries and filtering out infrequent applications to prepare a high-quality dataset of 1.02M records for analysis.

•Applied Mini-Batch K-Means clustering to segment users into 65 specialized groups based on application usage behavior.

•Identified key user clusters such as Database Administration, Graphic Design, Collaboration Tools, and Process Engineering to guide targeted software deployment.

•Developed and validated a classification model to automatically assign new hires to appropriate user groups based on profile attributes.

•Visualized clustering outcomes using Tableau, revealing clear and actionable patterns in user behavior that support business decisions.

•Demonstrated that clustering-based groupings were more consistent and insightful than traditional SBU-based user classifications.

•Utilized tools and technologies including Python (Jupyter Notebook), Tableau, and Excel for data analysis, modeling, and reporting.

•Delivered operational efficiencies by enabling “ready-to-go” application installations, reducing onboarding time and improving IT support workflows.

Arizona State University Jan 2023 – Jul 2024

Project Manager – Smart Campus Management System

•Led cross-functional teams of developers, analysts, and designers in delivering the Smart Campus Management System (SCMS) to enhance digital services for over 40,000 students.

•Defined project scope and objectives aligned with student government goals, integrating modules for admissions, asset tracking, e-commerce, and academic analytics across all the 4 campuses in Arizona.

•Created a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and managed deliverables across five key modules using Agile methodology and Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives).

•Managed stakeholder engagement by coordinating weekly status updates and demos with student representatives, IT staff, and faculty advisors to gather requirements and validate progress.

•Developed and maintained the project schedule using Gantt charts and milestone tracking, ensuring on-time delivery across all project phases—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

•Oversaw cloud infrastructure deployment using AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront) and ensured adherence to performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency goals.

•Implemented a secure authentication and access control system using Amazon Cognito and IAM roles, mitigating risks and complying with student data privacy requirements.

•Directed quality assurance and risk management efforts by integrating AWS GuardDuty, WAF, and CloudWatch for continuous monitoring and threat detection.

•Delivered data visualization tools using Python and Tableau to support data-driven decisions in student admissions and academic performance tracking.

•Closed the project with formal acceptance, knowledge transfer sessions, and documentation handoff, ensuring sustainability and future enhancements under student IT leadership.

Larsen & Toubro Limited Jan 2022 – Dec 2022

Program Manager / PMO

•Directed multiple high-value IDCT programs ( 6,000M+), integrating supply chain optimization into program strategy by aligning procurement, logistics, and inventory controls with project timelines.

•Established a temporary PMO structure to standardize project governance, enforce supply chain compliance, and ensure synchronized planning across engineering, procurement, and contracting teams.

•Spearheaded the rollout of unified dashboards (Power BI, MicroStrategy) to monitor material flow, vendor performance, and critical-path dependencies in real time, improving forecasting accuracy and decision-making.

•Collaborated with procurement and logistics teams to streamline vendor onboarding, reduce material lead times by 18%, and negotiate bulk purchasing strategies for cost efficiency across projects.

• Acted as the single point of contact for executive stakeholders, synthesizing cross-project updates, managing supply chain risks, and ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and regulatory standards.

Larsen & Toubro Limited Jan 2020 – Dec 2021

Project Manager – Healthcare, EPIC EHR Transformation Project

•Managed the full lifecycle of Epic EHR transformation across 80+ hospitals in 21 U.S. states post-merger, replacing legacy systems (Cerner, Meditech, homegrown EHRs) and integrating clinical, operational, and IT workflows.

•Directed Agile and hybrid delivery models across cross-functional Scrum teams, coordinating multiple parallel workstreams with regional deployment milestones, executive governance, and clinical oversight.

•Oversaw development and testing of HL7 and FHIR interfaces for seamless integration with PACS, LIS, RIS, eMAR, pharmacy, and ADT systems, ensuring interoperability and continuity of care.

•Delivered secure cloud deployments via Epic-hosted and Microsoft Azure environments; ensured compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, CCPA, and HITRUST through IAM policies, access audits, and risk reviews.

•Defined and executed project governance, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement frameworks aligned with CMS interoperability mandates and state-specific Medicaid billing requirements.

•Spearheaded UAT, regression testing, and defect triage; integrated reporting via Jira and ServiceNow; managed hypercare support for each go-live (30–60 days).

•Facilitated 25+ stakeholder workshops across clinical, legal, compliance, and IT domains; led enterprise change management strategy including super user onboarding, 500+ role-based training sessions across 80+ hospitals, and 60-day post-go-live hypercare support to ensure smooth adoption.

•Collaborated with data engineers and BI analysts to develop KPI dashboards and population health analytics using SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and Snowflake; automated reporting via Python-based pipelines.

•Oversaw vendor selection and contract execution with Epic, Redox, and middleware partners; managed RFP evaluations, SLA enforcement, and change orders for timely delivery.

•Mentored junior project managers and business analysts in Agile/Scrum, Jira, and Confluence, promoting cross-team alignment across time zones and phased deployment geographies.

Larsen & Toubro Limited Jan 2018 – Dec 2019

Project Manager – Digital Banking Transformation Project

•Led end-to-end delivery of a core banking modernization program using Temenos Transact and Infinity, hosted on Microsoft Azure, aligned with GDPR and PSD2 compliance.

•Directed cross-functional teams of 25+ across BA, QA, DevOps, Data, and Security functions in an Agile-Scrum environment to deliver modules like Loan Origination, Payments, and Customer Onboarding.

•Oversaw REST API integrations with third-party systems for KYC, credit scoring, and regulatory reporting, ensuring secure and scalable connections under PSD2 guidelines.

•Managed data migration streams from legacy systems to Azure-based data lakes using Temenos ETL tools, validating data quality, reconciliation, and lineage.

•Partnered with InfoSec and Legal teams to implement ISO 27001 and GDPR-compliant policies, including role-based access control, audit trail logging, and data retention governance.

•Facilitated sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release tracking in Jira and Confluence, maintaining strong alignment between development velocity and regulatory deadlines.

•Tracked SOX-related controls for system access, change management, and audit readiness, delivering compliance metrics through executive dashboards in Power BI.

•Reviewed and rationalized privileged access roles with IAM and Cybersecurity teams to align with internal audit findings and strengthen information security posture.

•Chaired steering committee updates and coordinated delivery milestones with client stakeholders, delivery leads, and LTI leadership, maintaining high transparency and stakeholder satisfaction.

•Mitigated project risks and delivery delays through structured RAID log reviews, change control boards, and proactive stakeholder communication.

Larsen & Toubro Limited Jan 2015 – Dec 2017

Project Manager – Supply Chain Systems Integration (EIP to SAP)

•Project Charter & Scope Definition: Defined the scope for SAP implementation, including modules like MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales & Distribution), FICO (Financial Accounting & Controlling), PS (Project System), and PM (Plant Maintenance). Aligned project objectives with L&T Power’s asset lifecycle management, procurement efficiency, and project cost control strategies.

•Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Engaged with cross-functional stakeholders across finance, procurement, and plant operations to gather business requirements and ensure smooth integration of SAP modules with legacy systems, ensuring alignment with overall project deliverables and business processes.

•Resource & Team Management: Led a multi-disciplinary team of SAP functional consultants, ABAP developers, basis administrators, and business analysts to configure, test, and deploy modules like SAP PS, PM, MM, and FICO, ensuring seamless inter-module data flow and operational continuity.

•Risk Management & Mitigation: Used SAP Solution Manager to proactively identify and mitigate risks during data migration, custom developments, and system integration phases. Implemented controls for master data consistency and budget overrun prevention in SAP PS and FICO.

•Project Scheduling & Milestone Management: Developed and tracked the project plan using Microsoft Project and SAP PS, managing milestones related to WBS creation, network activity planning, cost allocation, plant maintenance integration, and material master synchronization.

•Scope Control & Change Management: Managed scope and custom enhancements through ChaRM (Change Request Management) in SAP Solution Manager, including modifications in purchase requisition automation, project budget approvals, and maintenance work order flows.

•Testing & Quality Assurance Oversight: Oversaw Unit Testing, Integration Testing (with IDOCs, BAPIs), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for SAP MM, FICO, PS, and PM modules, validating processes such as vendor invoice posting, asset settlement, and preventive maintenance planning.

•Training & User Adoption: Conducted comprehensive end-user training on SAP PS, PM, and MM functionalities, including WBS navigation, maintenance order creation, and procurement cycle execution, using SAP Enable Now and simulation-based training materials.

•Go-Live & Hypercare Management: Led the cutover planning and execution, ensuring smooth transition from EIP/legacy systems to SAP ERP. Coordinated data load validation, interface checks, and user support during hypercare, focusing on critical modules like MM, FICO, and PM.

•Post-Go-Live Support & Continuous Improvement: Managed Application Maintenance Support (AMS) for post-implementation issues, leveraging SAP BusinessObjects for analytics, monitoring cost performance in SAP PS, and identifying optimization opportunities in procurement and maintenance operations.

Larsen & Toubro Limited Jan 2013 – Dec 2014

Project Manager – Power Plant Construction

•Led the end-to-end lifecycle of a Rs.1484.5M thermal power plant construction project, ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual, and technical standards.

•Directed multidisciplinary teams of 40+ engineers, contractors, and EPC vendors, overseeing complex mechanical, civil, C&I, and electrical scopes under aggressive timelines.

•Developed and maintained detailed project execution plans (PEP), WBS, resource-loaded schedules, and cost forecasts using MS Project to ensure effective project tracking and control.

•Managed procurement and contract administration for critical equipment such as gearboxes, axial fans, shafts, PVC fills, drift eliminators, and FRP stacks, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with quality standards.

•Enforced rigorous HSE standards aligned with OSHA/ISO 45001, achieving 3+ million safe man-hours without any Lost Time Injuries (LTIs).

•Directed site mobilization, civil foundations, structural erection, and MEP works, ensuring all phases met engineering specifications and QA/QC benchmarks.

•Coordinated technical interfaces between OEMs, engineering consultants, and site execution teams, resolving design conflicts and field modifications in real-time.

•Managed construction progress reviews, risk assessments, and stakeholder reporting through earned value management (EVM), KPIs, and critical path tracking.

•Oversaw testing, balancing, and commissioning of IDCT systems, including gearboxes, axial fans, drift eliminators, PVC fills, and FRP structures, ensuring performance met thermal design specifications and client requirements.

•Facilitated handover to O&M teams with comprehensive documentation, punch-list closures, and performance guarantee testing, ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities and client expectations.

Larsen & Toubro Limited Mar 2011 – Dec 2012

Project Manager – Manufacturing & Production

•Initiated and executed modular fabrication and offshore platform production, ensuring the successful delivery of project objectives within defined scope, schedule, and cost baselines while adhering to ISO and GMP standards.

•Led cross-functional project teams (engineering, procurement, quality, and maintenance) in the execution of Lean and Six Sigma principles, contributing to a 11% reduction in waste and a 6% improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), aligning with quality management and process improvement objectives.

•Developed and maintained project schedules using Microsoft Project (MSP), applying Critical Path Method (CPM) for schedule management, ensuring milestones were achieved and that project delivery deadlines were met.

•Created and managed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and production planning (MPS, MRP), ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and operational requirements, and capacity planning for modular fabrication operations.

•Directed quality management processes, utilizing FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to identify and resolve production inefficiencies, leading to a 30% reduction in rework and improved production yield.

•Managed the procurement lifecycle from vendor selection to contract negotiation, effectively mitigating supply chain risks, reducing procurement costs, and ensuring the timely delivery of critical materials for fabrication.

•Oversaw the installation and commissioning of automated production machinery, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, GMP, and OSHA standards through structured QA/QC plans and adherence to safety management protocols.

•Identified and managed project risks through proactive risk management processes, conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts on project objectives.

•Led performance monitoring and reporting, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost variance (CV), schedule variance (SV), and earned value (EV), and providing regular updates to senior leadership on project progress.

•Managed a cross-site project portfolio, overseeing the implementation of capacity expansion and manufacturing optimization projects in alignment with corporate strategic objectives.

•Facilitated internal and external audits to ensure regulatory compliance, developed and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions, and ensured documentation adherence to ISO and internal quality systems.

•Collaborated with procurement and finance teams to implement spend analytics dashboards, driving a 12% reduction in indirect procurement costs through data-driven decision-making and cost-saving strategies.

Anjaneya Alloys Limited Nov 2009 – Mar 2011

Asst Manager (Projects) – Ferro Alloys Limited.

•Spearheaded end-to-end project execution of a ferro alloys plant construction project, including FeMn, SiMn, and FeCr production lines, ensuring alignment with metallurgical process requirements and industrial safety standards.

•Developed and maintained detailed project schedules using MS Project, ensuring coordination of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and refractory installation activities.

•Led cross-functional teams of 20+ engineers, supervisors and contractors to achieve time-bound milestones across earthwork, piling, foundation, and superstructure phases.

•Directed procurement planning and vendor management for long-lead items such as submerged arc furnaces, transformers, pollution control systems, and material handling equipment.

•Monitored and controlled project budget, optimizing resource allocation, mitigating cost overruns, and ensuring delivery within financial constraints.

•Ensured strict adherence to HSE compliance, executing HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) and JSA (Job Safety Analysis), enforcing a zero-incident culture, and implementing site safety audits aligned with OHSAS 18001 standards.

•Reviewed and approved engineering drawings, MTOs (Material Take-Offs), and BOQs (Bill of Quantities) for structural steel, process piping, EOT cranes, and high-voltage substations in collaboration with design consultants.

•Facilitated interface management among stakeholders – EPC contractors, OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), consultants, and client teams – resolving design conflicts and aligning on execution strategies.

•Implemented rigorous QA/QC procedures including ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans), WPS/PQR qualifications (Welding Procedure Specification/Procedure Qualification Record), NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) checks, and hydrotesting for critical weld joints and pressure systems.

•Prepared and presented progress reports (daily, weekly, and monthly), delay analysis, and recovery plans to senior leadership, ensuring full project transparency and accountability.

•Oversaw commissioning readiness including dry & wet trials, cold commissioning of auxiliary systems, and supported hot commissioning of furnaces with process experts.

•Contributed to the development and optimization of resource management plans through active participation in team discussions and planning sessions.

•Tracked project progress against milestones, anticipating variances, and worked with Asset PMs and Clinical Operations to conduct critical path analysis and suggest mitigation strategies.

•Developed and executed supply base optimization strategy for critical process equipment vendors, achieving 8% spend reduction while enhancing internal stakeholder satisfaction and risk control.

Gammon India Limited Nov 2008 – Nov 2009

Project Engineer – Chimney & NDCT Construction Project

•Supervised all phases of NDCT and RCC chimney construction, including excavation, formwork / shuttering, reinforcement, concreting, and post-tensioning, ensuring strict adherence to project scope, quality standards, and environmental requirements.

•Interpreted complex structural and civil drawings (GFC plans) and resolved site-level discrepancies in real-time, coordinating with design teams to align construction with engineering specifications.

•Executed precision alignment and verticality checks for chimney shell segments using total station and laser levels, maintaining construction tolerances within permissible limits and adhering to quality standards.

•Managed slip form & jump form systems for continuous concrete placement on chimney & cooling towers, optimizing cycle time and minimizing cold joints, contributing to cost and schedule control.

•Coordinated with vendors and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and quality assurance of materials (e.g., refractory linings, flue can liners, formwork systems), monitoring procurement and logistics.

•Implemented quality control procedures, including slump tests, cube tests, and rebar inspection, in compliance with IS/IRC standards and client specifications, ensuring QA/QC compliance.

•Oversaw installation of mechanical and structural components such as aviation lighting, flue gas ducts, and access ladders, ensuring compliance with EHS standards and project safety protocols.

•Maintained and monitored DPRs, BOQs, bar bending schedules (BBS), and progress tracking reports, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

•Liaised with client representatives, consultants, and third-party inspection agencies to conduct joint inspections, secure clearances, and ensure compliance documentation.

•Led safety protocols including work-at-height, confined space entry, and heavy lifting operations, conducting regular toolbox talks and safety drills to ensure risk mitigation and team safety compliance

Education

•Master of Science - Information Technology - Arizona State University, AZ, USA - 4.0/4.0 GPA

•Master of Business Administration (H.R.M) - Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AP, India

•Bachelor of Technology – Civil Engineering - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, AP, India

Volunteer

Nominations Committee Member - AZ Phoenix Chapter, Project Management Institute (PMI) Apr 2025 – Present

NHQ - Finance - Supply Management Thought Leader, American Red Cross May 2025 – Present



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