Pooja Prasadi
Principal Project Manager
Mumbai
Summary
Adept at elevating project management standards, I spearheaded agile adoption at Blackrock -Neutrino Advisory, significantly enhancing efficiency. My expertise in portfolio management and fostering cross-functional collaboration has driven substantial business growth. Mentoring junior managers and negotiating favorable contracts underscore my leadership and analytical prowess.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Principal Project Manager
Blackrock -Neutrino Advisory
03.2021 - Current
- Championed the adoption of industry best practices within the organization, elevating overall project management standards and driving business growth.
- Facilitated regular status meetings with stakeholders for updates on project progress, addressing concerns proactively to maintain momentum towards goals achievement.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms, reducing project expenses without compromising on quality.
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced timetomarket.
- Championed change management initiatives within the organization, ensuring seamless adaptation to new processes and technologies.
- Coordinated closely with technical teams during system integrations efforts, resolving issues promptly for seamless implementation experiences.
- Mentored junior project managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Optimized resource allocation through strategic planning, maximizing team productivity and reducing overhead costs.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Sr. Scrum Master
C4Cinc
10.2019 - Current
- Resolved impediments to team progress by proactively identifying issues and facilitating effective solutions.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to develop clear product roadmaps and ensure timely release of high-quality deliverables.
- Reduced time-to-market with efficient backlog management and prioritization of tasks based on business objectives.
- Increased stakeholder satisfaction by maintaining transparent communication channels and providing regular updates on project progress.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders across various departments to enhance collaboration efforts on complex projects.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
- Coordinated with external vendors to deliver IT project components.
Scrum Master
TCS Healthcare
04.2011 - 04.2015
- Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
- Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
- Identified potential risks early in the project lifecycle and implemented mitigation strategies accordingly.
- Worked to provide continuous improvement for product development lifecycle.
Developer
Patni Computers
02.2007 - 03.2011
- Worked closely with clients to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for implementation.
- Continuously updated skills through training courses, workshops, and self-study—staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Debugged complex software issues, leading to a more stable product release.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and programming languages, enhancing overall team productivity.
- Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Bansal Enginering College
Bhopal, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Portfolio management
Business analysis
Project plan development
Agile methodology
Multi-project management
Cross-functional coordination
Project management
Certification
Agile SAFe
Timeline
Product Owner
08-2024
CSM
06-2024
Agile SAFe
11-2023
Principal Project Manager
Blackrock -Neutrino Advisory
03.2021 - Current
Sr. Scrum Master
C4Cinc
10.2019 - Current
Scrum Master
TCS Healthcare
04.2011 - 04.2015
Developer
Patni Computers
02.2007 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Bansal Enginering College
04.2001 -
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