Gunjan Dixit
East Brunswick,NJ
Summary
I am a highly experienced professional with over 17 years of expertise spanning project, product, and program management. My career journey commenced as a skilled .NET developer, which provided me with a strong technical foundation and understanding of software development. In the early stages of my career, I also ventured into marketing strategy, specifically Search Engine Optimization (SEO), broadening my skill set and insights into digital marketing practices. These formative experiences were instrumental in cultivating a holistic understanding of technology and business dynamics. For the past decade, I have been dedicated to project, product, and program management roles. This transition allowed me to leverage my technical acumen to lead and deliver successful projects, products, and programs. My diverse skill set has proven invaluable in bridging the gap between technology and business objectives, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and align with organizational goals. My career journey reflects a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability, and a results-driven approach. I have a proven track record of orchestrating cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and delivering projects that drive business value. As I look to the future, I remain passionate about the intersection of technology, strategy, and innovation, with a keen focus on achieving excellence in project and product management. My journey is marked by a steadfast commitment to growth, and I am eager to contribute my extensive experience and skills to the success of forward-thinking organizations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Experienced portfolio manager with excellent client and project management skills. Action-oriented to communicate effectively with technology, executive and business audiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Portfolio Manager • Execution Manger
JPMorgan
12.2022 - Current
- Working strategically as a product manager involves a combination of skills, processes, and approaches
- Managed PFR (product feature requests), streamlined process and request management, worked on workflows, published on confluences, worked with stakeholders, structured Jira and organized dashboard, worked on re-structured program and created workflow, managed requests in Jira, managed complex requests, identified problem categories, generated reports, participated in organization level activities.
Project//Product/Program Manager • Program Manager
IBM
08.2010 - 03.2022
- Developed project plans, managed project scope, handled transition program, liaised with project members, performed risk assessments, charted work plans, headed project teams, worked on project plans and progress, gathered and analyzed project requirements, monitored team's adherence to agile process, focused on continuous improvement, delivered projects from initiation to monitoring & control, identified and maintained documents related to components, facilitated resource allocations, delivered large-scale programs, monitored project progress, maintained relations with Stakeholders using all methodologies WaterFall , Agile, Mixed etc.
- Planning and Strategy:
Develop a comprehensive project plan that outlines objectives, scope, deliverables, and timelines.
Define the project's strategic goals and align them with the organization's objectives.
- Risk Management:
Identify potential risks and uncertainties associated with the project and develop risk mitigation plans.
Continuously monitor and manage risks throughout the project's lifecycle.
- Stakeholder Management:
Identify and engage with key stakeholders, including executives, team members, clients, and external partners.
Maintain effective communication channels to keep stakeholders informed and address their concerns.
- Resource Allocation:
Allocate resources, including budget, personnel, and equipment, to ensure the project's successful execution.
Optimize resource utilization and efficiency.
- Team Leadership:
Assemble and lead a project team, often comprised of various specialists, and provide clear direction and motivation.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
- Scope Management:
Define and manage project scope, ensuring that changes are properly assessed, approved, and integrated into the project plan when necessary.
- Quality Assurance:
Implement a quality assurance and control process to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards and requirements.
- Schedule Management:
Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule, including milestones and dependencies.
Monitor progress, track deviations, and adjust the schedule as needed.
- Budget Management:
Create and manage the project budget, tracking expenses and ensuring that the project remains within financial constraints.
- Change Management:
Implement change management processes to handle adjustments, modifications, and unexpected developments effectively.
- Vendor and Supplier Management:
If applicable, manage relationships with external vendors and suppliers, ensuring that they deliver on their commitments.
- Quality Assurance:
Establish and oversee quality control processes to maintain the quality of project deliverables.
Communication Management:
Develop a communication plan that ensures all stakeholders are informed of project progress and key developments.
- Issue Resolution:
Address and resolve project-related issues, conflicts, and obstacles that may hinder progress.
Performance Evaluation:
Continuously evaluate the project's performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives.
- Adaptation and Continuous Improvement:
Be flexible and open to adjusting the project strategy and tactics as needed to overcome challenges and seize opportunities.
- Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain comprehensive project documentation and prepare regular reports for stakeholders.
- Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:
Ensure that the project complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Closure and Post-Project Evaluation:
Lead the project to a successful conclusion, conduct a post-project evaluation, and capture lessons learned for future improvement. - Selection and worked on the Appropriate Agile Framework
- Form Cross-Functional Teams
- Sprint Planning
- Iterative development
- Prioritization and backlog management
Senior Technical Lead
KMG Infotech
10.2009 - 08.2010
Software Engineer
Data World
01.2009 - 10.2009
Software Developer
Espire Info Labs
07.2004 - 12.2008
Education
Skills
- Technical Project Management
- Risk Assessments
- Client/Stakeholder Management
- Strategy Planning
- Project Planning
- Product Management
- Vendor Management (AWS & HashiCorp)
- Agile Methodologies, Waterfall
- Scrum Master
- Program, Portfolio Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Market Understanding
- Client Relations
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Relationship Management
- Team Building Leadership
- Goal Setting
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Adaptable to Market Fluctuations
- Willing to Learn
- Risk Assessment
- Strategy Development
- Decision-Making
- Risk Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Budget Forecasting
- Client Interfacing
- Presentation Skills
- Due Diligence
Certification
- IBM Advisory Project Manager and Architect Cloud Infrastructure
- IBM Certified Cloud Infrastructure Architect V1
- AWS- Cloud Practitioner
- Certified Scrum Master
- Generative AI for Project Manager
Timeline
Product Portfolio Manager • Execution Manger
JPMorgan
12.2022 - Current
Project//Product/Program Manager • Program Manager
IBM
08.2010 - 03.2022
Senior Technical Lead
KMG Infotech
10.2009 - 08.2010
Software Engineer
Data World
01.2009 - 10.2009
Software Developer
Espire Info Labs
07.2004 - 12.2008
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