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Nareshkumar Pushparaj

Tampa,FL

Summary

Dynamic Senior Project Manager with a proven track record at Citi, driving $5M+ digital transformations. Expert in Agile methodologies and risk management, achieving a 40% increase in stakeholder satisfaction. Adept at bridging business and tech teams, fostering collaboration, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager - Client - Citi

Virtusa Corporation
Tampa, FL
10.2024 - Current
  • Led $5M+ digital transformation programs for Citi, delivering on time and within budget.
  • Drove Agile/Scrum practices, boosting delivery velocity by 30% across global teams.
  • Implemented JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet for real-time tracking and risk control.
  • Bridged business and tech teams, ensuring strategic alignment and reducing rework.
  • Improved stakeholder satisfaction by 40% through clear communication and value delivery.
  • Mentored senior PMs and executives, cultivating a high-performance, agile-driven team culture.

Project Manager - Client - MGM Resort

Efficens Systems INC
Orlando, USA
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Directed project lifecycles from initiation to closure, attaining a 98% success rate in digital projects.
  • Coordinated internal resources and third-party vendors, ensuring 95% on-time, within-budget project delivery.
  • Developed comprehensive risk logs, project plans, and reports, achieving a 90% stakeholder satisfaction rate.
  • Led cross-functional teams of up to 20 members applying Agile methodologies to meet objectives.
  • Proactively resolved project risks, resulting in an 85% issue resolution rate.
  • Optimized resource allocation, yielding 20% cost savings and enhanced utilization.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased project efficiency by 15%.

Senior BA / Project Manager - Client Co Advantage

Legend Solutions LLC
Tampa, USA
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Directed IT and digital projects from initiation to completion, aligning with organizational objectives.
  • Optimized project budgets, resources, and timelines for on-time delivery of digital initiatives.
  • Boosted efficiency by 25% through Agile/Scrum methodologies while ensuring cost control.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project scope and success criteria.

BA/Scrum Master/Project Manager - Client - Freddie Mac & PepsiCo

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Tampa, USA
04.2015 - 01.2022
  • Delivered all 12 initiatives on schedule and within budget by managing complete project lifecycles.
  • Maintained 100% client satisfaction via proactive management of project scope.
  • Conducted regular risk assessments and implemented strategies to mitigate identified challenges.
  • Enhanced team productivity by 30% through promotion of a collaborative work environment.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Madras
06.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Secretaryship

University of Madras
05.2000

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Agile/Scrum Methodologies
  • Budgeting and Financial Analysis
  • Test/Team Leadership
  • Client Relation
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Smart Sheet/Jira
  • Web/Digital Projects
  • Insurance Domain
  • Cost Management

Certification

  • SAFe 5 Agilist
  • Agile Scrum Master
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Azure Fundamental
  • Azure Administrator AZ: 104Microsoft
  • Azure Infrastructure Solutions AZ:305
  • Selenium Certified
  • ISTQB

Timeline

Senior Project Manager - Client - Citi

Virtusa Corporation
10.2024 - Current

Project Manager - Client - MGM Resort

Efficens Systems INC
04.2024 - 10.2024

Senior BA / Project Manager - Client Co Advantage

Legend Solutions LLC
01.2022 - 03.2024

BA/Scrum Master/Project Manager - Client - Freddie Mac & PepsiCo

Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2015 - 01.2022

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Madras

Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Secretaryship

University of Madras

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