PRIYA VISWANATHAN
Seven Hills,NSW
Summary
A passionate results driven professional with 20+ years experience in working for multinational organisations. Recognised for gaining collaboration and trust of team members and business stakeholders , to ensure successful delivery of customer outcomes through dedicated leadership and teamwork.Outstanding stakeholder and vendor management skills with exceptional ability to communicate with people across all levels and geographical locations. Articulates and manages complex interdependencies across large program of works and takes pride in continuous improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Tech Lead
Commonwealth Bank
02.2023 - Current
- Improved software development efficiency by implementing Agile methodologies and streamlining team workflows.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within tight deadlines.
- Mentored Chapter Leads, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill improvement.
- Collaborated with product managers to define technical requirements and develop innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Reduced system downtime with proactive monitoring, timely troubleshooting, and efficient issue resolution.
- Implemented robust security measures to protect sensitive data from potential threats.
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively prioritizing tasks based on business needs and project timelines.
- Evaluated emerging technologies, making strategic recommendations for future integration in existing systems.
Senior Product Owner
Commonwealth Bank
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Enhanced product quality by implementing agile methodologies and continuously refining backlog priorities.
- Improved user experience through regular collaboration with UX designers and incorporating feedback from endusers.
- Increased team efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing workflows for cross-functional collaboration.
- Delivered market-leading products, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and customer needs.
- Achieved consistent on-time product releases by effectively managing resources and prioritizing tasks according to business goals.
- Developed detailed product roadmaps, providing clear direction for the development team and stakeholders.
- Reduced time-to-market by fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the development team.
- Boosted customer satisfaction through regular engagement with client representatives and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Led successful product launches, coordinating efforts across multiple departments including marketing, sales, and support teams.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure alignment on project objectives.
- Fostered innovation within the team through brainstorming sessions and collaborative problem-solving exercises.
- Ensured seamless integration of new features with existing systems by working closely with software architects and developers.
- Facilitated effective decision-making among stakeholders through clear presentation of data-driven insights regarding project progress or challenges.
- Created and maintained comprehensive product documentation, ensuring all team members had access to up-to-date information on project requirements, features, and specifications.
- Streamlined communication channels between development teams and stakeholders by establishing regular reporting mechanisms and feedback loops.
- Owned and prioritized product backlog.
- Oversaw entire product deployments from vision and creation to rollout and delivery.
- Focused on building critical features up front in order to identify constraints and technical challenges.
- Managed implementation of new features by outlining plans and specifications such as how, where and when each component would work.
Senior Project Manager
Commonwealth Bank
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Implemented change management processes to accommodate evolving project requirements while minimizing disruptions.
- Collaborated with business analysts to gather requirements, ensuring projects met client needs and expectations.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
- Delivered high-quality results by fostering a culture of accountability among team members and setting clear performance expectations.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Senior Project Manager
DXC Technology
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting team assignments as needed.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Project Manager
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
Senior Business Analyst
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
08.2007 - 01.2014
- Working with Global product teams to produce functional specs and requirements traceability matrix
- Gathered requirements and prepared business design documents for project enhancing cards portfolio
- Guided teams and refined Agile techniques throughout journey and evolution of delivery cycles, establishing documentation framework to support Agile methodology implementation with Waterfall-centric delivery team.
- Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
- Managed team performance by implementing measurable metrics to track delivery of supporting requirement artifacts.
- Worked with team leads and managing leadership, establishing robust talent pool with focus on people and continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Madras University
India2003
Skills
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Collaborative Decision Making
- Cross-Platform Development
- Scalability Solutions
- Technical Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- DevOps Principles
- Agile Methodologies
Timeline
Crew Tech Lead
Commonwealth Bank
02.2023 - Current
Senior Product Owner
Commonwealth Bank
09.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Project Manager
Commonwealth Bank
02.2019 - 12.2020
Senior Project Manager
DXC Technology
04.2017 - 01.2019
Project Manager
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
02.2014 - 03.2017
Senior Business Analyst
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
08.2007 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Madras University
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