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Sonali Shah

Sonali Shah

Program & Project Manager
Mumbai

Summary

Proven Project Manager with a track record of driving projects to completion at Accenture, adept in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. Excels in risk management and team leadership, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. Skilled in enhancing stakeholder communications and project tracking, ensuring over 90% project success rate. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. 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.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Accenture
04.2015 - Current

Project Management Experience:

  • Multi-Project Management: Efficiently managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Project Planning and Scheduling: Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large-scale projects, establishing clear timelines and milestones.
  • Resource and Goal Alignment: Identified necessary plans and resources to meet project goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitored project performance to pinpoint areas for improvement, making necessary adjustments to maintain project trajectory.
  • Progress Tracking: Regularly tracked progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources to keep projects on track and within scope.
  • Deadline Adherence: Consistently met project deadlines without compromising build quality or workplace safety.
  • Effective Communication: Established strong communication channels among team members to enhance collaboration and ensure successful project completion.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinated with cross-functional teams to address project issues, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth execution.
  • Risk Management: Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Comprehensive Planning: Developed detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
  • Stakeholder Reporting: Prepared and delivered detailed reports on project status to stakeholders and executive management, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
  • Budget and Progress Reporting: Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical issues, maintaining a clear overview of project status

Project Coordinator

Lionbridge
08.2010 - 03.2015
  • Comprehensive Project Management: Successfully handled finance and production tasks across all project stages, including Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring/Controlling, and Closing. Managed different teams throughout the production cycle.
  • Program/Project Assistance: Supported on-site and off-site Program/Project Managers with file handling, milestone tracking, resource booking/allocating, and addressing customer quotations/queries and financial requests.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Ensured smooth project execution by coordinating with internal teams and external vendors, including Engineering, DTP teams, and translation vendors. Monitored project progress at every lifecycle stage.
  • Effective Communication: Managed verbal and email communication with customers and internal teams, demonstrating strong management and negotiation skills.
  • Meeting Participation: Actively participated in daily status meetings and weekly client meetings (kick-off calls) to track project details and maintain up-to-date project status.
  • Documentation Management: Maintained process-related documentation and files throughout the project lifecycle, utilizing FTP tools for server management.
  • Problem Solving: Provided quick and effective solutions to unforeseen issues to ensure project schedules were met.
  • Financial Oversight: Handled all project finances, including the timely issuance of purchase orders and financial tracking.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.

Education

Project Management Program - Project Management

KnowledgeWoods
Mumbai
04.2001 -

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Six Sigma

Benchmark
Mumbai, India
04.2001 -

Prince2 Certificate - Project Management

Zoc Technology
Mumbai
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Human Development

SNDT University
Mumbai, India
04.2001 -

Skills

    Project Management

    Project Planning

    Project tracking

    Schedule Management

    Project Scheduling

    Scope Management

    Project scope

    Project Closure

    Project scope analysis

    Advanced problem solving

    Performance Evaluations

    Client rapport

    Forecasting

    Project regulations

    Problem-Solving

    Team Leadership

    Decision-Making

    Time Management

    Presentations

    Project planning and development

Timeline

Project Manager

Accenture
04.2015 - Current

Project Coordinator

Lionbridge
08.2010 - 03.2015

Project Management Program - Project Management

KnowledgeWoods
04.2001 -

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Six Sigma

Benchmark
04.2001 -

Prince2 Certificate - Project Management

Zoc Technology
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Human Development

SNDT University
04.2001 -
Sonali ShahProgram & Project Manager