Krishna Pandurangi
Seabrook
Summary
Dynamic Project Director at Goulburn Valley Health with extensive experience in digital transformation and strategic leadership. Successfully managed a $16 million project portfolio, resulting in $2 million in savings and improved operational efficiency. Proficient in vendor selection and stakeholder engagement, consistently delivering strong ROI while cultivating team development and enhancing client relations. Committed to leveraging expertise to drive future innovations and efficiencies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Director
Goulburn Valley Health
Shepparton
11.2021 - Current
- Led the Project Management Office (PMO), overseeing a portfolio of six projects totalling $16 million, delivering an anticipated $6.9 million ROI over three years
- Managed cross-functional teams of six direct reports and 20 SMEs, including Account Management, Implementation, Customer Success, and Support
- Executed GVH’s Digitalisation Strategy, eliminating paper processes to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency
- Selected and negotiated contracts with vendors for critical projects, achieving significant cost savings and aligning solutions with strategic objectives
- Negotiated a $2 million savings across nine health services by securing a single PO Scanning & Document Management System license
- Chose vendors for the Care Manager Project, implementing a solution under a tight three-month deadline
- Implemented new PMO systems and processes, standardising organisational project management practices
- Developed and executed change management strategies, overcoming resistance by engaging stakeholders through presentations, workshops, and training
- Achieved operational efficiencies, such as reducing invoice processing time from 5 minutes to 30 seconds, saving over 400 staff hours annually
- Acted as the critical liaison between GVH and external stakeholders, including vendors, unions, and other health services
- Negotiated with unions and departmental heads, gaining buy-in for project changes affecting business operations
- Led vendor selection and strategic negotiations, saving $2 million through economies of scale
- Improved efficiency by automating invoice processing, resulting in $400,000 annual savings for GVH
- Delivered the project under budget, providing significant ROI and enhancing patient care with faster prescription processing
- Increased telehealth prescriptions by 40%, contributing to increased revenue and improved service delivery
- Managed a high-profile project impacting all employees, streamlining payroll and rostering systems across eight hospitals
- Projected savings of $984,000 over three years, with additional revenue generated by providing payroll services to other health services
Founder & Sales Director
Prosumer Group Pty Ltd
Melbourne
12.2012 - 11.2021
- Expanded operations into eight international markets, increasing revenue from $50,000 to $8 million
- Managed all financial aspects, achieving a gross profit margin of 25% by optimising costs and diversifying revenue streams
- Developed and executed market entry strategies for China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other Southeast Asian countries
- Negotiated contracts with key clients and suppliers, enhancing market position and mitigating risks
- Built strategic partnerships with over 70 growers and multiple buyers, fostering strong relationships to ensure quality and reliability
- Introduced innovative technologies and sustainable practices by selecting vendors aligned with environmental standards
- Oversaw end-to-end supply chain management, optimising processes from procurement to delivery and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations
Service Delivery Manager
DXC Technologies
Melbourne
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed a team of 40 professionals across onshore and offshore locations, delivering healthcare solutions to over 300 clients
- Improved team performance by implementing training programs and promoting five team members to leadership roles
- Led the quality assurance strategy for 11 ANZ healthcare products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client satisfaction
- Managed budgets totalling $1.8 million, optimising resource allocation and project delivery timelines
Education
Executive MBA -
University of Melbourne
08.2024
Master of Information Technology (Honours) -
University of New England
01.2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
University of Madras
01.2003
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- P&L Management
- Digital Transformation
- Change Management
- Vendor Selection
- Negotiation
- Operational Efficiency
- Budget Oversight
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Client Relations
- Team Leadership
- Team Development
- Technical Acumen in Healthcare IT
- International Business Development
- Agile methodologies
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Management
- SQL
- Healthcare IT systems
- Digital transformation
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Change management
- Progress tracking
- Scope definition
- Agile methodology
- IT project management
- Vendor management
- Business acumen
Certification
- Six Sigma White Belt, 2013
- ITIL Foundation Certification, 2017
Accomplishments
- Expanded business operations into three new markets, mitigating risk and broadening revenue streams.
- Quadrupled revenue from $2 million to $8 million within two years at Prosumer Group.
- Negotiated significant cost savings, including a $2 million vendor contract reduction at GVH.
- Earned a Dean's Commendation for Excellence in Managerial Economics during the Executive MBA program.
Languages
Telugu
Professional
Tamil
Professional
Hindi
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Director
Goulburn Valley Health
11.2021 - Current
Service Delivery Manager
DXC Technologies
04.2017 - 05.2018
Founder & Sales Director
Prosumer Group Pty Ltd
12.2012 - 11.2021
Executive MBA -
University of Melbourne
Master of Information Technology (Honours) -
University of New England
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
University of Madras
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