Kanchana

Result Oriented IT Project Manager with 16 years of experience in leading and delivering complex projects from inception to completion, complemented by strong business analysis skills. Expertise in managing Data Warehousing, Data Migration, Data Analytics, Data Management, Cloud Migration and Application Development Project Management. A track record of success in digital transformation initiatives includes a substantial reduction of IT operational costs by 10% through the implementation of strategic cloud adoption models. Demonstrated comprehensive project management skills, from devising project plans and work breakdown structures to project reporting, project governance and managing risks. Managed project scope and changes to the agreed scope of work, review and assess all changes that impact to timeline and ensure all changes are approved by Project Steering Committee (PSC) Includes of out-of-scope requirements. Handled overall project budget including budget planning, cost estimation, monitoring and control, forecasting and adjustment on changing requirements and seek PSC/Portfolio approval for budget revisions. Skilled in Project scheduling in developing overall project timelines that outlines task, dependencies, timelines acceptance criteria and resource allocation. Collaborated with Business project managers/leads to manage project stakeholders and relationships. (Escalations, expectation, conflict, scope changes, ensure teams work in integral environment). Supported Business users prepared business case, budget approval deck and managed to seek approval in ITB/PWC. Organise and facilitate monthly PSC meetings and chair Project Working Committee (PWC) meetings. Adept in overall project risk management, track risk aging, work through escalations, change governance and related issues. Implement the risk mitigation plans. Partnered with relevant stakeholders in ensuring that the system development methodology is followed and the relevant artefacts are delivered on time with quality in adherence to the development methodology/approach. Measure, monitor and produce monthly/weekly progress report to stakeholders at various levels of project leadership across portfolio with right quality, consistency in content. Led enhancements/change request estimates, timelines, scope and delivery mode on a monthly/weekly basis to Change board release managers (CAB). Extensive involvement in the entire lifecycle of bid and tender activities, collaborating with Sales, Solution, and technical teams to prepare responses to BQs, RFIs, RFPs, and proposals, ensuring thorough reviews and approvals in pre-tender stages. Possess a deep understanding of Consumer Digital banking channels, including i-Bank, m-Bank, ATM kiosks, CASA, IVR, Teller, Account Opening, POS, Credit/Debit Card Activation, Online Trading Applications, AML-KYC, Risk and compliance and Account On-boarding, Credit processing (LOS). As a persuasive communicator, possess strong relationship management skills, enabling effective liaison with vendors, development teams, stakeholders, and executives to develop transformative processes that foster sustainable business and organizational growth.

• 07/01/17, 02/28/19, Business Analyst, Embrio Consulting, Janison (SEAB), Singapore
• 02/01/15, 06/30/17, Business Analyst, Tangspac Consulting, DBS Bank, Singapore
• 11/01/12, 09/30/13, Test Consultant, Shell Infotech, OCBC Bank, Singapore
• 06/01/12, 10/31/12, Business Analyst, Helius Technologies, DBS Bank, Singapore
• 06/01/10, 01/31/12, ETL Consultant, Virtusa Software Services, JP Morgan Chase, India
• 12/01/04, 06/30/09, ETL Test Lead, HCL Technologies, India, UK, HALIFAX & BANK OF SCOTLAND