Praveen Kumar S
Project Manager
Coimbatore
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
KGiSL KGM
Coimbatore
08.2023 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Managed over 50 client calls per day.
Team Leader - Project Management & Sales
Solution Champs Technologies Private Limited
Coimbatore
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Planning out the blueprints for software projects, including defining the scope, allocating resources, setting deadlines, laying out communication strategies, and indicating tests and maintenance.
- Handled Business Development Team, Business Analyst, Developers & Digital Marketing Team for Various projects.
- Lean Six Sigma implementation in projects to improve quality and save time and to reduce back logs.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Attending events such as exhibitions and conferences.
- Preparing sales presentations and participating in sales meetings.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Sales & Marketing Manager
RubricEdge Solutions Private Limited
Coimbatore
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
- Handled Business Development & Business Analysis Team.
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma principles in organization.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Increased Sales by 10%.
Team Leader - Sales Operations
Karma Group
Bangalore
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Led team of 25 members while providing exceptional customer service.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Planned, managed and directed daily board operations to increase revenue and reduce costs through P&L analysis.
- Partnered with managers to identify and capitalize on sales trends and brand initiatives.
- Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
Team Leader
Dart InfoSolutions
Coimbatore
04.2012 - 05.2017
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Cross-trained and provided back up for customer service managers.
- Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
- Assisted with improving revenue and customer numbers by overseeing implementation of diverse sales and service initiatives.
- Increased overall efficiency and productivity of team by revamping jobs, schedules and daily assignments.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management.
Education
Masters In Accounting Studies - Accounting And Business Management
Kaplan Business School
Adelaide, South Australia 02.2010 - 12.2011
B.E. E.C.E - Electronics & Communications Engineering
Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology
Pollachi 06.2003 - 04.2008
Skills
Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
Agile Methodologies
Business Analyst
Project planning and development
Business Development Strategies
Lean Leadership
SDLC
Operational Excellence
Advanced problem solving
Business process re-engineering
Working with High Conflict People as Manager
Cross-functional teams leadership
Timeline
Project Manager
KGiSL KGM
08.2023 - Current
Team Leader - Project Management & Sales
Solution Champs Technologies Private Limited
05.2022 - 06.2023
Sales & Marketing Manager
RubricEdge Solutions Private Limited
05.2020 - 10.2021
Team Leader - Sales Operations
Karma Group
01.2018 - 04.2020
Team Leader
Dart InfoSolutions
04.2012 - 05.2017
Masters In Accounting Studies - Accounting And Business Management
Kaplan Business School
02.2010 - 12.2011
B.E. E.C.E - Electronics & Communications Engineering
Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology
06.2003 - 04.2008