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Ashika Parveen

Ashika Parveen

Singapore

Summary

Experienced project management professional with 8+ years in banking and financial services, supporting global organizations in strategic planning, financial governance, and program execution. Proven track record in strategic project management, budgeting, forecasting, resource and vendor management, and regulatory compliance. Adept in tools like Clarity, JIRA, SharePoint, and Workday with strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial PMO Analyst – FMTPT | Project Governance & Financial Oversight

Standard Charted Bank
05.2023 - 08.2025
  • Present Developed and enforced PMO policies to ensure consistent governance across programs. Oversaw projects with defined KPIs and success metrics. Optimized team productivity through effective resource and capacity planning. Tracked project revenue and aligned delivery to profitability targets. Led cost management initiatives ensuring adherence to budget constraints. Mentored project managers and coordinators to enhance delivery performance. Facilitated processes to PMO team members.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Project & Program Management
  • Managed and planned the platform book of work for regulatory and IT projects, maintaining project plans, milestones, and deliverables across multiple streams in collaboration with project managers and stream leads.
  • Led end-to-end project governance, overseeing quality, scope, timelines, resource allocation, and compliance controls across critical programs (Maintenance & Stability Refinement, Collateral Refinement, Financing & Securities Services Technology).
  • Facilitated stakeholder engagement, escalation management, expectation setting, and conflict resolution with cross-functional project and business managers.
  • Oversaw critical milestones such as plan acquisitions, payment schedules, and cross-border payment processing in partnership with finance teams.
  • Financial Planning & Governance
  • Conducted detailed financial planning and forecasting with programme/project managers, defining and refining budget estimates and maintaining financial forecasts.
  • Tracked actual costs against budgets through monthly financial reviews and reconciliations, ensuring adherence to financial controls.
  • Directed vendor management processes including SOW creation, purchase order issuance, and invoice processing within agreed SLAs.
  • Supported department headcount analysis and target modeling, ensuring staffing compliance with approved limits.
  • Resource & Risk Management
  • Maintained resource plans aligned with financial forecasts, managed allocations, and tracked timesheets to optimize capacity and utilization.
  • Identified, tracked, and mitigated project risks and issues, escalating blockers and maintaining updated risk registers to safeguard delivery timelines.
  • Managed resource and vendor onboarding, centralized allocation records, and optimized utilization across multiple projects.
  • Reporting & Communication
  • Provided executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and opportunities via dashboards, status updates, and PSC/RF meeting materials to ensure senior stakeholder alignment.
  • Delivered consistent, high-quality communication plans, reports, and project updates to maintain executive visibility of progress and challenges.
  • Managed aXess platform resources for efficient tracking and utilization within squads and Hive teams.
  • Process Improvement & Tools Expertise
  • Guided and mentored project managers and team members on PMO processes, tools (Jira, Clarity, Azure DevOps), and best practices, elevating team capabilities.
  • Partnered with business and technical stakeholders to identify process gaps, implement data-driven improvements, and support cost optimization initiatives.
  • Completed Power BI certification to enhance data visualization, report automation, and business intelligence delivery.
  • Acquired advanced Microsoft SharePoint and Excel skills to support document collaboration, complex data analysis, and business insights for accurate forecasting.
  • Agile & Scrum Leadership
  • Certified Scrum Master with proven expertise in Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and cross-functional team collaboration to drive efficient project delivery.
  • Leadership & PMO Strategy Contributions:
  • Developed and implemented PMO strategies aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements to strengthen governance and delivery excellence.
  • Oversaw resource capacity planning and allocation across projects to optimize utilization and meet business priorities.
  • Standardized project management processes and methodologies, driving consistent adoption and continuous improvement across the PMO.
  • Monitored program progress, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and corrective actions to ensure timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.
  • Empowered project teams by providing mentorship, training, and support, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to align PMO objectives with strategic business initiatives, serving as a trusted advisor and liaison.

Assistant Manager - PMO

Bank of Singapore
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Responsibilities:
  • Oversaw project scope, status updates, financial tracking, risk identification, and issue management across multiple projects to enable informed decision-making by the Platform Lead.
  • Directed financial tracking and cost control processes, ensuring timely approvals, sign-offs, and compliance with budgetary constraints.
  • Monitored project deliverables to ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards, maintaining governance via SDLC methodologies.
  • Maintain Portfolio/Program/Project Level Governance control procedures for managing portfolio wide initiatives such as resource utilization and financials management.
  • Handling all formalities related to SOW submissions of new resources.
  • Helping Management teams on budgeting and forecasting.
  • Utilized Clarity PPM for accurate progress and financial tracking, supporting forecasting and comprehensive reporting to leadership.
  • Produced structured project updates and visual summaries, enhancing communication and stakeholder engagement.
  • Coordinated procurement activities including purchase requests, invoice processing, and vendor payments, ensuring process efficiency.
  • Documented meeting minutes and tracked action items to closure, ensuring accountability and timely resolution.
  • Assisted in the preparation and management of project closure artefacts, ensuring completeness and quality compliance.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to mitigate risks, resolve issues, and optimize communication flow.
  • Helps all new onboardings with their access issues and guide them to the concerned team.
  • Terminate all the accesses of all Offboarded resources on/after last working day
  • Reviews possible risks and issues that could impact delivery. Proactively highlights & escalates delivery risks and issues to senior management - providing an independent view of project and program health.
  • Ensure that the project and program work is compliant with documented standards, templates, and frameworks, and captured in agreed toolsets. (Clarity / SharePoint / JIRA / Confluence).
  • Supports Business Management procedures to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and ensure tracking and monitoring of actuals to budget.
  • Raise Job Requisitions for all the new / replacement Headcounts approved and make sure it’s been approved in the given timeline.
  • Onboard all new resources in Workday and raise requests to create all his accesses before resource’s joining date
  • Helping Recovery team (Finance) if any mandatory project related details are missing for billing or coordinating with Managers if any project is overbooked.
  • Work with stakeholders / other PMO to ensure the necessary updates into a selected PMO Tool (i.e. Status Report, Issues, Risks, Workplan, Milestones, Dependency, Decisions, Change requests, financials, resource management)
  • Leadership & PMO Strategy Contributions:
  • Supported the implementation and continuous improvement of PMO governance frameworks and project management best practices.
  • Assisted resource planning and capacity management to align with project and financial forecasts.
  • Facilitated team coordination and stakeholder communication to enhance project transparency and alignment.
  • Mentored junior team members on project management tools and methodologies, fostering skills development and team growth
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
  • Facilitated team-building activities, enhancing team cohesion and morale.
  • Coordinated with vendors for timely inventory replenishment, ensuring product availability.
  • Led weekly team meetings to discuss goals and review performance, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
  • Assisted in budget preparation, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.

PMO Analyst / Project Support Officer

DBS
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Responsibilities:
  • Assisted PMO Manager and Project Managers in delivering seamless project management and execution across portfolios.
  • Led the preparation of Project Steering Committee materials, presenting accurate and timely project status, risks, and issues to senior stakeholders.
  • Monitored, tracked, and escalated risks and issues proactively, enabling effective mitigation and maintaining project health.
  • Delivered ongoing project status updates to teams and stakeholders, fostering transparency and informed decision-making.
  • Organized steering meetings, prepared agendas, and tracked action items to improve project governance and flow.
  • Coordinated project communications, including meeting scheduling, minute-taking, and action follow-up to maintain accountability.
  • Managed budgets and forecasts, providing stakeholders with accurate financial reports to enable cost control.
  • Tracked Go-Live milestones, analysing impacts of delays and documenting justifications to uphold governance standards.
  • Consolidated project status and risk data across teams, improving program-level visibility and reporting.
  • Maintained comprehensive project documentation and supported change management communications to ensure consistency.
  • Facilitated collaboration between internal teams and external vendors to align objectives and deliver projects efficiently.
  • Utilized Clarity PPM for accurate progress and financial tracking, supporting forecasting and comprehensive reporting to leadership.
  • Provided administrative and reporting support for large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
  • Work with stakeholders / other PMO to ensure the necessary updates into a selected PMO Tool (i.e. Status Report, Issues, Risks, Workplan, Milestones, Dependency, Decisions, Change requests, financials, resource management)
  • Handling the on boarding- Off boarding formalities for employees.
  • Leadership & PMO Strategy Contributions:
  • Contributed to the continuous enhancement of PMO processes and governance frameworks.
  • Supported resource allocation and capacity planning in line with financial and project forecasts.
  • Promoted cross-team collaboration and communication to achieve project objectives and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Provided guidance and knowledge sharing to team members, strengthening PMO capabilities.

Data Operations Executive

OCBC
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Responsibilities:
  • Performed end-of-day reconciliations, data entry, and trade settlement supporting investment operations with high accuracy.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance and supported audit readiness through clear, traceable documentation.
  • Assisted teams by maintaining project documentation, updating trackers, and coordinating timelines to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Supported project governance activities including risk and issue tracking, status reporting, and communication of project updates to stakeholders.
  • Facilitated coordination of meetings, preparing minutes and following up on action items to maintain accountability.
  • Contributed to process improvements by identifying bottlenecks and supporting change management initiatives within operational workflows.
  • Supported risk mitigation strategies by ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements in data handling processes.
  • Leadership & Contributions:
  • Partnered with leadership to align operational project delivery with governance frameworks and compliance requirements.
  • Standardized operational tracking and reporting processes, improving data accuracy and reporting efficiency for dashboards.

Project Administrator (APAC Region)

DELL TECHNOLOGIES
12.2018 - 01.2020
  • Responsibilities:
  • Partnered with APAC PMO leadership to track and manage regional budgets, control costs, and prepare executive-level financial performance reports.
  • Implemented process improvements in vendor management and travel coordination, reducing administrative turnaround times for APAC leadership.
  • Co-led the planning and execution of high-profile regional events (Kick-off, QBRs) for APAC leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic PMO objectives.
  • Maintained detailed project documentation, status trackers, and risk logs to support governance and project health monitoring across the region.
  • Enhanced stakeholder engagement by coordinating seamlessly between global teams, vendors, and APAC leadership for critical initiatives.
  • Leadership Contributions:
  • Served as a strategic partner to leads in overseeing governance processes, budget adherence, and vendor performance management.
  • Designed and maintained standardized financial and project tracking templates, enabling consistent reporting across the APAC region.
  • Led risk and issue management tracking for regional programs, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
  • Acted as a central point of coordination between APAC leadership, global stakeholders, and PMO teams to drive strategic alignment.

Singapore Secretarial – Business Support & Administrator

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Responsibilities:
  • Primary responsibility is editing CV for candidates (30 per day)
  • Managed a team of 30 pax
  • General Office Administration
  • Record maintenance of leaves taken by staff members and ensured maintenance of office automation systems
  • Execute various HR processes to support People Operations team at the India office
  • HR and Recruitment
  • General recruiting support including job applications, scheduling interviews and providing onboarding support
  • Administrative steps for HR and employee records, including new hires and existing employees
  • HR Management Information System (MIS) - Develop and maintain reports in HR database and manual filing systems
  • Preparing formatted resumes and interview preparation for candidates
  • Staff Support
  • Support and host international visitors in India, e.g. by providing them with travel information
  • Support planning and coordination of company events including off-site retreats and workshops

Administrative Assistant

DB SCHENKER
01.2018 - 02.2018
  • Responsibilities:
  • Scheduling and coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for other professionals
  • Maintaining accurate records of data in Excel - (e.g. handling of shipping documents, bookings)
  • Processing of shipping instructions and overseas agents
  • Assisting in the billing of shipments and creating vouchers and liaising with customers on orders and shipping status

Administrative and Phone Support Officer

UBER SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Responsibilities:
  • Responding to customer’s enquiries, preparing invoices and escalating enquiries to higher authorities
  • Streamlined vendor onboarding and procurement workflows, improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve operational risks quickly, safeguarding project deliverables and customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology

Bharathidasan University (Trichy,India)
Saudi
2010

High School Diploma -

International Indian School, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Saudi
2007

High School Diploma -

International Indian School, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
India
2005

Skills

  • Project Governance & Compliance
  • Financial Forecasting & Budgeting
  • Strategic Planning & Program Execution
  • Resource & Vendor Management
  • Project & Program Leadership
  • PMO Strategy Development & Execution
  • Financial Forecasting, Budgeting & Variance Analysis
  • Governance, Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication
  • Risk Management & Issue Resolution
  • Agile/Scrum Methodologies
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Data Analysis & Business Intelligence (Power BI)
  • PMO Frameworks & Reporting (Clarity, Confluence, JIRA, ADO)
  • Cross-Border Payments & Procurement
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Change Management & Process Optimization

Timeline

Financial PMO Analyst – FMTPT | Project Governance & Financial Oversight

Standard Charted Bank
05.2023 - 08.2025

Assistant Manager - PMO

Bank of Singapore
09.2022 - 05.2023

PMO Analyst / Project Support Officer

DBS
08.2021 - 08.2022

Data Operations Executive

OCBC
06.2020 - 08.2021

Project Administrator (APAC Region)

DELL TECHNOLOGIES
12.2018 - 01.2020

Singapore Secretarial – Business Support & Administrator

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL
03.2018 - 07.2018

Administrative Assistant

DB SCHENKER
01.2018 - 02.2018

Administrative and Phone Support Officer

UBER SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD
09.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology

Bharathidasan University (Trichy,India)

High School Diploma -

International Indian School, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

High School Diploma -

International Indian School, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

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