Sri Kolanu

Planning, Risk Management & Analysis Team Collaboration & Relationship Building Tools, Techniques & Agility

Project Leadership & Execution

• Spearheaded complex projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and scope.
• Designed and maintained detailed project schedules using tools like Smartsheet to track milestones and dependencies.
• Managed cross-functional collaboration across IT, cybersecurity, and business units to support seamless execution.
• Created tailored project plans responsive to evolving business priorities and technical needs.
• Actively identified potential risks and crafted mitigation strategies, keeping projects on track and stakeholders informed.
• Led regular status meetings and produced concise reports to communicate progress and flag challenges..
• Cultivated strong partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders to foster trust and drive results.
• Facilitated productive team discussions, resolved roadblocks, and maintained a motivating team environment.
• Ensured smooth communication across time zones and diverse teams, bridging operational gaps.
• Adept in managing deliverables and documentation in shared drives and collaborative platforms.
• Applied structured methodologies and agile principles to adapt to shifting project requirements.
• Committed to continuous improvement, leveraging feedback and data to refine processes and boost team efficiency.

• Responsible to thoroughly understand and communicate stakeholder requirements.
• Establish clear ownership for project tasks.
• Coordinate and facilitate delivery of project objectives.
• Track progress and review project tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assess project issues and risks and identify solutions to resolve/mitigate.
• Proactively communicate project status, issues & risks to appropriate stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with internal and external teams.
• Some travel may be required, ~5%
• Help define & maintain PMO processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Maintained records of project milestones, ensuring alignment with overall goals.
• Demonstrated adaptability by learning new tools and techniques relevant to project management tasks.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
• Improved stakeholder satisfaction with detailed project updates and proactive issue resolution.
• Oversaw implementation of new project management software, facilitating more efficient workflow and better project tracking.