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Narayanan Venkataramani

Toongabbie,NSW

Summary

Hardworking Senior Project Coordinator highly effective at contributing to project success with exceptional administrative skills. Talented problem-solver, conflict manager and organizer offering 10+ years of progressive Financial Industry experience.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Coordinator

Westpac Banking
11.2020 - 08.2023
  • Streamlined project coordination processes by implementing efficient task management and communication systems.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing comprehensive training on project management tools and methodologies.
  • Reduced project timelines through effective delegation of tasks and monitoring progress to ensure timely completion.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project execution, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Developed detailed project plans with clear objectives, milestones, and resource allocation, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project success.
  • Evaluated project performance upon completion to identify areas for improvement in future initiatives.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to gather requirements and set expectations, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
  • Implemented change management processes to address evolving scope or shifting priorities, minimizing disruptions to the project timeline.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers, securing favorable terms that supported budgetary constraints.
  • Established strong relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Led weekly status meetings to review progress, address challenges, and keep team members informed of updates or changes in direction.
  • Optimized resource allocation by continually assessing workload distribution among team members based on skill sets and availability.
  • Created comprehensive documentation for each phase of the project life cycle, ensuring all relevant information was easily accessible for future reference or audits.
  • Developed customized reporting templates for internal and client-facing communications, streamlining data presentation while maintaining accuracy and relevance.
  • Utilized industry best practices throughout all phases of the projects'' lifecycles resulting in improved outcomes.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization for seamless integration on cross-functional projects, ensuring clear understanding of responsibilities and expectations.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on project management principles and fostering their professional development.
  • Facilitated post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and apply insights gained to future initiatives, continuously improving the overall project coordination process.
  • Identified and adapted to project dependencies, altering strategic prioritization.
  • Published progress reports, updating senior leadership and stakeholders on overall project development.
  • Created project roadmaps for staff, defining specific milestones and timelines to encourage timely project completion.
  • Managed full-cycle project development execution, maintaining strict quality control parameters throughout.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to enhance project success.
  • Coordinated with finance department to deliver timely billing for milestone events during project development.
  • Checked compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across entire project.
  • Followed up on change orders to ongoing projects, confirming necessary alternation completions occurred on time.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Coordinated numerous small- and large-scale projects to meet client requirements.
  • Allocated project resources to drive productivity and maximize efficiency.
  • Analyzed project data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
  • Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
  • Served as primary conflict resolution official, mitigating intra-team and inter-team issues with predetermined mediation protocols.
  • Served as primary interface between domestic personnel and production staff in overseas facilities.
  • Created project tracking database to provide central repository for progress and fault monitoring efforts.
  • Defined onboarding process for new project members, communicating regularly with other departments to coordinate schedules.

Project Coordinator

Tech Mahindra
12.2019 - 11.2020
  • Streamlined project management processes by implementing new organizational tools and software.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
  • Decreased project completion times by efficiently prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to team members.
  • Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives.
  • Elevated overall quality of completed projects by consistently monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear project goals, leading to consistent alignment with expectations throughout the process.
  • Implemented change management processes that minimized disruptions while maintaining forward momentum on projects.
  • Conducted thorough post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement in future initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Sastra University
India
05.2011

Skills

  • Scope Management
  • Onboarding Process Design
  • Risk Management
  • Data Collection
  • SLA Compliance
  • Business Analysis
  • Administrative Management
  • Project tracking
  • Reporting skills
  • Project Scheduling
  • Change Order Integration
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Data organization
  • Technical understanding
  • Documentation Management
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Project Management
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Quality Control
  • Presentation Skills
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Requirements Writing
  • Team Leadership
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Written Communication
  • Team building
  • Relationship Building
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Time Management
  • Creative Thinking
  • Multitasking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Excellent Communication
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Time management abilities

Certification

· Business Analytics and Visualisation Certified

· Business Analytics with SQL and Python Certified

· Certified SAFe® 6 Practitioner

· ITIL V4 - Trained

· ITIL V3 certified.

· ITIL Service Transition Certified

· IC Agile Certified Professional (ICP) certified.

Timeline

Senior Project Coordinator

Westpac Banking
11.2020 - 08.2023

Project Coordinator

Tech Mahindra
12.2019 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Sastra University
Narayanan Venkataramani