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Jay Ladwa

Solihull,UK

Summary

Focused and driven IT Project Manager with a proven record of spearheading technology departments and projects for Telecommunication businesses. In-depth technical knowledge and project management skills. Delivering information and technology solutions to leadership teams.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

IT project manager

Obsidian Consulting Ltd
Solihull, West Midlands
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Worked as a contractor for Virgin Media 02 as a IT Project Manager
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
  • Implemented change management processes to adapt to evolving project requirements.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive project documentation, aligning with business objectives, HLD, PID's, Timelines, RAID Logs, etc
  • Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies.
  • Led end-to-end project lifecycles, achieving on-time and within-budget delivery of IT initiatives.
  • Oversaw execution of IT projects from inception to execution.
  • Coordinated project resources, allocating tasks based on team members' strengths and skills.

Senior Property Project Manager

Second City Housing Ltd
Birmingham , West Midlands
01.2021 - 11.2023
  • Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
  • Developed appropriate resources to meet needs of diverse audiences.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
  • Created a Estate Agency which sold, Renovated, Provided Guaranteed Rent to Landlords as a package deal which generated over £1.2 million revenue.
  • Detailed understanding of property maintenance and overseeing in house contractors and 3rd party contractors.
  • Implemented GNB software solution system to improve business efficiencies using an online CRM system to automate all property management tasks including fully integrated paperless bills saving the company £1.5million
  • Successfully negotiated 557 properties and generated over £278k revenue per month in 2021.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Senior Property Project Manager

Open House Agency
Warwick, Warwickshire
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Dealing with rent arrears, tenants deposits, check outs and property maintenance
  • Good knowledge of tenancy law and dispute management and current legislation
  • Maintaining accurate database of managed properties including debt and stock management
  • Generated 210 new business opportunities and successfully delivered over £1 million profit back into the agency.
  • Explained terms of sale or conditions of lease to facilitate informed decision-making.
  • Researched property market and advised on up-to-date property value.
  • Contributed to significant business revenue growth within commercial and residential property divisions.
  • Prepared legal documents during transactions and maintained organised record of tasks on hand.
  • Scheduled workers to carry out maintenance work to properties as needed.

Dental practice manager

My Dentist
Coventry, West Midlands
12.2017 - 12.2018
  • Arranged duty and holiday rotations, liaising with staff to provide satisfactory coverage.
  • Conferred with suppliers of goods and services, security personnel and pharmaceutical representatives on behalf of practice.
  • Facilitated smooth practice operations, making arrangements for practice equipment maintenance to minimise malfunctions.
  • Resolved issues by recording and investigating complaints and recommending remedial actions.
  • Drafted timely financial reports as required by principals.
  • Responded promptly to general enquiries and record requests from physicians to minimise patient service delays.
  • Performed payroll duties and made appropriate returms to HMRC and Health Services Superannuation Scheme.

Area operations manager

Casna Group
Camden, London
12.2014 - 12.2017
  • Reduced costs and improved operations by analysing processes and customer feedback.
  • Minimised discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
  • Led overall direction, coordination and evaluation of department functions.
  • Managed and motivated high-performing teams for successful KPI attainment.
  • Strategically scheduled and managed 250+ staff members, maintaining high-performing business operations.
  • Noted employee absences and grievances, and improved team development and performance with right training.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Tourism and Hospitality Management

Coventry University
Coventry
09.1998 - 09.2001

Diploma of Higher Education - CIPD

Coventry University
Coventry
02.2002 - 07.2002

ITIL 4 Foundation

Knowledge Academy
01.2024 - 04.2024

Prince 2 Foundation & Practitioner

Knowledge Academy

Scrum Master Certification

Knowledge Academy

ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment - Domestic Energy Assessment

ABBE Quality Accredited
Birmingham
12.2023

Skills

  • Lifecycle project delivery
  • Expert in Monday, Jira, MS Project, Asana, Trello,
  • IT budget and cost control
  • Excel proficiency
  • Project Documentation
  • Interpersonal And Written Communication
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Manager

Languages

Hindi
Intermediate
Gujarati
Advanced (C1)
Punjabi
Advanced

Timeline

ITIL 4 Foundation

Knowledge Academy
01.2024 - 04.2024

IT project manager

Obsidian Consulting Ltd
01.2022 - 09.2024

Senior Property Project Manager

Second City Housing Ltd
01.2021 - 11.2023

Senior Property Project Manager

Open House Agency
01.2019 - 01.2021

Dental practice manager

My Dentist
12.2017 - 12.2018

Area operations manager

Casna Group
12.2014 - 12.2017

Diploma of Higher Education - CIPD

Coventry University
02.2002 - 07.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Tourism and Hospitality Management

Coventry University
09.1998 - 09.2001

Prince 2 Foundation & Practitioner

Knowledge Academy

Scrum Master Certification

Knowledge Academy

ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment - Domestic Energy Assessment

ABBE Quality Accredited
Jay Ladwa