Ramya Ravichandran
Dallas
Summary
Seasoned Project Manager with extensive experience in executing complex projects across various industries. Expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication has led to successful project completions, enhanced efficiency, and significant cost reductions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environments, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Committed to continuous improvement and fostering collaborative team dynamics to achieve organizational goals. Accomplished servant-leader with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget through effective collaboration, facilitation, leadership, and coaching of Scrum teams and organizations. Expert in implementing process improvements for efficient Agile project delivery. Completed the required PMP hours and preparing for the certification test. Known for reliability, adaptability, and a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to driving team success and contributing to organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Eviden
Dallas
05.2022 - Current
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts.
- Developed a comprehensive program roadmap for product migrations aligned with business objectives.
- Identified project risks and crafted mitigation strategies to address them.
- Worked on creating and implementing a FIT model for the infrastructure practice to improve profitability and cost management.
- Managed a team. Eight DevOps engineers and two junior project managers who were onboarding different infrastructure services for one of Atos's largest clients.
- Worked on the FinOps model with the FinOps Specialist to reduce the cost for the client.
- Maintained 100% SLAs across the Infrastructure practice of Atos.
- Set up new processes for Infrastructure clients, increasing their productivity as a team using different Agile methodologies.
- Sought stakeholder feedback throughout projects to pinpoint areas for improvement.
- Drafted progress reports for executive leadership team review.
- Presented data analysis findings in a clear manner for diverse stakeholders.
- Led execution of large-scale enterprise Cloud projects, managing budgets, timelines, and quality.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to identify areas of inefficiency in the project delivery process, and develop solutions for optimization.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources, schedules, and stakeholder expectations.
- Improved project delivery efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in project management.
- Established clear communication channels for stakeholders, ensuring timely updates on project progress and issues resolution.
- Accelerated issue resolution by facilitating effective collaboration between team members across different departments.
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for project management, contributing to their professional growth and development within the organization.
- Optimized resource allocation by regularly reviewing team capacity against workload requirements.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables for successful execution.
- Reduced project risks through proactive risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies.
- Led cross-functional teams while ensuring financial constraints were met, without compromising deliverables.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients through regular communication and transparent reporting on project status updates, fostering trust and long-term partnerships.
- Managed project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency, and adherence to financial constraints.
- Developed and implemented budget tracking tools, reducing overspending by 20%.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning by regularly sharing lessons learned, best practices, and industry trends with team members and stakeholders.
- Provided input into strategic planning efforts to align business goals with key priorities in the portfolio of projects under management.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
Project Manager
CVS Health
Dallas
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Applied agile methodology to reduce cycle time and meet target margins.
- Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprints.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to enhance team engagement.
- Facilitated all aspects of Scrum, including planning, grooming, daily scrums, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Spearheaded Integrated Reporting Project, consistently meeting deadlines and receiving commendations.
- Coached team on agile methodologies to improve continuous delivery processes.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to define clear product roadmaps for timely, high-quality releases.
- Produced comprehensive project reports to track activities, milestones, risks, and budget.
Sr Consultant
Titan Data
Dallas
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Prioritized projects and tasks based on key milestones and deadlines.
- Exceeded customer expectations by providing accurate, deliverable solutions.
- Developed custom solutions tailored to clients' strict requirements.
- Identified improvement areas and implemented effective rectification plans.
- Scheduled and facilitated sprints with both onsite and offshore teams.
- Eliminated roadblocks, ensuring timely transitions of releases.
- Collaborated with technical managers to define resources for implementations and upgrades.
- Engaged with stakeholders in program and change management for major deployments.
Consultant
Trianz Holdings Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
11.2010 - 05.2013
- Evaluated systems and processes against industry best practices to boost efficiency.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to establish project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Developed action plans with clients to tackle specific challenges and achieve objectives.
- Provided insights on operational processes, business development, and organizational improvements.
- Analyzed complex information from diverse sources to detect patterns and trends.
- Organized client meetings for effective communication of project updates.
Analyst Consultant
Capgemini
Bangalore
08.2008 - 10.2010
- Developed action plans with clients to address specific challenges and objectives.
- Analyzed complex information from various sources to identify patterns and trends.
- Provided recommendations on operational processes, business development, and organizational changes.
- Reviewed policies and procedures to suggest necessary improvements for efficiency.
- Identified customer needs promptly and addressed them effectively.
- Maintained positive relationships with staff and management to foster collaboration.
- Implemented strategies to capitalize on new opportunities for growth.
Technical System Analyst
Hewlett Packard
Bangalore
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Configured servers, routers, switches, and firewalls to adhere to company standards.
- Developed technical specifications for new applications and system modifications.
- Researched industry best practices to design secure networks and implement security protocols.
- Assisted in formulating long-term strategies for IT infrastructure expansion and upgrades.
- Performed data analysis using SQL queries to identify trends within data sets.
- Coordinated interdepartmental activities to ensure successful project completion.
- Collaborated on projects related to systems analysis and design across various departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Management
M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women
Chennai, India08.2007
Skills
- Project development and tracking
- Feasibility analysis
- Workflow planning and scheduling
- Relationship building and management
- Business analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional coordination and leadership
- Work prioritization and planning
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Project management methodologies
- Budget and contract management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Process optimization
Certification
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CPO), Scrum Alliance
- PGP in Cloud Computing, UT Austin
Affiliations
- Completed Wood Badge 140 - An advanced national leadership training course for adult volunteers in Scouting
- Completed Master of Commissioner Science- An Advanced training program within the College of Commissioner Science in Scouting America
- 2023 District Silver ArrowHead Award.
- 2023 Commissioner of the Year Award.
- 2024 New Unit Conductor Award.
- Volunteer at SGS Gita Foundation.
- Volunteer, Scouting America
Timeline
Project Manager
Eviden
05.2022 - Current
Project Manager
CVS Health
06.2021 - 05.2022
Sr Consultant
Titan Data
06.2019 - 05.2021
Consultant
Trianz Holdings Pvt Ltd
11.2010 - 05.2013
Analyst Consultant
Capgemini
08.2008 - 10.2010
Technical System Analyst
Hewlett Packard
09.2007 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Management
M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women