Varun Shankar

Leading Scrum Teams using Agile methodology, drove process improvements, & automated reports using Power BI and Azure. Performed data analytics, developed strategies, and roadmaps to improve client experience, business efficiency, and maximize revenue and profits. Implementing innovative project management tools and approaches for enhanced efficiency. Leading multi-functional teams in executing data migration and security projects. Administering resourcing, onboarding, off boarding, and project support activities. Ensuring seamless project delivery and adherence to timelines; collaborating with stakeholders to drive project success. Conducting project reviews to identify process gaps and enhance project outcomes. Managing CRM activities to maintain strong customer relationships. Developed project charters, gathered requirements, and prepared budget proposals, finalizing budget, scope, and resources. Created and updated project management plans, schedules, and tracked progress using MS Project. Monitored resource availability, assigned tasks, and utilized Earned Value Management for performance tracking. Conducted weekly status reporting, managed risks, issues, and scope, and ensured targeted profit margins; Led large-scale transformation programs. Administered and mentored the local engagement team and project management resources. Contributed to setting up PMO teams and conducted internal training on PM/PMO knowledge areas.

Created maintenance orders using SAP PM, obtained OEM certificates, and ensured timely renewal of essential documents. Identified and developed vendors, reviewed quotes, finalized vendors, and raised purchase/work orders using SAP ERP; ensured timely delivery of materials/services as per PO/WO terms.

Prepared monthly financial action plans, verified invoices, and coordinated with finance for pending payments. Managed resources, maintained project documentation, updated metrics, and published reports for review meetings.

Scheduled, tracked, and updated project timelines using MS Project. Led project team meetings, tracked critical path activities, and suggested schedule acceleration methods. Provided weekly status reports to clients and reported project status using Power BI analytics. Enhanced and customized Power BI features, performed quality checks on schedules and reports. Mentored junior team members, setup PMO, & offered project management best practices & process improvement suggestions. Clearly outlined project goals, deliverables, milestones, and constraints in collaboration with stakeholders. Conducted thorough risk assessments at the beginning of the project to identify potential risks and uncertainties. Tracked budget vs. actual costs, resource utilization, risk and issue management, and scope/change management.

Mentored junior PMO team members, monitored timesheets, and published KPIs. Validated and published resource capacity and monthly operations review reports. Assessed the impact and likelihood of each identified risk to prioritize them based on severity and probability. Developed a detailed project plan that includes tasks, timelines, resources, dependencies, and responsibilities. Identified reasons for KPI shortfalls and provided action items for improvement. Prepared sales and operations, financial, project costing, and profitability reports, presenting them to program leadership.