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PRIYADHARSINI RATHINAVEL

Glasgow

Summary

Experienced Project Delivery & Contract Manager with over 14 years of proven success in managing end-to-end technology transformation, contract management, and data-driven projects. Skilled in overseeing complex, multi-million-pound engagements across public and private sectors. Adept at lifecycle contract management, stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and quality assurance. Trusted advisor to senior leadership, with strong commercial acumen and the ability to resolve disputes and negotiate change orders, SoWs, and critical contract clauses.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Delivery Director

Presidio
11.2023 - Current
  • Lead strategic end-to-end contract management and delivery on enterprise transformation projects
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal leadership on commercial terms, scope control, and risk exposure
  • Facilitate contract reviews, redline negotiations, and resolution of delivery or contractual disputes
  • Collaborate with finance, legal, and delivery leads to ensure commercial targets and contract obligations are met
  • Drive stakeholder engagement and margin optimization through proactive contract lifecycle oversight

Director - Data, Analytics & AI

Freespace
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Delivered full-cycle data and AI implementation projects with a strong focus on contract adherence and client success
  • Partnered with legal and compliance teams to mitigate delivery risks and ensure contractual safeguards
  • Introduced contract management templates and tools to streamline operations and minimize delivery bottlenecks
  • Supported negotiations of change requests and developed risk-adjusted recommendations for client escalations

QA Manager / Scrum Master

Caterpillar
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw QA and Agile delivery for large-scale technology initiatives; managed contracts with third-party vendors/installers
  • Conducted contract performance analysis and ensured adherence to quality benchmarks and compliance requirements
  • Resolved complex delivery issues through collaborative contract interpretation and client negotiation
  • Delivered ongoing training and guidance to teams on commercial and contractual best practices

Education

Master of Computer Applications -

Bharathiar University

BSc - Electronics and Communication Systems

Bharathiar University

Master of Science - Data Analytics

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Contract & Commercial Management

  • Strategic Risk & Issue Mitigation

  • Project & Programme Delivery Leadership

  • Client Relationship Management

  • Change Order & SoW Negotiations

  • Contractual Dispute Resolution

  • Agile & Scrum Methodologies

  • Financial Analysis & Margin Improvement

  • Regulatory Compliance & ISO Standards

  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership

  • Project Management

  • Contract Tools

  • Financial Analysis

  • Documentation

  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

  • Strong understanding of professional services contracts

  • Resilient and adaptable under high-pressure environments

  • Proven ability to influence at all levels including C-suite

  • Detail-oriented with a strong grasp of contractual obligations and risk frameworks

Certification

Certified Scrum Master

Additional Information

Available to travel across the UK for project or client requirements, Experienced in subcontractor engagement and oversight, Proven success in improving contract compliance and driving measurable business outcomes

Key Skills Attributes

  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Strong understanding of professional services contracts
  • Resilient and adaptable under high-pressure environments
  • Proven ability to influence at all levels including C-suite
  • Detail-oriented with a strong grasp of contractual obligations and risk frameworks

Timeline

Delivery Director

Presidio
11.2023 - Current

Director - Data, Analytics & AI

Freespace
10.2022 - 11.2023

QA Manager / Scrum Master

Caterpillar
06.2019 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Data Analytics

University of Strathclyde
04.2001 -

Master of Computer Applications -

Bharathiar University

BSc - Electronics and Communication Systems

Bharathiar University

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