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Seema Ankadavar

Coventry,UK

Summary

Accomplished Delivery Manager with extensive expertise in agile methodology, planning, stakeholder management and supplier relationship management. Proficient in using agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, Copilot and Project Planner to drive project success. Demonstrated ability to adopt agile methodologies effectively, manage risks, develop schedules, and communicate strategically. Strong background in IT infrastructure libraries (ITIL) and retail commerce. Worked on implementation of Kafka confluent during migration from Kafka in Location services. Career goal: To leverage strategic thinking and networking skills to lead high-impact projects within dynamic organisations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Delivery Manager

Sainsbury's - Plug & Play
Coventry
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Worked on multiple project delivery schedules (Gantt Chart, project planner) under initiative 35 - GM Plug & Play.
  • Managed 3 delivery schedules to optimise resource allocation and project outcomes, adhering to strict timelines and organisational goals
  • Managed and coordinated with vendors and business for smooth execution of project.
  • Provided delivery confidence by removing blockers or impediments affecting plans and developing solutions for difficult situations.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations through regular updates and strategic communications, building trust and confidence.
  • Conducted regular team meetings to review progress, set objectives, and foster collaborative working environment.
  • Led risk assessment sessions, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies to minimise impact.
  • Developed comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and presentations, to support project goals.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to drive project initiatives, resulting in successful product launches.
  • Prioritised high-value tasks by understanding team cultures and assigning projects based on skills and knowledge.
  • Managed complex internal and external dependencies while planning IT delivery.

Delivery Manager

Sainsbury's - Locations
Bangalore, India
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Guided team in delivery of Kafka Confluent during migration from Kafka.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to junior team members, enhancing their skills and fostering professional development.
  • Managed delivery schedules to optimize resource allocation and project outcomes, adhering to strict timelines.
  • Provided delivery confidence by removing blockers or impediments affecting plans and developing solutions for difficult situations.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations through regular updates and strategic communications, building trust and confidence.
  • Facilitated team delivery flows by managing pace and tempo of work assigned to each department.
  • Customer feedback analyzed to identify areas for improvement, leading to enhanced service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Coached and mentored team members to apply appropriate Agile and Lean methodologies.
  • Directed daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.
  • Teams focus on most essential aspects of product and service delivery to consistently achieve objectives.
  • Implemented agile methodologies to streamline processes, increasing team efficiency and productivity.

Delivery Manager

Sainsbury's - Supplier Experience
London
05.2020 - 10.2022
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive delivery plan that enabled successful completion of projects within budget, and ahead of schedule.
  • Managed distributed team of developers, business stakeholders, project management staff, third-party vendors, and coordinated their efforts to ensure successful project completion.
  • Regularly communicated project status and updates to senior management, stakeholders, and other relevant parties.
  • Utilised agile methodology to deliver customer-driven solutions that improved user experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Miro.
  • Monitored project progress and identified potential risks, mitigating issues that could cause project delays, and cost overruns.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation that outlined project requirements, scope, and objectives.
  • Negotiated with stakeholders to ensure project requirements were met, and customer expectations exceeded.
  • Created automated reporting systems that tracked project milestones and enabled data-driven decision making.

Education

BE - Computer Science

Vishvesvaraya Technological University
09.2006 - 06.2010

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Agile Methodology
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Agile Tools -Jira, Confluence, Miro, Project Planner
  • Agile methodologies adoption
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Risk Analysis
  • Schedule development
  • Communication skills
  • Networking skills
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Infrastructure Libraries (ITIL)
  • Retail commerce

Certification

  • SAFe 5.0 Scrum certified
  • Agile certified
  • ITIL 4.0 certified
  • Generativ AI E0

Languages

English
Fluent

Overall IT Experience

14.5 years

Timeline

Delivery Manager

Sainsbury's - Plug & Play
11.2024 - 05.2025

Delivery Manager

Sainsbury's - Locations
11.2022 - 12.2023

Delivery Manager

Sainsbury's - Supplier Experience
05.2020 - 10.2022

BE - Computer Science

Vishvesvaraya Technological University
09.2006 - 06.2010

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