LAKSHMI MRUDHULA YAKKANTI
Summary
Managed and delivered IT projects for Fortune 500 clients, spanning applications, infrastructure, security, ERP, CRM, HCM, and manufacturing systems. Established and directed PMOs, overseeing feasibility, planning, execution, change control, scope, cost, HR, communications, risk mitigation, and closure. Led cross-functional teams of 10–20+ members across global locations, promoting clear communication, collaboration, and efficiency. Implemented Agile and Waterfall methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SDLC), adapting approaches to project needs and improving delivery by 20–30 % Managed budgets up to US $X million, delivering projects under budget. Drove ERP, CRM, HCM, and cloud migration initiatives, reducing infrastructure costs by 20–30 % and improving performance. Coordinated security and PCI compliance projects, working alongside InfoSec to enforce standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR). Designed and executed risk management plans, cutting potential project setbacks. Oversaw stakeholder communication, authoring status reports and conducting meetings, boosting satisfaction scores. Led vendor procurement and contract negotiations, securing better terms and savings through strategic sourcing. Drove sales-cycle functions: pre-sales analysis, presentations, proposals, and deal closures. Hands-on with software development, QA, and UAT—bridging technical teams and business users through structured testing phases. Consulted clients on requirements gathering, process mapping, and change management, achieving measurable improvements in operational workflows. Fluent in three languages, managing stakeholders and teams across multiple countries and cultures. Proven ability to build long-term, trust-based relationships that drive project success and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
British Standards Institute (BSI)
08.2022 - Current
- Achieved a 10% improvement in on-time project delivery by proactively monitoring tasks, resources, and dependencies across 9 departments, ensuring seamless coordination of global, cross-functional teams.
- Successfully managed 25+ projects from initiation to close by stakeholder engagement, resource planning, and rigorous adherence to timelines, resulting in consistent project success.
- Reduced project issues by 8% through early risk identification, thorough documentation, and collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders, as reflected in the portfolio risk register.
- Released updates to software platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, and an internal system Swift.
- This included documentation updates on releases, training to staff as well as benefits realization documentation.
- Streamlined project execution by leveraging project management tools to deliver comprehensive status reports, risk assessments, and data-driven insights, minimizing delays and maximizing efficiency.
- Developed and implemented standardized processes for the project management team, including work instructions, templates, training new project managers and process flowcharts, improving operational consistency and transparency.
- Facilitated daily and weekly stand ups to review progress, address risks and issues, and resolve challenges, ensuring alignment and successful project completion.
- Expertly managed projects in highly regulated environments, adhering to ISO 13485, IVDR, CE,and other international standards to deliver compliance-focused results.
- Founded and led an Employee Resource Group to foster community, organize events, secure guest speakers, and raise funds, enhancing employee engagement and inclusivity at BSI.
- Created critical project artifacts such as project charters, business cases, requirements traceability matrices, user stories, RACIs, budgets, and communication plans to support project objectives and align stakeholders.
Project Manager
Tracfone
Miami, USA
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Client Name: Tracfone, Miami, FL
- Planned and executed concurrent low voltage infrastructure projects.
- Reviewed parts lists and confirmed solutions design.
- Directed and scheduled the work of technical staff and onsite resources.
- Evaluated new strategies and procedures.
- Ensure deadlines and cost targets are met.
- Maintain required project documentation.
- Manage customer expectations for project outcomes and completion.
- Coordinated vendors with work orders and documented scopes.
- Collaborating with multiple business units to ensure all resources and project plans are coded correctly.
- Ensure change request tasks are efficiently set up to reflect current status.
- Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
- Support teamwork and cross functional efforts to maximize revenue for the organization through procurement, supporting new sites and sourcing new vendors to complete sites.
- Working with multiple Project Managers to define requirements, scope and objectives.
- Coordinate project management resources and information.
- Support multiple CIPE projects simultaneously.
- Support camera, Fortinet firewall installation, cabling and point of sale equipment installs for multiple Jersey Mike’s restaurant and retail sites.
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction remodels, project management, space management, and/or store design.
- Schedule technicians nationwide to support customer service requests SLA ETAs.
- Experience with managing projects, initiatives, and leading cross-functional teams.
- Label floor plans to display POS and equipment location.
- Client Name: Tracfone, Miami, FL
Healthcare Project Manager
Unified Healthcare Group
Minneapolis, USA
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Company Overview: Minneapolis, MN
- Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to maintain team alignment and focus.
- Partnered with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Led cross-functional teams in the migration of EHR systems to a cloud-based platform, enhancing data accessibility and system uptime.
- Directed the migration of on-premises healthcare applications to AWS, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards.
- Successfully managed and delivered multiple cloud-based projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion while meeting all project objectives.
- Collaborated with DevOps teams to design and implement CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment times by 20%.
- Developed project plans, timelines, and budgets, and actively tracked and reported progress to stakeholders.
- Managed project risks and issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.
- Facilitated training sessions and workshops to client teams, ensuring they were well-equipped to manage new technologies and cloud resources effectively.
- Conducted post-implementation assessments and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project outcomes.
- Monitored and optimized cloud environments for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
- Minneapolis, MN
Education
Master of Science - Project and Program Management
Brandeis University
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
California State University, Northridge
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Project
- Agile Methodology
- Waterfall
- SAFe
- Kanban Processes
- Data analysis
- Team Foundation Server
- SharePoint
- Quality Assurance
- Jira
- Azure DevOps
- RTC
- SDLC
- Project Plan
- ITIL
- ICM
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
- AWS Cloud Migration
- Cloud Computing
- Cloud Engineering
- DevOps
- UX Design
- Lean 6 Sigma
- Power BI
Timeline
Project Manager
British Standards Institute (BSI)
08.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Tracfone
11.2020 - 07.2022
Healthcare Project Manager
Unified Healthcare Group
05.2017 - 10.2020
Master of Science - Project and Program Management
Brandeis University
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
California State University, Northridge
Similar Profiles
TAAHA JAMKHANAWALATAAHA JAMKHANAWALA
EIMEA Client Manager - Regulatory Services Medical at British Standards Institution (BSI)EIMEA Client Manager - Regulatory Services Medical at British Standards Institution (BSI)
Hannah CarrollHannah Carroll
Supply Chain Security Analyst, Global Intelligence at British Standards InstituteSupply Chain Security Analyst, Global Intelligence at British Standards Institute
Jeffrey StandiferJeffrey Standifer
Senior Accounts Billing Analyst (Contract) at BSISenior Accounts Billing Analyst (Contract) at BSI
Vijay PadayacheeVijay Padayachee
Project Manager at DLV project managers and engineersProject Manager at DLV project managers and engineers
Carly DoepelCarly Doepel
Project Manager at Critical MassProject Manager at Critical Mass