Shoba Ramanujam, Senior Project Manager

Shoba Ramanujam

Senior Project Manager

propertyfinder.ae

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, English
Experience
17 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 3 Months

Senior Project Manager at propertyfinder.ae
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since April 2013

Successfully execute web development projects to agreed schedule, budget and scope
Perform the relevant project management processes - i.e. initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close, and the supporting processes e.g. scope, cost, time, issue, risk, resource, communication, stakeholder management
Plan the project based on a defined need - results in detailed scope/budget/schedule baseline
Monitor and control the work to ensure that the project remains on track and in control.
Report on variances to the approved project baseline
Interface and communicate with project team, management and stakeholders
Manage project work and resources to enable successful and timely completion of the project
Perform gate reviews and quality assurance reviews with all aspects and business sponsors.
Delivery of projects aligned to overall business and technology strategies and architectures
Manage external contracts and suppliers where required
Support development of business cases with the customer team including leading on the solutions estimate
Manage to the objectives and plan by thorough risk, issue and change management across both business and IT parts of the project.
Ensure that quality project standards are met as prescribed by IT Services through the effective implementation and use of approved processes, methodologies and deliverable.

Project Manager at Accenture Services
  • India
  • December 2011 to November 2012

Project Manager, Accenture Services, Dec 2011 to Present
• Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives.
• Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.
• Define and initiate projects, and assign Project Managers to manage cost, schedule, and performance of component projects, while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program.
• Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives, and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent.
• Coach, mentor and lead personnel within a project team environment.
• Present periodic Dashboard reports on the current program, future opportunities and client issues.
• Managed client engagement services and solution implementations
• Provided business consulting, knowledge expertise in strategic performance management methodologies, process assessment work, and the application of technologies to business.
• Fostered customer loyalty by ensuring that our customers fully utilize the value of our solutions and services.
• Direct the coordination of all implementation tasks involving third party vendors as well as provide consultation to clients on system implementation.
• Manage transition of client from Solutions Implementation to Client Support. Manage the development and maintenance of implementation portions of project.

Business Account Manager/PM at DiTech Solutions
  • India
  • September 2006 to October 2011

Project Manager/Business Account Manager, DiTech Solutions (formerly known as India Book House), September 2006 to October 2011
• Increased the company's growth by securing new partners, consulting engagements and by delivering new projects.
• Responsible for program and portfolio management activities within the Sales/Marketing and Publishing domain.
• Executed and maintained program management processes and disciplines in the areas of: program schedule and quality management; communications management; human resource management; cost management; procurement management; risk / issue management; change management.
• Mentored staff in methodology and consulting excellence and encouraged best practice in project management and project planning.
• Managed budget for the organization to influence organization's financial profitability.
• Managed and perform the process of Statement of Work and contract creation to secure new and follow-on work.
• Proactively managed systems development, implementation and risk.
• Established Project Management Office at client site.
• Provided delivery management to ensure customer satisfaction and reference-ability
• Developed project plans and assumed responsibility for project profit and loss.
• Monitored project activities and advised staff of issues due to resource availability.

Education

Master's degree, English
  • at Mumbai University
  • April 2005

Passed 1st Grade

Bachelor's degree, Economics/Sociology
  • at St Xaviers
  • April 2003

H.R College, H.S.C in Commerce-Passed 1st Grade

High school or equivalent, Commerce
  • at HR College
  • March 2000
High school or equivalent,
  • at Canossa
  • April 1998

Canossa Convent, S.S.C-Passed with 1st Grade Distinction

Specialties & Skills

Business Development
Project Management
Relationship Development
People Management
Sales Liaison
ACCOUNT MANAGER
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT
COST MANAGEMENT
ISSUE MANAGEMENT
MARKETING
PROJECT MANAGER
PROJECT PLANNING
PROJECT PLANS

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
German
Beginner

Memberships

Professional Affiliations Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Member
  • January 2011
Toastmasters International
  • Member
  • January 2012

Training and Certifications

Salesforce Certified Admin (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2016
Salesforce Certified App Builder (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2016
PMP certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2012
Valid Until:
April 2012