Hari Kumar. R
Chennai
Summary
With over 19 years of experience in Finance and Project Management, I am a seasoned PMO professional. I excel in prioritizing tasks, multitasking, and achieving goals. By combining my financial expertise with project leadership, I drive strategic initiatives and produce significant outcomes. As an innovative technology professional with diverse experience, I have a strong skillset in improving systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. My track record includes successfully leading projects from start to finish, making valuable contributions to organizational growth and success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMO Analyst
Shell India Market P Ltd
08.2020 - Current
- I am excelling as a portfolio PMO, providing robust support for application development within the realm of IT products
- Earlier Supported as Program PMO for IT projects under Cyber Security and non-IT Projects including Infrastructure and Real Estate
- Support Project Managers in driving effort estimation for the project in line with accountabilities for budget delivery for Agile and Waterfall projects
- Partnering with Functional partners thru timely Engagement to avoid impact on project delivery
- Produce project reports and ensure that status reporting is fit for purpose, complete, timely, accurate, and communicated effectively
- Manage the logistics and operations of the project Governance structure
- Support the PM to generate effective reporting and presentation material
- Coordinate mandatory reviews and audits on schedule and according to procedure
- Understand the Project Delivery Framework (PDF) and how to apply both Waterfall and Agile project delivery methodologies within the framework
- Worked closely with project managers and other relevant parties to establish suitable repositories, streamline data entries, maintain accuracy in information, and facilitate the development of required deliverables
- Drive contingency management Plan with PMs/DLs and Budget holder and proactively control project costs and schedule through understanding and monitoring project risks and managing project resources and scope
- Prepared detailed project reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting progress, challenges, and solutions
- Assisted in the development and implementation of PMO policies, procedures, and templates to standardise project management practices
- Supported project initiation activities, including the development of project charters, scope documents, and project plans
- Monitored project budgets, identified variances, and implemented corrective actions to control costs and mitigate financial risks
- Negotiated project changes with stakeholders, managing expectations and securing buy-in for revised project plans
- Monitored project progress, adjusting plans and resources as necessary to achieve objectives
- Developed a standard process for cost/resource/schedule/risk management across portfolio
- Ensuring change Management control are properly monitored and support in validation on budget requirement for the projects
Business Analyst
Shell India Market P Ltd
11.2015 - 07.2020
- Streamlined business processes to reduce operating costs
- Delivered clear, actionable observations and offered targeted recommendations for business improvement
- Boosted company efficiency and customer satisfaction by eliminating inefficient processes
- Utilised advanced Excel functions to manipulate large datasets for insightful reporting and Dashboard
- Translated complex technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders
- Led user acceptance testing to validate functionality and performance against business requirements
- Collaborated with IT specialists to design and refine system specifications for business applications
- Applied project management principles to ensure timely delivery of business solutions
Specialist – MI Planning and Analysis
Shell India Market P Ltd
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Presented findings and strategies to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives
- Authored comprehensive reports and policy documents, influencing key stakeholder opinions and actions
- Managed budgets exceeding £1 million, optimising resource allocation and financial planning
- Implemented cutting-edge technology solutions to modernise processes, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity
- Analysed complex data sets to inform evidence-based decisions, enhancing project success rates
- Compiled data produced visualization charts and prepared reports on behalf of staff
Process Analyst/Sr. Process Analyst
Shell India Market P Ltd
06.2009 - 08.2014
- Tracked and monitored fixed assets, enhancing accurate reporting processes and company records
- Managed general ledger, prepayments, accruals, WIP, fixed assets and intercompany transactions
- Conducted detailed audits on fixed assets, verifying accuracy in financial reports and compliance with company policies
- Managed comprehensive asset registers, tracking acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation schedules for accurate reporting
- Participated in software implementation projects to improve asset tracking and management efficiency
Senior Process Associate
Phillips SSC later take over by Capgemini
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Intercompany Accounts and Manage Monthly Financials Closure and Signoff
Research Analyst
Computer Age Management Services (P) Ltd
06.2005 - 12.2006
- Preparing corporate reports helpful for investors in Decision making
- Analysed and evaluated qualitative and quantitative data, presenting findings in detailed reports
Education
MBA - Banking & Finance
Alagappa University
Skills
- Project Management
- Financial Management
- Planning and Budgeting
- Reporting & Analysis
- Stakeholder management
Certification
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM) - Scrum.org.
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Accomplishments
- Nominated for VP CIO Award for GF IRM (2022)
- CAAT Tool Implementation/LCA Implementation - Recovered ($3.0m Norway and $0.1m T&T) bottom line impact from vendor to Shell (2020)
- Streamlined REOCIT Program closing the legacy projects pending for sign off and data correction in PPM tool successfully
- As product owner Designed CAAT tool for Invoice attestation process
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/20/83
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Upskilling
- Basic of Disciplined Agile – PMI
- Basic of Scrum - PMI
- AI_Prompt Engineering for Project Managers – PMI
- Member of PMI Chennai Chapter – PMO Group
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Software
Service Now PPM
MS Office
SAP FI
Timeline
PMO Analyst
Shell India Market P Ltd
08.2020 - Current
Business Analyst
Shell India Market P Ltd
11.2015 - 07.2020
Specialist – MI Planning and Analysis
Shell India Market P Ltd
09.2014 - 10.2015
Process Analyst/Sr. Process Analyst
Shell India Market P Ltd
06.2009 - 08.2014
Senior Process Associate
Phillips SSC later take over by Capgemini
01.2007 - 05.2009
Research Analyst
Computer Age Management Services (P) Ltd
06.2005 - 12.2006
MBA - Banking & Finance
Alagappa University
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