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aarthiha sivalinganathaan

aarthiha sivalinganathaan

Summary

Accomplished Senior Project Manager with 6+ years of outstanding performance in the dynamic technology industry. Proven track record of success in leading cross-functional teams and optimizing processes. Passionate about knowledge sharing and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Highly analytical with a keen eye for detail, adept at driving business opportunities, and resolving issues efficiently. A high-achiever known for consistently delivering results and driving growth within organizations.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
3

Certifications

Work history

Compuco (Compucorp Ltd)
London

Senior Project Manager
03.2021 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Transformation & Innovation : Developed and implemented process improvements and forward-looking solutions to enhance project management efficiency and benefit the organization. Examples include creating a streamlined website creation process and integrating epic structure into JIRA for faster contract invoicing.
  • Resource Management : Centralized and prioritized specification and ad-hoc requests for the Product team, ensuring project delivery alignment based on client backgrounds, technical complexities, and dependencies. This approach guaranteed client satisfaction and successful project outcomes.
  • Business Growth : Established strategies to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities for Compuco products, creating lead management workflows within the CRM system to facilitate future sales efforts.
  • Budgeting & Reporting : Conducted regular budget reviews, provided transparent monthly reporting, justified resource allocation, and managed invoicing schedules, ensuring a steady income stream for the organization. Kept senior client sponsors informed through Project Board Meetings.
  • Project Delivery Oversight : Orchestrated all aspects of project delivery, from requirements gathering to UAT. Facilitated effective communication between clients and the product team, ensured configuration and page specifications were met, and maintained a high standard of deliverable quality.
  • Client Engagement : Managed client relationships, addressed scope changes, and booked development time to implement feedback. Supported training sessions and contributed to go-live/release planning.
  • Project Administration : Introduced clients to Compuco's processes and tools, obtaining clear deliverable sign-offs to prevent disputes. Created and maintained project timelines, incorporating accurate build estimates and resource availability to manage client expectations efficiently.

Compucorp (Compucorp Ltd)
London

Product / Project Manager
08.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Conducted client-specific risk assessments, ensuring security updates and client retention.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams throughout project lifecycles to ensure stability and client satisfaction.
  • Facilitated client demos, virtual training, and documentation for core product adaptations.
  • Solely managed security release processes.
  • Conducted cost research for web platform adaptations, enabling more efficient releases.
  • Personally oversaw development and staging site deployments to meet acceptance criteria.
  • Leveraged Drupal expertise to offer alternative solutions, increasing support contracts.
  • Managed monthly invoicing for Drupal 8 maintenance clients.

TWO Digital Marketing
Leatherhead, Surrey

Project Manager
06.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Created comprehensive project documentation, including Gantt charts, to define scope, plan activities, and anticipate resource requirements while aligning projects with the organization's strategy.
  • Led daily team stand-ups to identify and resolve impediments, while also considering potential interdependencies with other projects.
  • Utilized assessments of team members' strengths and achievements to efficiently delegate tasks.
  • Fostered active participation in meetings, encouraging input once resources and deadlines were established.
  • Oversaw the production of necessary deliverables, ensuring projects achieved their expected outcomes and benefits.
  • Negotiated and managed physical and financial resources across projects, optimizing efficiency and adapting to tight deadlines, taking corrective action as needed.
  • Minimized uncertainty through risk analysis, determining likelihood and impact, and developed contingency plans.
  • Established and tracked budgets using customized invoicing software, providing transparent reporting to meet specific funder requirements.
  • Managed client expectations regarding scope, timeline, and budget through regular stakeholder meetings, gathering feedback on project development.
  • Introduced a culture of continuous improvement through critical thinking and regular retrospectives, integrating lessons learned into initial project plans.
  • Prepared follow-on action recommendations and proposals to support final deliverables post-launch, ensuring a smooth transition into ongoing support and maintenance.

Fiare
London

Project Manager
01.2017 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Leveraged technical expertise and systems knowledge to recommend more cost-effective approaches and maximize savings based on client requirements.
  • Cultivated and managed relationships with third-party vendors to seamlessly integrate analytics tools with Fiare's off-the-shelf solutions, subsequently expanding business opportunities.
  • Compiled cost data and manually generated monthly invoices.
  • Conducted weekly verbal status reports with senior stakeholders, followed by detailed meeting minutes for documentation.
  • Ensured all pertinent actions received proper approval and sign-off, archiving these documents for future reference.
  • Developed methods for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting, assuming responsibility for day-to-day operations after project transitioned into maintenance mode.
  • Stayed current with industry trends by attending relevant technology events, ensuring the implementation of best practices.

Certification

  • Associate member, APM - December 2018 - Present
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt, Catalyst Consulting - June 2019
  • PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner, BCS - June/December 2017

Skills

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Resource Management
  • Risk Management
  • Communication
  • Quality Assurance
  • Change Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Negotiation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Crisis Management
  • Ethical Considerations

Education

University of Reading
Reading

Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
09.2013 - 12.2016
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