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Vikas Ram

Morrisville,NC

Summary

IT Associate Project Manager with a robust 5-year track record of spearheading small to large-scale projects across enterprise levels. Adept in driving transitions and global transformations with a creative and strategic approach. Proficient in utilizing Service Management tools, excelling in Portfolio, Stakeholder, Change Management, and well-versed in PMI, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Project Manager

Cardinal Health
03.2021 - Current
  • Orchestrated the entire project lifecycle, managing technical and operational initiatives for a diverse client base, leveraging both traditional and innovative project management practices within an Agility framework
  • Forged partnerships with project sponsors to crystallize the scope and objectives of multifaceted projects
  • Streamlined resource onboarding, budget allocation, team mentorship, and resource deployment across teams
  • Guided forecasting efforts, aligning program targets with organizational aspirations, and managed key documents such as SOW, Change Orders, Resource Plans, Risk, and Time Management
  • Revamped departmental SOPs to adapt to evolving business demands, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
  • Navigated third-party vendor collaborations, monitoring project progress, risks, and key milestones
  • Established robust communication channels with internal stakeholders, building a foundation of trust and a deep understanding of client-specific requirements.

IT Business Analyst

Cognizant Technologies
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • Transformed customer concepts into actionable functional requirements for the development and project teams
  • Curated and sustained operational analytical tools, including reports and dashboards, to drive strategic decisions
  • Championed customer satisfaction throughout project transitions by thoroughly grasping client needs
  • Conducted business requirement analyses to inform annual budget forecasts and operational expenditures
  • Employed quantitative techniques and data visualization to craft compelling presentations
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews with business users to gather process insights and user story specifications
  • Analyzed current processes, architected future business workflows, and facilitated changes to organizational and IT frameworks
  • Meticulously documented business rule analyses and process attributes essential for business process execution.

Education

Skills

  • Requirements Gathering
  • Client Interfacing
  • Project Reporting
  • Scope Management
  • Scrum Framework
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Task Delegation
  • Project Scheduling

Timeline

Associate Project Manager

Cardinal Health
03.2021 - Current

IT Business Analyst

Cognizant Technologies
10.2019 - 02.2021

Vikas Ram