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SHANTANU DUTTA

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SHANTANU DUTTA

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs, and improvements. Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to telecom and Energy and Utilities. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading, and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Collaborative leader with a dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. A Multi-tasking Manager is well-known for creating a positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Demonstrated Agile leadership and Salesforce technical expertise, including competitive offerings, pricing, and market positioning. Customer-oriented team player with expertise in generating optimal satisfaction levels while building profits and client generation. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Committed to day-to-day efficiency and supervising workers. Proficient in driving sales and increasing customer engagement with a hands-on approach at each stage. Trains, mentors and motivates staff for maximum performance.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
4
Certification

Work History

IBM USA

Business Sales and Delivery Executive
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Established strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive reviews.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
  • Balanced workload efficiently between multiple deliveries during peak hours without compromising the quality of project deliverables.
  • Provided excellent customer service during project deliverables, answering questions about products and services as needed.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly and professionally, maintaining a positive brand image.
  • Coordinated delivery of contracted solutions at the program level and in full accordance with outlined cost, scheduling, and quality terms.
  • Engaged customers to discuss business needs and explore opportunities to increase sales.
  • Managed resources effectively to avoid unnecessary project delivery delays.
  • Implemented strategies to increase revenue from existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling initiatives.
  • Used analytical skills to track and report on account performance metrics, providing insights for future growth opportunities.
  • Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing the potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
  • Collaborated with the sales team to identify potential upsell opportunities and expand client base.
  • Negotiated contract terms with clients, securing favorable agreements for both parties.
  • Improved overall team productivity by implementing best practices in organization and time management.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with key stakeholders in assigned accounts, fostering trust and loyalty among clients.

NextEra/FPL

Program Manager
09.2020 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Currently leading a team of 145+ members on an engagement with the largest energy utilities client as a Program Manager within its power delivery and customer service to deliver various strategic initiatives for upcoming emergency preparedness and center of work excellence.
  • Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
  • Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Leveraged technology tools for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
  • Streamlined communication channels to facilitate efficient collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
  • Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
  • Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Planned, created, tested, and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high-quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

IBM India Ltd

Senior Project Manager
01.2018 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
  • Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that resulted in increased productivity and streamlined workflows across departments.
  • Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting team assignments as needed.
  • Championed innovative approaches when faced with complex problems or opportunities requiring non-traditional thinking.
  • Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
  • Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
  • Managed budgets exceeding $ 15 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
  • Delivered high-quality results by fostering a culture of accountability among team members and setting clear performance expectations.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on changes in legislation or guidelines relevant to projects'' scopes.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect the development process from unforeseen delays and costs..
  • Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.

IBM India Pvt Ltd

Business Program Manager
04.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
  • Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.

IBM India

Project Manager
04.2010 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Collaborated with external partners for outsourcing tasks when necessary without compromising quality or timeliness.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, resulting in increased trust and collaboration on future projects.
  • Facilitated communication among team members to solve complex technical challenges efficiently and effectively.
  • Streamlined project delivery by implementing Agile methodologies and improving collaboration among team members.
  • Championed change management initiatives by incorporating feedback from end-users into future project plans and improvements.
  • Mentored junior staff in best practices for IT project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Reduced software development timeframes by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing the development process.
  • Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
  • Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
  • Developed and introduced IT strategies to improve operational efficiency.
  • Devised test plans to validate accuracy of IT projects.
  • Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
  • Conducted quality assurance to verify accuracy of data used in IT projects.

Mcafee Software India Pvt Ltd

Sales Operation Analyst
03.2006 - 04.2010

Job overview

  • Analyzed sales data to identify patterns, informing adjustments in strategies that drove significant improvements in overall performance.
  • Assisted in the design of effective sales training programs that contributed to higher win rates for the team.
  • Optimized sales pipeline management, resulting in improved lead conversion rates and deal closure times.
  • Managed a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Identified opportunities for upselling and cross-selling through thorough market research and customer segmentation analysis.
  • Implemented new CRM system, leading to better customer relationship management and increased deal sizes.

Infosys Technologies

Business Process Analyst
02.2004 - 04.2006

Job overview

  • Streamlined business processes by analyzing and identifying areas for improvement, reducing inefficiencies and boosting productivity.
  • Performed root-cause analysis on recurring issues within existing processes, identifying solutions that addressed underlying causes effectively.
  • Managed project timelines and deliverables associated with business process improvements, ensuring successful completion within established timeframes.
  • Assisted in developing departmental strategies for process improvement, aligning initiatives with overall organizational goals.

Education

IIM Bangalore

MBA from Strategic Leadership Course
03.2017

MBA (MS Ramaiah Inst of Mgt)

MBA from Marketing And Human Resource
03.2004

Skills

  • Program and project management
  • Strategic Value Creation, Consulting
  • Enterprise planning, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Strategic-driven opportunities are delivered by all CRM technologies
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Resource Management
  • P&L Management
  • Revenue Growth
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Proposal Development
  • Utilization Management
  • Contract Development
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Program Leadership
  • Business Development

Onshore Engagements

  • Next Era Energy, Florida
  • IBM Internal Sugar CRM, China
  • MAF (Majid Al Futtaim), Dubai

Certification

  • Salesforce Administrator
  • Sales Cloud Consultant
  • Service Cloud Consultant
  • DASSM (Disciplined Agile Scrum Master)
  • PMP India 2015

Offshore Engagements

  • Estee Lauder, India
  • Telecom Argentina, India
  • T-Mobile, India
  • Hong Kong Telecom, India
  • Globe Telecom Philippines, India

Rewards Recognitions

  • Awarded multiple Excellence and Eminence, SPARK, and Service Recognition awards by IBM and client leaders.
  • Delivery Excellence Awards 2021

Accomplishments

  • Led weekly meetings among program team members to brainstorm and ask questions, enabling peers a venue to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
  • Handled several high-level projects simultaneously, successfully delivering each of them in less time than was expected.
  • Collaborated with a team of 145 in the development of the Next Era account.
  • Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
  • · Spearheaded large-scale program management ranging from US$ 2 Million to US$ 35 Million including agile, iterative & waterfall project management, enterprise program governance, risk management, outsourcing/insourcing, and offshore/onshore development models
  • · Achieved growth of 23% with an improvement in the bottom line of 13.7% quarter-on-quarter in 18 months through measures conducting workshops at client premises and pitching for new business
  • · Successfully transitioned and managed the Telecom Argentina AMS project worth US$ 5 million
  • · Played a global lead role in setting up Salesforce Garage in various geographies of IBM like the Philippines, Dubai, and Costa Rica, as part of the Growth strategy program.
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Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Bengali
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Business Sales and Delivery Executive

IBM USA
03.2022 - Current

Program Manager

NextEra/FPL
09.2020 - 03.2022

Senior Project Manager

IBM India Ltd
01.2018 - 09.2020

Business Program Manager

IBM India Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 01.2018

Project Manager

IBM India
04.2010 - 05.2015

Sales Operation Analyst

Mcafee Software India Pvt Ltd
03.2006 - 04.2010

Business Process Analyst

Infosys Technologies
02.2004 - 04.2006

IIM Bangalore

MBA from Strategic Leadership Course

MBA (MS Ramaiah Inst of Mgt)

MBA from Marketing And Human Resource
  • Salesforce Administrator
  • Sales Cloud Consultant
  • Service Cloud Consultant
  • DASSM (Disciplined Agile Scrum Master)
  • PMP India 2015
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SHANTANU DUTTA