TkxelProject Manager
Jul. 2022Delivered six fixed-cost projects (10+ member teams) on time and within budget by driving Agile best practices and SDLC compliance. Accelerated a staff augmentation project, reducing a 9-month effort to 6 months while maintaining budget and quality. Led post-implementation transitions, ensuring smooth handovers, client training, and knowledge transfer for a Fortune 400 client. Optimized resource allocation & capacity planning, maximizing team utilization across concurrent initiatives. Implemented Agile delivery strategies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative development. Managed stakeholder expectations through structured communication, change management, and risk mitigation. Fostered high customer satisfaction via feedback loops, iterative value delivery, and transparent engagement. Anticipated and mitigated project risks, maintaining a risk management register for smooth execution. Enhanced team efficiency by tracking Agile metrics (velocity, cycle time, burndown trends) and driving improvements. Mentored Agile teams, fostering a high-performance, self-organizing, and cross-functional environment. Strengthened PMO governance, aligning with organizational objectives and regulatory compliance. Led Agile execution across programs, ensuring roadmap alignment and optimized sprint performance. Supported Portfolio Manager, embedding a customer-centric approach across major programs. Streamlined cross-team workflows, eliminating bottlenecks and improving execution efficiency. Led retrospectives & action plans, enhancing processes, reducing cycle times, and boosting team engagement. Optimized sprint execution using AI tools for backlog refinement, task prioritization, and sprint planning. Accelerated roadmap development with AI-driven forecasting, proactively resolving dependencies.
