Manikanta K
Springfield,MO
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Coordinator with 3 years of experience managing diverse projects in IT, construction, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Successfully employ PMI and PMBOK methodologies, along with Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, to ensure efficient project execution. Proficient in using industry-standard tools including Jira, Trello, MS Project, SharePoint, and Power BI for task management, tracking, and reporting. Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, optimize project workflows, and consistently deliver projects on time and within budget. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and time management skills with a focus on risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement. Committed to driving continuous improvement and achieving project success through collaborative teamwork and strategic planning. Seeking to leverage expertise in a challenging Project Coordinator role to contribute to the success of future projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
Fidelity Investments
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
- Developed comprehensive project plans and schedules using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring tasks were delivered on time and within scope
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external vendors to gather requirements, provide project updates, and resolve project-related issues
- Managed project timelines and coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver IT infrastructure projects for clients
- Developed comprehensive project schedules and timelines using MS Project
- Tracked budgets and project expenditures, ensuring projects remained on budget
- Managed resource allocation and updated project staffing profiles in Clarity
- Developed real-time dashboards on monday.com to provide stakeholders with visual project progress updates
- Used monday.com to manage workload distribution and ensure all project deadlines were met efficiently
- Facilitated daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives for Agile teams
- Created and maintained RAID logs to monitor risks, action items, issues, and decisions
- Communicated project status to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and prompt issue resolution
- Utilized Primavera P6 for project planning, scheduling, and resource management
- Assisted in developing work breakdown structures (WBS) and project roadmaps
- Managed change requests and tracked third-party invoicing against budgets
- Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives for teams of 10-15 members, driving faster issue resolution.
- Worked closely with program manager to assign tasks and update project plans
- Ensured all project documents were properly stored in project libraries
- Prepared project status reports, presentations, and financial summaries for stakeholders
- Monitored project progress, identified critical paths, and adjusted timelines as needed
- Provided input on risk mitigation strategies and corrective action plans
- Assisted in the change order process by reviewing requests for changes to specifications or budgetary allowances before submitting them for approval.
Project Coordinator
My Home construction
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Under direction of Program Manager, assigned tasks to allocated resources
- Updated project work plan, schedule & milestones, analyzed budget & spend, updated staffing profile to maintain appropriate allocation level
- Identified project actual spending (capital & operating) and created future forecast
- Tracking & reporting on 3rd party invoicing against budget and ensuring all methodology required documents are stored in appropriate project library
- Fulfilled allocation requests in PPM; consulted with managers as required and follow-up with individual contributors on missing time
- Tracked construction progress using Primavera P6, reducing time spent on scheduling by 15% and improving project timeline accuracy.
- Leveraged Power BI to create interactive reports that tracked construction project costs, labor hours, and material usage, enabling better financial control
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of project phases
- Managed project budgets and provided financial reporting, tracking costs against forecasts
- Created and maintained project documentation, including RAID logs and resource utilization reports
- Prepared meeting agendas, presentations, and status reports for internal teams and external vendors
- Assisted in the development and implementation of project management frameworks
- Monitored vendor contracts and ensured adherence to project milestones
- Used MS Visio to create flowcharts, process diagrams, and project workflows
- Tracked project risks, action items, and decisions using Clarity, ensuring project alignment with scope
- Facilitated regular progress meetings with stakeholders to communicate updates and resolve issues
- Improved on-site safety compliance by 20%, ensuring that all construction activities met industry safety standards.
- Led project kickoff meetings, setting expectations for project timelines, deliverables, and scope
- Managed project documentation and ensured all records were stored in SharePoint
- Assisted in the resolution of project-related issues, mitigating risks, and delays
- Reviewed and processed change requests, ensuring adherence to change control processes
- Assisted with establishment of change request (CR) process tailored to the project and effectively track status and approval process of project CRs and Documented weekly CR Review Board meetings
- Managed Project Calendar, create meeting ducks and assign action items
Project Coordinator
MSN Laboratories
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with project managers and department heads to coordinate project activities and ensure timely delivery of project milestones
- Assisted in managing healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturing projects
- Managed the procurement of lab equipment for 5 key projects, ensuring 100% on-time deliveries and reducing delays in project execution.
- Worked with project managers to track progress and deliverables using Clarity and MS Project
- Handled procurement of lab equipment and ensured timely deliveries
- Maintained clear and accurate documentation for regulatory submissions
- Used Trello to track tasks and resource allocation, helping the team reduce project delays by 10%.
- Monitored project risks and recommended mitigation strategies
- Coordinated with R&D teams to align project goals with production timelines
- Prepared and updated project schedules, providing regular reports to stakeholders
- Participated in quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with standards
- Used Pivot tables in spreadsheets for data analysis and reporting
- Organized project files, protocols, and meeting minutes for easy access
- Helped streamline approval processes for critical project stages
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines
- Assisted in maintaining effective communication with vendors and suppliers
- Contributed to reducing project delays by ensuring all documentation was processed on time
Internship Trainee
Sreenidhi Spintex Limited
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided support in managing manufacturing projects, coordinating day-to-day activities
- Assisted in preparing project timelines and tracking milestones using MS Office Suite
- Conducted project data analysis and prepared reports using Spreadsheets and Pivot tables
- Helped in optimizing workflow by coordinating with production and supply chain teams
- Tracked project timelines and resource usage for 50+ employees, ensuring deadlines were met and production goals achieved.
- Maintained documentation for production processes and compliance standards
- Coordinated with various departments to ensure smooth progress of the project
- Collaborated with various departments to ensure smooth operations, reducing communication delays by 10%.
- Supported project managers in resource allocation and task prioritization
- Participated in quality assurance activities to meet client specifications
- Assisted in maintaining communication between the client and the production team
- Developed a system for tracking progress and identifying bottlenecks in production
- Ensured adherence to health and safety protocols in the manufacturing process
- Facilitated cross-departmental meetings to resolve project issues
- Assisted in implementing Lean manufacturing practices to increase efficiency
Education
M.S - Project Management
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12.2023
B.S - Agriculture and Rural development
Loyola College
Hyderabad03.2021
Skills
- PMI
- PMBOK guide
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Jira
- Trello
- Clarity
- Primavera P6
- MS Office Suite
- MS Project
- MS Visio
- SharePoint
- Spreadsheets
- Pivot tables
- Mondaycom
- Power BI
Relatedcourseprojects
- Optimized workflow simulation project, Missouri State University, The simulation aimed to replicate real project management scenarios, providing insights into decision-making, resource allocation, scheduling, cost management, quality control and risk management. Gained valuable experience and identified the challenges while decision-making during project execution. Achieved 97% completion rate in the simulation project.
- Agile Methodologies used in Implementing Agriculture AI powered drones in Farm Managements and their Differentiation from Traditional Agricultural Practices, Missouri State University
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
Fidelity Investments
01.2024 - 07.2024
Project Coordinator
My Home construction
03.2021 - 07.2022
Project Coordinator
MSN Laboratories
06.2020 - 03.2021
Internship Trainee
Sreenidhi Spintex Limited
09.2019 - 01.2020
M.S - Project Management
Missouri State University
B.S - Agriculture and Rural development
Loyola College
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