Sugam Sharma

Spearheaded the implementation of change control processes and tracking mechanisms to evaluate alterations in project scope, vendors, materials - optimizing for product quality, budget, and timeline adherence. Orchestrated cross-functional teams, supply chain, testing processes, and stakeholder management to streamline product development lifecycles and software development life cycle through comprehensive program management oversight. Utilized project management tools like MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet etc. for accurate tracking and ensured timely completion with "zero" misses in the schedule. Implemented and promoted effective Scrum practices, fostering improved collaboration, streamlined processes, and enhanced project outcomes for the team.

Created a tendering and Procurement tracker in Google sheets, effectively managing vendor onboarding and reducing inventory loss by 2.3x. Tracked and communicated project risks and opportunities to C-level, avoiding cost and time overruns by 40%. Prepared project schedule tracker, cash flow, and subcontractors' management sheet.

Managed Vendor database and set vendor onboarding criteria for new vendors, ensuring a consistent and streamlined process. Initiated all activities through integration and implementation of "Monday" interface for seamless vendor collaboration and communication. Created Project planning schedules and tracked project schedules, avoiding time and cost overruns by 20%.

Onboarded new vendors and negotiated with existing ones, decreasing the price of procured materials and optimizing costs. Finalized and monitored project budgets for resource management and allocation, finishing 35 projects with an average of 17% below the assigned budget. Planned and scheduled multiple projects from inception to completion, managing 4-5 projects simultaneously.

Planned and tracked projects in MS Project and Excel on a regular basis to avoid delay in projects. Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders for inventory management. Prepared daily, weekly and monthly progress report for client and head office.

Relevant Coursework – Product Management, Data Sciences, Agile Project Management