Pavithra Ganesan
Fairfax
Summary
Experienced PMO professional with 7+ years of expertise in project management and operations. Demonstrated skills in vendor management and process optimization, resulting in streamlined project workflows, enhanced efficiency, and reduced turnaround times. Proven ability to foster strategic alignment through workshops with senior leaders, effectively meeting organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PMO Analyst
Verizon
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Optimized procurement processes through strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing lead times and improving cost effectiveness.
- Established clear performance metrics for vendors, enabling consistent monitoring of results and identification of opportunities for improvement.
- Partnered with legal teams in drafting contracts that protected company interests while maintaining positive vendor relationships.
- Implemented a centralized database for tracking and managing all vendor-related information, improving accessibility and transparency across the organization.
- Coordinated with various departments to establish clear expectations for vendor deliverables, streamlining internal workflows as a result.
- Facilitate top management reports, enhancing decision-making efficiency
- Coordinate onboarding, streamlining employee and vendor integration
- Conduct workshops with leaders, fostering collaboration and strategic alignment
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects, ensuring timely deliverables.
- Provided administrative support to department leadership, streamlining daily operations through efficient task prioritization and delegation skills.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date program databases, ensuring easy access to critical information for decision-making.
Production Editor
SPI Global
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Oversaw project schedules, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Coordinated with authors and vendors, achieving consistent program requirement and compliance.
- Managed risks and budgets, effectively communicating updates to stakeholders.
- Resolved issues through strategic consultations, enhancing project efficiency.
- Simultaneously handled multiple projects, driving measurable improvements in outcomes.
Project Manager
MacMillan Publishers
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects, ensuring timely deliverables and client satisfaction.
- Managed customer inquiries and improved response time, enhancing service efficiency.
- Prepared and delivered regular reports, maintaining compliance with SLAs and internal procedures.
- Facilitated communication of customer updates to departments, ensuring swift implementation.
Operations Executive
TNQ Books & Journals
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Oversaw manuscript lifecycle, ensuring guideline compliance and timely decisions.
- Enhanced response efficiency by managing customer communications via email and chat.
- Compiled comprehensive reports and maintained a detailed project review database.
- Assigned manuscripts to editors, optimizing editorial workflow.
- Improved operational processes, reducing turnaround times for book and journal production.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
DMI College Of Engineering
05.2024
Master Of Business Administration - Operations & Marketing
Jeppiar Engineering College
05.2016
Skills
- Vendor Management
- Procurement Management
- Presentation Skills
- Clarity
- Stakeholder Communication
- Portfolio management
- Budgeting
- Gsuite, Microsoft office
- Report preparation
- Administrative support
- Documentation management
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Trekking
- Gardening
Languages
English
Tamil
Timeline
PMO Analyst
Verizon
03.2020 - 08.2024
Production Editor
SPI Global
07.2018 - 03.2020
Project Manager
MacMillan Publishers
03.2018 - 07.2018
Operations Executive
TNQ Books & Journals
12.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
DMI College Of Engineering
Master Of Business Administration - Operations & Marketing
Jeppiar Engineering College
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