Toshalina Nayak
Austin,TX
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with over 10 years of experience leading digital transformation, SaaS implementations, and product development in highly regulated and fast-paced industries. Skilled in change management, process optimization, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration, with a proven track record of delivering measurable efficiency gains, cost savings, and user adoption improvements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager, Digital Transformation
Takeda Pharmaceuticals (via Randstad)
Thousand Oaks, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Digital Transformation & Process Optimization - Deployed 15+ eForms/eLogbooks across labs, reducing paper 70%, turnaround time 30%, and saving $300K+ annually
- Change Management & Compliance - Oversaw TrackWise/global change controls, ensuring 100% GxP compliance and achieving right-first-time execution
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management - Directed LabViva system rollout across 6+ departments, managing vendors and aligning workflows with SAP Ariba, generating $250K+ annual gains
- Lean & Operational Excellence - Implemented 5S & Kanban, cutting duplicate orders 25%, improving lab utilization 40%, saving $200K+, and certifying 6 labs
Project Manager
Atana
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Product Strategy & User Engagement - Revamped product framework from linear to personalized model, boosting user engagement 35% and learning effectiveness 25%
- Analytics & Insight Development - Launched Atana Insights dashboard with 3rd-party integrations, enhancing HR/L&D tracking and increasing adoption 40%
- Agile Project Delivery - Managed product roadmap via JIRA, accelerating delivery timelines 50% and improving cross-team collaboration
- Market Expansion & Customer Growth - Delivered 8 successful course launches and a new course suite, driving 23% enrollment growth and raising customer satisfaction 18%
Project Manager
SAIRA Solutions
Los Angeles, CA
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Agile SaaS Delivery - Delivered government SaaS projects ahead of schedule, ensuring compliance and high client satisfaction
- End-to-End Product Ownership - Directed lifecycle of flagship EPALS product, boosting adoption 30% through feature development
- Stakeholder & Contract Management - Secured high-value contracts via RFPs/proposals, driving business growth
- Process Optimization - Improved sprint completion 15% by refining Agile practices
Project Manager, E-Learning Division | Business Analyst
T.I.M.E.
Hyderabad, India
06.2014 - 04.2021
- Product Management & Revenue Growth - Managed 10+ e-learning products, driving 28% revenue growth to $15M annually
- Digital Innovation - Launched first video e-learning course, capturing 22% of high school market in Year 1
- Business Analysis & Forecasting - Conducted research and forecasting, expanding partnerships with major institutions
- Audit & Efficiency Improvement - Partnered with Deloitte on internal audit, cutting costs 40% through vendor/procurement optimization
Relationship Manager
Citibank
Mumbai, India
06.2012 - 05.2014
- Client Relationship Management - Managed 30+ corporate accounts (Schneider, Reliance, Tata), ensuring retention and growth
- Cross-Border Collaboration - Coordinated with Citi APAC offices (Singapore, China, Japan) to streamline regional operations
- Partnership Development - Worked with multinational banks (Deutsche Bank, ICICI) to deliver business services and drive revenue
Education
Masters in Business Administration -
S P Jain Institute of Management & Research
Mumbai, India03-2012
Bachelor of Technology -
Birla Institute of Technology Mesra
Mesra, India03-2009
Skills
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Agile methodologies
- Scrum
- Product Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Change Management
- Risk Management
- Operational Excellence
- Process Optimization
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Market Research
- Client relationship management
Tools
JIRA, MS Project, Aha!, Trello, Confluence, Figma, Smartsheets, MIRO, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Planner
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Project Manager, Digital Transformation
Takeda Pharmaceuticals (via Randstad)
06.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Atana
07.2022 - 02.2024
Project Manager
SAIRA Solutions
10.2021 - 06.2022
Project Manager, E-Learning Division | Business Analyst
T.I.M.E.
06.2014 - 04.2021
Relationship Manager
Citibank
06.2012 - 05.2014
Masters in Business Administration -
S P Jain Institute of Management & Research
Bachelor of Technology -
Birla Institute of Technology Mesra