Certified Scrum Master - Senior Project Manager - SAFe Expert

Uzma Mahveen

Hamilton, ON, Canada Senior Project Manager

Professional Summary

Senior Project Manager and Certified Scrum Master with 15+ years of experience in IT, engineering, and banking sectors. Proven expertise in Agile/SAFe delivery, project controls, and risk management. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, managing enterprise-wide technology initiatives, and delivering projects on-time and within budget. Adept at stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and implementing repeatable processes to drive operational excellence.

Core Skills

Agile & SAFe Methodologies (Scrum, PI Planning, ART facilitation)

Project Controls & Scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project)

Risk Management & Change Control

Test Planning & Execution (ALM, ServiceNow, Azure DevOps)

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Data Analytics, Metrics Creation, Budget Modeling

Strong Communication & Leadership Skills

Professional Experience

Project Manager – HVAC Group Hamilton, ON 2024–2025

Directed multiple IT and engineering projects, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

Facilitated Agile ceremonies including sprint demos, retrospectives, and release planning.

Developed test plans and tracked execution across teams, escalating risks and impediments.

Coordinated vendor relationships and managed client communications for project success.

Scrum Master II – CIBC Toronto, ON 2021–2024

Supported enterprise-wide Agile transformation, coaching teams in SAFe practices.

Facilitated ART-level ceremonies and managed dependencies across multiple release trains.

Delivered projects following SAFe methodology, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

Reported project status to leadership and managed stakeholder expectations. Project Manager – Masters Group / EFI Concepts Toronto, ON 2018–2021

Led SAP SD implementations, including configuration, testing, and post-go-live support.

Prepared functional specifications and coordinated ABAP development for enhancements.

Managed risk, scope, and budget adjustments using verification techniques.

Conducted demos for business stakeholders to showcase project deliverables. Project Manager – Energy International Corporation UAE 2000–2017

Oversaw large-scale engineering and IT projects across HVAC and infrastructure sectors.

Developed comprehensive project documentation, spreadsheets, and process maps.

Directed cross-functional teams and delegated tasks based on strengths and expertise.

Delivered projects on-time, meeting budgetary objectives and client requirements. Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diplomas: Quality Control Management, ISO 9000, Business Management

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

PMP Certification (in progress)

SAFe 5 RTE Certification (preferred, pursuing)

P.Eng. Application in Progress

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