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Dipanwita Roy Chowdhury

Dipanwita Roy Chowdhury

Agile Project Manager
Woking,SRY

Summary

  • Value-driven IT Project Manager with 8 years of experience managing complex IT project portfolios ranging from $5M+ to $10M+ across Finance, Banking, Technology, Data Analytics, and Manufacturing.
  • Led cross-functional teams consisting of over 80+ stakeholders to implement projects from conception to completion, while adhering to assigned requirements, budgets, deadlines, and quality standards.
  • Expertise in establishing Agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban, to streamline workflows, team collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Proficient in stakeholder engagement, sprint planning, delivery optimization, change management, and risk mitigation.
  • Demonstrated success in engaging with C-suite executives to translate business strategies into actionable program roadmaps.
  • Championed major agile transformational programs, enhancing resource allocation, outlining project control metrics, providing client-focused solutions, and cultivating a culture of innovation.
  • PMP and Scrum certified, with focus on maximizing organizational value through strategic project delivery.
  • Active Member of PMI UK Chapter, Contributing as Mentor and member of core team to facilitate the Mentorship program.

Overview

8
8

Years of Project Management Experience

Work History

Agile Project Manager

IBM, Electrolux
04.2022 - Current
  • Part of a large consumer-centric digital transformation project for Electrolux to create a 360-degree consumer view across all touchpoints—from onboarding to purchase, service, and repurchase
  • The goal was to enhance the customer journey, drive brand loyalty, and increase lifetime value
  • Led a global team of 50+ stakeholders to deliver the Digital Post-Purchase Journey ensuring successful execution and strategic alignment and Managed project budgets of $9M+
  • Led cross-functional Agile teams in developing and deploying technology solutions across Europe and North America
  • Led PI Planning, backlog grooming, and release management, ensuring continuous product enhancement
  • Raised team efficiency by 25% with strategic leadership and oversight
  • Developed comprehensive weekly status reports that highlighted progress against milestones for each phase, resulting in average reduction of miscommunication by 80%
  • Launched governance frameworks that centralized project oversight, ensured compliance with organizational goals, and maintained performance through key performance indicators KPI and OKRs
  • Minimised costs and waste by 40% in processes and practices by leading continuous improvement initiatives
  • Increased client satisfaction rates by 15% with robust project completion and stakeholder management
  • Enhanced risk management practices, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to reduce project delays by 30%
  • Reduced risks by transitioning Agile practices to Hybrid Agile model and developing Scaled Agile Frameworks
  • Directed multi-disciplinary teams during departmental negotiations; identified inefficacies resulting in a direct reduction of non-essential spending by 20%.

Volunteer in PMI UK Chapter Mentorship Program

PMI UK Chapter
12.2024 - Current
  • Mentor in the Mentorship Program and work with individual professional growth align with PM skills,technical skills and soft skills.
  • Member of the Core mentoring team to facilitate the Mentor and mentee connection and track the progress and final outcome post 6 month of mentorship.

Agile Delivery Manager

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2008 - 04.2022
  • Guided delivery of programmes for different clients, while ensuring seamless resource allocation and project deployment
  • Managed full-fledged project management operations, encompassing requirements mapping, budget formulation, project control measures enforcement, and scope definition
  • Client: Experian
  • Led a team of 7 Scrum Masters and 4 Project Managers to drive the expansion of the credit rating client account, ensuring seamless project execution and enhanced client engagement
  • Implemented financial forecasting models and minimized overhead costs by 25%, optimizing project budgets and resource utilization
  • Reduced risks by 30% by actively identifying and resolving issues
  • Improved product quality by 40% for regional releases and team productivity by 60% through implementing Agile and Kanban processes
  • Oversaw engineering projects efficiently, using Agile-based Scrum methodologies from start to finish
  • Directly liaised with the client programme director and led multiple customer project teams in Bulgaria, Monaco, and the UK.
  • Managed relationships with key stakeholders to ensure smooth project deliveries and overall satisfaction.
  • Acted as a liaison between the delivery team and upper management, effectively communicating concerns and suggestions for improvements.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration of processes and systems, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Monitored customer quality metrics and took proactive steps to implement resolutions and restore acceptable levels.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading to improved delivery efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Client: Old Mutual
  • Spearheaded a digital transformation project valued at $10M+, improving customer experience and reducing turnaround time.
  • Introduced CI/CD automation using GitHub and Jenkins, reducing deployment time by 40%.
  • Directed change management, risk management, estimation, and budget review functions comprehensively.
  • Enhanced delivery efficiency and cost-effectiveness, leading to improved operational performance.
  • Managed delivery using a Hybrid model, ensuring a smooth transition between Agile and traditional approaches.
  • Facilitated cross-functional meetings to address challenges, share best practices, and strategize plans for future growth.
  • Client: TD Bank
  • Delivered a scalable, reusable technology solution integrating EasyWeb and TD Mobile App, contributing to a $20M+ initiative.
  • Controlled budgets of $2M-$3M, ensuring financial efficiency and strategic alignment.
  • Elevated delivery quality by 20% through structured KPI measures and performance audits.
  • Coordinated a critical project aimed at reusable, flexible, and scalable product-agnostic capability.
  • Played a paramount role in improving project outcomes through holistic planning, risk assessment, business process understanding, and change management.
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
  • Reduced customer complaints by implementing proactive communication strategies with clients.
  • Implemented quality control measures for all deliveries, resulting in fewer errors and increased customer satisfaction.

Project Leader /Onsite Coordinator/Backup Project Manager

GE Energy, Transportation
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Established strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication throughout the entire project lifecycle.
  • Conducted thorough post-project evaluations to identify areas for future improvement in both processes and performance metrics.
  • Achieved project success by efficiently allocating resources and managing schedules.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined clear goals, timelines, and milestones for all stakeholders involved.
  • Managed team meetings and discussed project's goals and objectives.
  • Managed scope changes effectively, minimizing potential disruptions to timelines or budgets while still meeting client expectations.
  • Aligned with staff members to develop, identify and achieve assigned goals and initiatives.
  • Reduced project risks through comprehensive risk assessments and proactive mitigation strategies.
  • Consistently met deadlines by diligently tracking progress and implementing effective time management strategies.
  • Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on project management principles and techniques for career growth opportunities.
  • Successfully led multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a focus on priorities, resource allocation, and overall strategic objectives.

Software Engineer

Infosys
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Worked as a BI developer in Infosys and had hands on experience on different BI tools like reporting tools - actuate, crystal, cognos, ETL tool - Informatica Talend and PL/SQL.I have worked for clients like ABN AMRO and APPLE.
  • Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
  • Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Leadership Strategy & Digital Marketing

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Bachelor of Technology - undefined

WBUT

PMP (Project Management Professional), Project - undefined

Management Institute

CSM (Certified Scrum Master) -

Scrum Alliance

DASSM (Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master) -

Project Management Institute
07.2023 - 07.2023

AZ-900 – AWS Cloud Foundational Certification - undefined

Skills

  • Program & Project Management
  • Risk Management & Mitigation
  • Change Management
  • Project Life Cycle Management
  • Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
  • Agile & Waterfall Methodologies;
  • Budgeting, Cost control, ROI Analysis
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Stakeholder mapping
  • Vendor & Contract management
  • Reporting & Escalation management
  • Resource Allocation & Capacity planning
  • Technical Proficiencies
  • Jira Confluence Kendis Miro MS Project MS Excel & Power point GenAI Overview for Project managers Practical Application of Gen AI Informatica Cognos BI Domain

Teamwork and collaboration

Organized and efficient

Problem-solving

Leadership qualities

Time management

Adaptability and dependability

Relationship building

Customer service

Decision-making

MS Office

Conflict resolution

[State] Driver's license

Budgeting and finance

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programs

Timeline

Volunteer in PMI UK Chapter Mentorship Program - PMI UK Chapter
12.2024 - Current
Project Management Institute - DASSM (Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master),
07.2023 - 07.2023
Agile Project Manager - IBM, Electrolux
04.2022 - Current
Agile Delivery Manager - Tata Consultancy Services
01.2008 - 04.2022
Project Leader /Onsite Coordinator/Backup Project Manager - GE Energy, Transportation
01.2008 - 01.2016
Software Engineer - Infosys
01.2005 - 12.2007
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies - Master of Business Administration, Leadership Strategy & Digital Marketing
WBUT - Bachelor of Technology,
Management Institute - PMP (Project Management Professional), Project,
- AZ-900 – AWS Cloud Foundational Certification,
Scrum Alliance - CSM (Certified Scrum Master),

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