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Pallavi - Project Manager

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Location: Texas City, Texas, USA

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Visa: H1B

Pallavi Shevelly Project Manager Email Id [email protected] contact Number :(972)244-3178. Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pallavi-shevelly-821064177/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Project Management Certified Professional with over 10+ years of experience in integrating analytics capacity into functional areas and generating strategic information that enhances products for Fortune 500 organizations. Skilled at identifying patterns and trends, problem areas and bringing across change in product. Works effectively by communicating context and setting result oriented goals. Strong cross functional partnership and communication skills. My strong leadership skills, coupled with a deep understanding of project management methodologies, enable me to effectively manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve project objectives. I excel in all phases of project management, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure. I have a keen ability to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring that projects stay on track and meet their goals. My excellent communication skills enable me to facilitate clear and transparent communication among team members and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment. Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse industries, including [Retail, Healthcare, IT, Financial Services], allowing me to adapt to different environments and project requirements. I am proficient in using industry-standard project management tools and software, which enhances my ability to streamline project workflows and ensure efficient resource allocation. As a dedicated and results-driven Project Manager, I am committed to delivering high-quality outcomes while maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction. I am passionate about continuous improvement and am always seeking opportunities to optimize processes and enhance project performance With a strong commitment to meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations, I am ready to leverage my expertise to drive success in your organization's projects TECHNICAL SNAPSHOT Management Tools: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SharePoint, Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, Rally, Net suite, Tasks & Asana BI Tools: Sisense, Tableau, Alooma, Google Analytics, Heap Analytics, Data stage, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SAP Business Objects, Toad, SPSS Statistics & informatica Databases: MS SQL Server, My SQL, MS Access, Oracle SQL, Cassandra, AWS EC2 & AWS Redshift SKILLS Leadership Communication Organization Skills Problem Solving Adaptability Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Risk Management Team Building & Motivation Financial Management Stakeholder Management Quality Management Ethical Conduct Emotional Intelligence Collaboration & Teamwork CERTIFICATIONS: CSM PMP Professional Experience Project Coordinator OnBlick Sep 2023 Present Lead cross-functional efforts to drive the successful delivery of the program-level execution plan by managing project timelines, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks, addressing HR operational needs, and facilitating seamless communication between compliance, HR, and IT teams to ensure system integrity and organizational compliance Used structured agendas to highlight key decisions, gather feedback, and resolve any regulatory or organizational concerns. Documented decisions and action items and distributed them to all stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment. Implemented a shared communication platform to track project updates, fostered real-time collaboration, and ensured all parties are informed about compliance requirements and project status. Hosted regular stakeholder meetings or check-ins to address questions and concerns, ensuring that all updates are delivered promptly. Created and maintained a detailed Program Execution Plan Microsoft Project. Made updates to the plan to reflect progress, resource changes, and adjustments in the timeline. Ensured the plan included key compliance checkpoints and HR-related deliverables and shared it with stakeholders through a centralized platform for tracking progress. Conducted periodic reviews to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and project milestones. Maintained and published risks, decision registers, action items and progress updates weekly or bi-weekly to the Teams site and notified stakeholders to review, ensuring transparency and accountability in project execution. Used Microsoft Project to track resource availability, skills, and workload. Established guidelines for prioritizing tasks and reallocating resources based on project demands and adjusted assignments to minimize bottlenecks, ensuring optimal productivity across teams. Agile Transformation Project Manager (Retail Industry) Macys, Dallas, TX Jan 2022 May 2023 Developed a comprehensive Agile transformation strategy aligned with organizational objectives and culture. Collaborated with senior management to define goals, expected outcomes, and timelines for the Agile transformation. Engaged with key stakeholders to ensure their understanding and commitment ot Agile principles and practices. Facilitated communication and alignment between stakeholders, teams, and project goals. Facilitated Agile ceremonies ( eg : daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and promote effective team collaboration and communication. Led change management efforts to ensure a smooth transition to Agile, addressing resistance and promoting acceptance among team members. Collaborated with teams to develop project plans, roadmaps, and sprint schedules based on Agile principles and methodologies. Monitored progress, identified impediments, and assisted in removing obstacles to ensure project timelines and objectives are met. Established and tracked key Agile metrics (eg. velocity, burndown charts) to measure team performance and project progress. Provided regular status updates and reports to senior management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommended improvements. Optimized resource allocation and capacity planning to ensure teams have the necessary skills and availability to deliver on sprint goals and project outcomes. Assisted in identifying training needs and facilitate skill development for team members. Identified project risks and developed mitigation strategies to proactively manage and minimize potential impact on project delivery. Conducted retrospectives and gathered feedback to implement improvements ni the Agile transformation process. Environment: Jira, Confluence, Planview, MS Project, Microsoft SharePoint, SharePoint Online, Agile Methodology. Project Manager (Healthcare Industry) Anthem,Norfolk,VA August 2019 - Dec 2021 Developed comprehensive project plans, defining project scope, goals, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with the healthcare service provider's strategic objectives. Collaborated with stakeholders to establish project timelines, resource requirements, and budget constraints. Engaged and communicated effectively with various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, administrators, regulators, and patients, ensuring their needs and expectations are understood and addressed. Provided regular updates and progress reports to stakeholders, keeping them informed about project status, risks, and mitigations. Allocated and managed project resources efficiently, considering the unique requirements and demands of the healthcare industry. Monitored project expenses and ensure adherence to budget constraints, optimizing resource utilization while maintaining quality of care. Ensured that al project activities comply with healthcare industry regulations, standards, and guidelines, including HIPAA, HITECH, and other relevant healthcare regulatory frameworks. Implemented quality control measures and mechanisms to monitor and improve service quality. Maintained accurate project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, risk registers, and other relevant documents. Generated regular status reports and presentations for executive leadership and project stakeholders. Environment: Jira, MS Project 2010, Microsoft SharePoint, SharePoint Online, Agile Methodology. Project Manager (Information Technology &Services) | PaneraBread,S.tLouis,MO Feb 2019 - July 2019 Assisted in coordinating project activities, ensuring that tasks and timelines are communicated effectively to the team. Collaborated with the project manager to develop project plans and schedules and tracked progress against them. Acted as a liaison between the project team and stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and ensuring project updates are conveyed timely. Assisted in preparing and delivering regular project status reports to keep stakeholders informed of project progress, issues, and risks. Helped in managing and assigning tasks to the project team members, monitoring their progress, and ensuring they stay on track to meet deadlines. Coordinated with team members to prioritize and organize their work based on project goals and timelines. Assisted ni identifying potential risks and issues within the project, escalating them to the project manager, and contributing to the development of mitigation strategies. Supported client interactions by assisting in gathering client requirements, providing updates, and addressing inquiries and concerns. Assisted in maintaining project documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, and other relevant project artifacts. Provided support to the project team by addressing their queries, coordinating meetings, and organizing team- building activities. Assisted in tracking project expenses, monitoring budget utilization, and ensuring adherence ot financial constraints. Environment: Jira, MS Project 2013, Microsoft SharePoint, Agile Methodology. Business Analyst / Scrum Master | TransAmerica, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Financial Services Industry - Insurance &Asset Management) May 2018 - Jan 2019 Collaborated with stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze business requirements for insurance-related projects. Conducted workshops and interviews to understand business needs and translate them into clear and actionable user stories and acceptance criteria. Identified areas for process improvement within the insurance domain, including policy management, claims processing, underwriting, and customer service. Worked with stakeholders to optimize existing processes to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. Analyzed insurance data to identify patterns, trends, and insights that can inform decision-making and improve business processes. Managed the product backlog in collaboration with stakeholders, prioritizing features and functionalities based on business value and customer needs. Ensured that the product backlog is maintained, refined, and updated throughout the project lifecycle. Facilitated communication between business stakeholders, development teams, and other relevant parties to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives. Served as a bridge between business units and TI teams, ensuring effective understanding and interpretation of business requirements. Facilitated Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring they run effectively and provide value to the team. Defined and monitored key performance indicators (KPls) related to insurance processes and projects, tracking progress, and identifying areas for improvement. Environment: MS Project 2013, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Lite, C/C++, Oracle R12.1, Agile Methodology Business Analyst / Scrum Master | (Human Resources Technology - Startup) OnBlickInc,Irving,Texas June 2017 - April 2018 Worked closely with the customer to detail and convert business requirements into system and operations requirements while working with external partners to complete the design, development, and implementation of the requirements. Addressed requirements work as a liaison among stakeholders to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate requirements and business processes. Documented the requirements/stories in the form of detailed use cases and sent out the same for inspection to the team for claims data analysis. Facilitated al meetings including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective and Backlog Grooming as a Scrum Master to ensure team's progress by identifying and removing impediments. Monitored the project progress and radiated the information to stakeholders. Identified and mitigated team risks and impediments (Blocking Issues, Critical Defects) daily. Communicated the progress to senior management thru 'Burn down Charts'. Monitored the Quality thru metrics and mentored team thru the project management processes. Environment: MS Project, Agile Methodology, Jira, IBM Cognos Reports, Oracle 10g, SQL, StarTeam, Oracle R12.1, HP ALM (QC) Business Analyst NavayugaGroup,Hyderabad,India July 2013 July 2015 Analyzed the prior documentation and business process for full understanding of the project. Interviewed area experts, asking detailed questions and carefully recording the requirements hereby building a bridge between the business people and technical people. After being on boarded, conducted GAP Analysis by understanding the AS IS business process and the TO BE business process. Conducted JAD sessions, document analysis and one on one interviews with the stakeholders for the requirement elicitation. Conducted Business requirements, Functional and Technical meetings with business groups. Handled change requirements and approvals for the client manager. Prepared high level test cases to check the accuracy of the project. Education Details: Master of Science, Computer Science, University of Illinois, Springfield 2017 Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India 2014 Keywords: cprogramm cplusplus access management business intelligence information technology hewlett packard microsoft Alabama Idaho Missouri Texas Virginia