KANIKAA VIG
PMO Manager
Pune
Summary
With 9 years of experience, highly skilled in program management and dedicated to ensuring seamless execution of multiple initiatives. Expertise in strategic planning and resource allocation to drive project success. Consistently improving team performance and efficiently achieving project objectives, establishing a strong track record of success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
PMO Project Manager (SAP Domain)
LTIMindtree
Pune
06.2022 - Current
- Directed a portfolio of IT infrastructure projects with a combined budget of over $1M
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies, minimizing potential issues and ensuring smooth project execution.Spearheaded process improvements & PMO best practice to enhance revenue.
- Managed and mentored a team of 34 team members & Mentored junior team members in PMO.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, ensuring timely completion of milestones & ensuring revenue received from clients, timely invoicing all projects.
- Managed budgets and financial reporting, maintaining fiscal responsibility throughout the program lifecycle.
- Monitoring all scrum ceremonies,and liaising with stakeholders if required.
- Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing high-quality services at competitive rates for the organization''s benefit.
PMO Manager(Banking Domain)
Finastra
Pune
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Established PMO standards and procedures that were adopted companywide, improving project delivery consistency across multiple teams.
- Managed portfolio of over 50 resources, averaging $100K to $500K with different vendors, while maintaining client satisfaction and compliance with SOWs
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the PMO by actively seeking stakeholder feedback and incorporating best practices into policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to define strategic objectives aligned with organizational goals, ensuring successful implementation at the PMO level.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.Successfully carried out Migration project from Gpp to GPP SP for one of the client.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
Project Management Team Leader(Telecom Domain)
Accenture
Pune
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Executed IT solution delivery for key clients, managing projects that streamlined their operations.
- Successful execution of Internal/external audits.
- Monitoring Technical service requests work flow,Scratch till end ensuring no penalties are there due to SLA miss.
- Achieved a 15% reduction in project overhead costs through the introduction of lean management techniques and cost-saving measures.
- SLA/KPI reporting
- Effectively utilized Microsoft Office Suite to develop and maintain project documentation, ensuring meticulous tracking of deliverables and milestones
- Successfully implemented agile methodology technique and Contributed in scrum ceremonies
- Collaborated with a diverse stakeholder group to identify and prioritize project requirements, ensuring resources were efficiently utilized
- Conducted thorough reviews of completed projects for quality control purposes which led to fewer issues upon final completion.
- Leveraged effective communication skills to resolve conflicts among team members and maintain focus on common goals by collaborating with client directly.
- Contributed to successful proposal writing efforts by defining clear objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets for potential clients.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
PMO(Banking Domain)
Cognizant
Pune
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Resource management Activities-Creation of RR/Scheduling interviews/Onboarding resource.
- Invoicing
- Budget management,Cost Variance analysis,providing Best estimate projections on cost.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Contract Management Activities-SOW/CR creation.
- Monitoring Purchase order budget.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Monitoring 50 plus resources Holiday &shift allowances and ensuring revenue is delivered from clients end.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
MBA - IT Project Management
P.L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management
Mumbai 01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
JNCT
01.2011 - 01.2015
Skills
Project & Program Management
Key performance indicators
Project status reports
MS Excel
Invoicing
Budgeting
Data Analysis
Risk Mitigation Strategies
PMO Best Practices
Websites
Accomplishments
- Cost Reduction Initiative, Identified inefficiencies, leading to a strategic overhaul of project procurement processes and cut project costs by 15%.
- Efficiency Improvement Program, Developed and led a cross-functional team initiative that improved operational efficiency by 30% in the first year of implementation.
Certification
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
Timeline
Excel embedded with AI workshop
02-2025
35 Hours PDU training-PMP
10-2024
PMO Project Manager (SAP Domain)
LTIMindtree
06.2022 - Current
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
06-2022
PMO Manager(Banking Domain)
Finastra
01.2020 - 05.2022
Project Management Team Leader(Telecom Domain)
Accenture
01.2019 - 01.2020
PMO(Banking Domain)
Cognizant
02.2016 - 12.2018
MBA - IT Project Management
P.L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
JNCT
01.2011 - 01.2015
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