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Harsha Rajan
Senior Project Manager
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven Senior Project Manager with 8 years of experience leading Agile programs, enterprise delivery teams, and digital transformation initiatives. Expertise in Agile, Scrum, SAFe, stakeholder management, budget control, and remote delivery. Managed teams of 30–50 members and delivered 45+ projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Kipi.ai
04.2024 - Current
- Performed as an Agile coach.
- Facilitated P1 planning sessions to align project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
- Facilitated Scrum meetings to promote team collaboration and progress.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment on shared goals.
- Led process improvement initiatives that streamlined workflows across departments, enhancing overall project execution.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on changes in legislation or guidelines relevant to projects'' scopes.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Managed budgets exceeding $1 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
- Implemented change management processes to accommodate evolving project requirements while minimizing disruptions.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Delivered high-quality results by fostering a culture of accountability among team members and setting clear performance expectations.
- Championed innovative approaches when faced with complex problems or opportunities requiring non-traditional thinking.
Senior Project Manager
Mediwave Digital
01.2022 - Current
- Leading enterprise Agile programs and digital transformation initiatives.
- Led cross-functional teams of 30–50 members to achieve project goals.
- Managing 30–50 member cross-functional teams.
- Improved delivery acceleration and process optimization.
- Collaborated with Germania Insurance, Pekin Insurance, and Red Hat on various projects.
- Enhanced delivery acceleration and optimized processes to meet project timelines.
- Received Bravo Award and JBR Award recognizing excellence in project delivery.
Scrum Master / Project Manager
Walmart
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led Agile delivery for enterprise retail technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Managed sprint planning and release tracking, facilitating clear stakeholder communication for project transparency.
- Delivered enterprise applications using React.js and Node.js, contributing to streamlined technology solutions.
Full Stack Developer / BI Consultant
Royal Sundaram
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed Qlik dashboards and BI reporting solutions to enhance data visualization and reporting capabilities.
- Utilized Oracle, SQL, and Tableau for data analysis and reporting automation.
- Reviewed code, debugged problems, and corrected issues.
- Developed functional databases, applications and servers to support websites on back-end.
- Integrated third-party APIs to enhance functionality and improve overall user experience on web platforms.
Education
B.Tech - Computer Science Engineering
SRM University
SRM RamapuramSkills
Project planning
Client relationship management
Scope management
Project scheduling
Cross-functional communication
Agile methodology
Project plan development
Training and mentoring
Schedule coordination
KPI tracking
Client relations
Meeting participation
Documentation management
Meeting facilitation
Project framework engineering
Multi-project management
Project goals and milestones
Problem-solving
Work Planning and Prioritization
Organizational skills
Decision-making
Teamwork and collaboration
Performance monitoring
Certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Interests
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Kipi.ai
04.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Mediwave Digital
01.2022 - Current
Scrum Master / Project Manager
Walmart
01.2020 - 01.2022
Full Stack Developer / BI Consultant
Royal Sundaram
01.2019 - 01.2020
B.Tech - Computer Science Engineering
SRM University