Project Manager Management

SAI DEEXITA MEDASANI

Location: IL Phone 872-***-**** Email: ******************@*****.*** LinkedIn SUMMARY

Results-driven Project Manager with 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams across finance and tech industries. Skilled in Agile, Scrum, JIRA, MS Project, Power BI, and Excel. Proven success in improving operational efficiency by 20–40% through automation and structured execution. Adept at stakeholder communication, remote collaboration, and audit-ready reporting.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Project Management & Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, PMO, Project Lifecycle Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement

• Project Management Tools: JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, Asana, Trello, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Gantt Charts, Roadmapping Tools

• Reporting & Documentation: Excel (pivot tables, formulas), PowerPoint, Google Sheets, Status Dashboards, Meeting Notes, Risk Logs, Resource Plans, KPI Tracking, Knowledge Base Management

• Cross-functional Coordination: Executive Communication, Committee Reporting, Product Owner Collaboration, Business

& Technical Team Liaison, Vendor Coordination, Steering Committees, Remote Team Management

• Financial & Regulatory Acumen: Budgeting & Forecasting, Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Balance Sheet Substantiation, Audit Readiness, Financial Documentation, Compliance Tracking, Liquidity Management, Capital Markets Understanding

• Survey & Community Tools: SurveyMonkey, Google Forms (logic-based), Public Outreach Coordination, Community Engagement (DEI-informed)

• Collaboration & Presentation Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canva, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Visio

• Soft Skills: Critical Thinking, Structured Communication, Autonomy, Multitasking, Time Management, Detail-Oriented, Adaptability, Growth Mindset

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager Jan 2025 – Present

Walgreens – USA

• Spearheaded the integration of automated reporting pipelines across cross-functional teams using SQL and Power BI, reducing manual effort by 40% and improving stakeholder visibility.

• Led backlog grooming, sprint planning, and stakeholder demos in Agile/Scrum environments; facilitated collaboration among developers, QA, and business units.

• Created user stories, acceptance criteria, and documentation in JIRA and Confluence, enhancing clarity and reducing rework by 25%.

• Partnered with product owners and SMEs to translate business requirements into actionable data insights and sprint deliverables.

• Conducted root cause analysis using Excel and SQL for production defects and delays, driving proactive resolution and SLA adherence.

• Delivered sprint reviews and KPIs to senior leadership using PowerPoint and Power BI, increasing transparency in milestone tracking.

• Facilitated cross-departmental workshops to align scope, timelines, and dependencies, improving cross-team velocity by 30%.

• Supported ETL validation and UAT efforts to ensure accurate data flows and system integrations for enterprise-wide initiatives.

Project Manager Jan 2020 – July 2022

Novahiretech – India

• Led end-to-end project lifecycle management for 6+ cross-functional initiatives using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, improving delivery timelines by 20%.

• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders including product owners, business units, and technical teams to align on scope, risk, and delivery schedules.

• Created and maintained project artifacts including risk registers, meeting notes, resource plans, and KPI dashboards using JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet.

• Facilitated weekly sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups, increasing team velocity by 15% through effective Scrum practices.

• Managed project budgets of up to $300K, including forecasting, reconciliation, and audit-ready financial documentation aligned with corporate standards.

• Streamlined status reporting by introducing automated Excel dashboards with pivot tables and formulas, reducing manual tracking time by 40%.

• Supported PMO with project prioritization, executive reporting, and steering committee presentations using PowerPoint and roadmapping tools.

EDUCATION

• Master of Science in Information Studies Trine University December 2024

• Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science (JNTUH) September 2021

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