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SONIA OBEROI

Project And Program Manager
Jersey City

Summary

Experience Program and Project manager with 12 years of experience delivering complex enterprise initiatives. Proven expertise in managing AWS cloud migration, ETL pipelines, full-stack development, mobile applications, API integrations, and Salesforce implementations.


Industry experience spans Finance (Loans, Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Insurance), E-commerce, and Digital Markets.
Skilled in Agile methodologies with hands-on experience using tools such as JIRA, JIRA Align, and Rally. Adept at implementing SAFe Agile frameworks to oversee program budgets and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Manager

Capgemini Americas
05.2022 - Current

Project 1: Financial Data Exchange (FDX)
Enabled secure and user-centric financial data sharing through FDX APIs. Empowered users to control which financial data they share, with whom, and for how long—eliminating the need to share credentials and allowing revocation of access at any time


Project 2: API Gateway / Retirement Gateway
Led the development of an enterprise-wide API Gateway platform to centralize API discovery and access. Enhanced the platform with advanced search capabilities and features that enabled internal API consumption across teams


Project 3: Salesforce Implementation
Oversaw the implementation of Salesforce to create and track opportunities for offering financial products to existing high-net-worth clients


  • Managed implementation of call center integration to communicate with end users about financial products
  • Spearheaded the scoping and planning of multiple projects within a program in API management, financial data sharing, and cloud migration
  • Communicated project progress to all relevant stakeholders, highlighting risks and recommending mitigation strategies
  • Administered a $3M program budget across three projects. Optimized resource allocation and tracked forecasts vs. actuals
  • Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, increasing team productivity by 20% and resolving major roadblocks
  • Ensured timely delivery of both fixed-cost SOW-based projects and time-and-material engagements
  • Led recruitment efforts to hire project managers across Capgemini
  • Conducted training sessions for new teams on SAFe Agile, JIRA Align, and JIRA
  • Increased stakeholder engagement through transparent communication and consistent project updates

Team Lead, Agile Project Management

Gartner
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • Optimized a major Elasticsearch upgrade for a large-scale analytics initiative, enhancing search performance across high-volume datasets
  • Led a project to improve the functionality and user experience of the Capterra.com homepage, resulting in increased site traffic
  • Collaborated with product owners to prioritize features and maintain a well-organized JIRA backlog for a software comparison platform
  • Boosted sprint efficiency by proactively resolving blockers and coordinating across teams to ensure timely delivery
  • Enhanced brand visibility for Capterra.com through strategic improvements in pay-per-click advertising and search engine optimization (SEO)

Business Analyst/ Project Manager

KiwiTech
03.2019 - 02.2020
  • Led Agile teams using both Scrum and Kanban methodologies across Healthcare, Banking, Logistics, and E-Commerce domains for mobile and web application development
  • Created comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, requirement specifications, and user stories
  • Conducted gap analyses to evaluate current ("As-Is") versus future ("To-Be") states, identifying areas for process improvement and operational efficiency
  • Oversaw end-to-end delivery of multiple mobile and web-based projects, from requirements gathering and JIRA documentation to execution and closure
  • Provided regular updates to stakeholders on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives

Associate Team Lead

Crestech Software Systems
02.2016 - 03.2019
  • Collected and analyzed requirements for a banking project focused on the Finnone Loan Management System, covering Home Loans, Loans Against Property, Auto Loans, and Personal Loans
  • Initiated and led project meetings, developed detailed project plans, and ensured on-time execution
  • Supervised a team of developers in delivering a comprehensive eCommerce solution
  • Introduced Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices; utilized Gherkin syntax for user story creation, resulting in reduced defect density
  • Oversaw testing teams to ensure delivery of defect-free products to end clients

Business Technology Associate

ZS Associates
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Introduced agile based framework in the organization
  • Developed ETL test cases using SQL for sales process across pharmaceutical value chain in the US market

Business Analyst/Project Manager

Fidelity Information Services
01.2014 - 04.2014
  • Gathered and analyzed business requirements for a Private Banking and Wealth Management application designed to manage investments for High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) across various asset classes, including equities, mutual funds, and bonds, tailored to individual risk profiles
  • Developed detailed Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs) and comprehensive Project Plans to guide successful project execution

Associate Consultant

Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd.
09.2011 - 12.2013
  • Captured requirements and performed testing activities for the Flexcube Private Banking and Wealth Management product
  • Gained exposure to capital market instruments such as mutual funds, bonds, fixed income securities, and equities
  • Enhanced product quality by identifying and reporting defects using SQL-based queries during testing phases

Education

B. Tech - Computer Science Engineering

Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology
DELHI, INDIA
05.2007 - 01.2011

Skills

  • Stakeholder communication
  • Project and Program Management
  • SAFE Agile/Scrum

Personal Information

  • Visa Status: Green Card holder

Domain

  • Wealth Management
  • Loans
  • Insurance
  • AWS Cloud
  • CRM

Certification

Certified Scrum Master

SAFE Product Owner/Product Manager

Certified Agile Coach

Timeline

Manager

Capgemini Americas
05.2022 - Current

Team Lead, Agile Project Management

Gartner
02.2020 - 09.2021

Business Analyst/ Project Manager

KiwiTech
03.2019 - 02.2020

Associate Team Lead

Crestech Software Systems
02.2016 - 03.2019

Business Technology Associate

ZS Associates
05.2014 - 05.2015

Business Analyst/Project Manager

Fidelity Information Services
01.2014 - 04.2014

Associate Consultant

Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd.
09.2011 - 12.2013

B. Tech - Computer Science Engineering

Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology
05.2007 - 01.2011
SONIA OBEROIProject And Program Manager