Parandeep Singh

Parandeep Singh, PMP

** ******* ****, ***** *********, NJ 08902 Ph: 917-***-**** E-mail: *********.*@*****.***

SUMMARY:

Extensive knowledge in Managing projects which support Organization Strategic goals and objectives. Widespread experience in managing enterprise IT project life cycle through all phases. In-depth knowledge and experience in cost management, time management, risk management, and integration management. Proven able to function efficiently as a team player as well as working independently to achieve defined Enterprise objectives.

SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/2000, XP, Vista

Software/Systems: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio, Auto-Cad, Planview, calligo, Sharepoint and Photoshop

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional, PMP

EXPERIENCE:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Newark, NJ June 2011 – Present

Project Manager I

• Managed multiple Projects from Initiation through Executing with 100% acceptance from Customer

• Delivered Medical Cost Reduction project with an annual ROI of 9 Million

• Created project proposals for Project Management Office and Business Stakeholders

• Managed system integrated testing performed by offshore Vendor

• Obtained and managed resources within a Matrix Organization model

• Controlled/Monitored Cost and Schedule Variances to control Changes to project baseline

• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents

• Identified and managed project dependencies and critical path

• Reviewed Project and Budget Status for Mandate program and communicated to Senior Management

• Projected budgets for Data Elicitation for upcoming projects coming down the pipeline

• Developed and delivered progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations to senior management

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Newark, NJ October 2010 – June

Project Coordinator/Scheduler II

• Performed schedule impact analysis for change orders and conduct schedule negotiations for change Requests

• Created/Tracked Master Project schedule with resources/cost

• Created, Maintained and drove Master Project Schedule for multiple projects simultaneously

• Generated tailored reports based on detailed analysis on the project budget, schedule, and resource schedule, with associated risk impacts for multiple projects in accordance with Enterprise Project Management Office standards

• Reviewed and reconciled actual project expenses with Finance on a monthly basis and monthly forecasts for the fiscal year

• Managed day-to-day activities for the project including risks, status, schedule and budget for the entire project across all involved groups

• Spearheaded Quality Assurance reviews with QA Managers with a high success rate

• Reviewed and Managed monthly project audit reports to comply with Enterprise Project Management Office

• Contributed in process improvements through Lessons Learned and project team innovations

• Coordinated meeting schedules, attended meetings, documented minutes and maintained follow-up logs to ensure timely resolution

Bank of America, New Brunswick, NJ February 2009 – October 2010

Project Specialist

Worked as Liaison between Banking System users and System development teams

Resolve complex service issues or referring to appropriate associate to guarantee user acceptance

Perform routine analyses and calculations in the processing of data for recurring internal reports

Manage data entry of new accounts into banking records

Responsible for training of system rollouts to Banking Center Associates

Mercedes Benz USA, Montvale, NJ September 2008 – February 2009

Internship/Project Coordinator

Collected data for investment committee memoranda and presentations

Prepared dealer financial credit budget reports for senior management review

Worked closely with the dealer network to implement national programs across East Coast region

Coordinated weekly meeting with sales manager to review sales reports

Served as a liaison between departments and operating units in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational concerns

Created a systematic and reliable computerized inventory database using Excel

Earth Tech/Tyco International, New York, NY June 2004 – September 2004

Internship/Project Assistant

Performed various administrative duties

Coordinated the integration of multiple projects, analyzed data, and reported to project managers

Maintained the project schedule and ensured all milestones were met within given timelines

Data entered project specific information into Excel and Access databases

Coordinated appointments and meetings

Project work included Auto-Cad drafting, model building, site surveying and design development

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ – May 2010

Bachelor of Science in Finance

LANGUAGES:

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi

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