Project Manager - AI, Automation, Lean Six Sigma Expert

Subhash Pokhriyal, PMP®, PSM-I

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Results-driven Project Manager (PMP®, PSM-I) with 6+ years of experience delivering technology, AI agent, and automation projects. Skilled in boosting efficiency, streamlining processes, and driving predictable delivery using Agile, and Lean Six Sigma. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, managing vendors and budgets, and supporting data-driven decisions through KPI dashboards. EXPERIENCE

Career Break

Relocation & Employment Authorization Sep 2024 – Present

● Relocated and obtained work authorization.

● Engaged in social work, professional networking, and relevant online education. Project Manager

Prepladder Limited Jun 2022 – Sep 2024

● Led IT and business transformation projects across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid frameworks, overseeing the full lifecycle from initiation to delivery.

● Defined scope, WBS, milestones, and risk plans; improved project predictability by 22% through sprint optimization and backlog refinement.

● Designed AI-powered KPI dashboards in Power BI and Tableau, enabling real-time performance monitoring and predictive analytics for executive decision-making.

● Directed vendor contracts and third-party integrations, ensuring deliverables met scope and compliance requirements.

● Facilitated sprint ceremonies, roadmap planning, and cross-team collaboration via Jira & Confluence. Assistant Project Manager

VS&V Communication Dec 2021 – May 2022

● Created project charters, business cases, and KPI frameworks in collaboration with stakeholders.

● Coordinated cross-department activities for infrastructure and technical deployments.

● Managed budgets, vendor deliverables, and compliance tracking to ensure on-time and quality delivery. Project Implementation Coordinator

British Telecom Aug 2021 – Nov 2021

● Delivered advanced technology-driven solutions across 5+ business units through cross-functional collaboration.

● Managed $1.5M+ budgets, risk registers, vendor contracts, and escalations.

● Supported release planning, operational handovers, and feature prioritization aligned to product roadmaps.

● Developed metrics and outcome reports for leadership, driving process improvements. Executive- Project Delivery and Compliance

B. Braun Group (Ahlcon Parenterals India Ltd) Mar 2018 – Jul 2021

● Implemented enterprise-wide eBPMS and Integrated Management System (IMS) as part of a compliance improvement program, reducing audit cycle time by 40% and strengthening regulatory adherence.

● Directed Lean Six Sigma process improvement initiatives, enhancing key performance indicators (KPIs), reducing waste, and increasing manufacturing efficiency.

● Executed comprehensive risk assessments, financial impact analyses, and cost-benefit evaluations to support project prioritization and strategic decision-making.

● Facilitated Kaizen workshops, optimizing processes and delivering cost savings. KEY PROJECTS

Smart Library

● Directed $1.2M nationwide deployment of a proprietary e-learning platform to 600+ colleges; integrated gamification, analytics, and reward systems to improve engagement and retention.

● Oversaw vendor partnerships, phased implementation, and training programs, ensuring seamless adoption and maintaining user ratings above 4.0/5.

Integrated Management System Implementation

● Supported transition from paper-based to a centralized online document management system, collaborating with IT teams, vendors, and 5+ stakeholder groups.

● Migrated 100,000+ documents, improved retrieval speed by 40%, and achieved full compliance within 3 months.

eBPMS Implementation

● Led enterprise-wide eBPMS software implementation, coordinating 8+ stakeholder groups; centralized reporting and reduced downtime by 15%.

RAG Support & Booking Assistant

● Developed a RAG-based AI customer support and booking assistant that retrieves information from a knowledge base to answer queries, automate bookings, and escalate requests to human support using automated workflows.

EDUCATION

● Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering — NITTTR.

● Postgraduate Program in Executive General Management — IIM Trichy.

● Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical and Automation — GGSIPU. SKILLS

Product & Program Management: Expert in agentic AI-enhanced product lifecycle management Agile/SAFe Delivery Sprint Planning Backlog Grooming PI Planning Release Management Stakeholder Engagement Cross-functional Leadership Vendor Management Budget Forecasting Risk Mitigation Roadmap Execution Project Governance Resource Allocation Change Management KPI Dashboards Project & Agile Tools: Jira Confluence Notion Trello Google Sheets Microsoft Project Smartsheet User Story Mapping RACI Matrices Power BI Tableau Google Data Studio. Soft Skills & Leadership: Strategic Thinking Analytical Mindset Problem-Solving with agentic AI tools Stakeholder Communication Team Mentoring Adaptability Emotional Intelligence Time Management Decision-Making Conflict Resolution Collaboration Across Distributed Teams Presentation & Reporting. Professional Certifications

● Project Management Professional (PMP®)

● Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM-I)

● Google Project Management

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