Seema Bhimrao Naik
Project Manager/Program Test Manager/Scrum Master/Delivery Lead
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager/Test Manager/Delivery Lead with 20 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager, Scrum Master& Test Manager
Standard Chartered Bank
09.2016 - Current
- Delivered end to end successfully the decommissioning of old system and onboarding a new system for 30 markets for settling the trades to process the profit and loss financials which enabled to play the various roles of a delivery lead, scrum master, project manager and test manager.
- Worked with vendor extensively to set up delivery process by agreeing release timeline, streamlining release notes and setting up daily checkpoint calls to assess delivery progress.
- Set up Sprint board in ADO/Jira to monitor and review sprint deliveries and conduct Agile ceremonies.
- Managed end to end swift regulatory and payment message testing within Financial Markets
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Identified areas for process improvement within the testing lifecycle, leading to reduced time-to-market for products.
- Defined testing and acceptance strategies and determined quality assurance benchmarks.
- Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Implemented techniques to increase collaboration, predictability transparency and promote a culture of experimentation and innovation
- Received the awards for delivery to speed and innovation within the financial markets.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
Scrum Master
ANZ
04.2015 - 09.2016
- Assessed and reported progress to stakeholders regularly, maintaining transparency throughout project lifecycle.
- Implemented key performance metrics to track team progress and identify areas of improvement consistently throughout projects'' lifecycles.
- Encouraged cross-functional collaboration by organizing workshops and training sessions for different departments within organization.
- Boosted customer satisfaction scores by providing regular updates on product enhancements resulting from feedback provided during sprint review meetings.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives through regular retrospective meetings with team.
- Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
- Identified potential risks early in project lifecycle and implemented mitigation strategies accordingly.
- Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
- Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting healthy work environment.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
- Optimized resource allocation by identifying and addressing bottlenecks in project workflows, leading to reduced time-to-market for product releases.
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Created comprehensive user stories with clear acceptance criteria to guide development efforts
Delivery Lead/Project Manager
SGX
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Achieved optimal results during conflict resolution among team members which led to increased productivity levels throughout duration of project.
- Ensured seamless project transitions through meticulous documentation practices and thorough knowledge transfer sessions.
- Optimized resource utilization for maximal efficiency across multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
- Delivered projects within budget constraints by identifying cost-saving opportunities through effective vendor negotiation and resource management.
- Improved overall client satisfaction with clear communication, consistent status updates, and proactive issue resolution.
- Streamlined project timelines by implementing efficient scheduling and resource allocation strategies.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments on a regular basis, enabling the team to proactively address potential issues before they escalated.
- Oversaw all aspects of project lifecycle from initial planning stages through execution, monitoring progress closely against established goals and objectives.
- Adapted swiftly to changing business requirements or unforeseen challenges without compromising on deliverables or timelines.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments on a regular basis, enabling the team to proactively address potential issues before they escalated
Program Test Manager
Barclays Capital
01.2010 - 07.2014
- Collaborated with development teams to ensure seamless integration between systems under test.
- Championed process improvements by analyzing trends in defect metrics and identifying areas requiring attention or optimization strategies.
- Streamlined processes through continuous improvement initiatives, reducing overall testing timeframes.
- Optimized resource allocation for successful project completion, managing cross-functional teams of QA engineers and testers.
- Increased program efficiency by developing and implementing comprehensive test strategies and plans.
- Trained and guided onsite and offshore team members in quality assurance standards, policies and procedures.
- Set up governance procedures on quality assurance adherence documents before providing sign off for a release
Test Manager
BT
02.2008 - 12.2010
Education
Bachelors of Engineering -
Pune University
Skills
Scrum Master
undefinedCertification
Certified Scrum Master, 2018
Accomplishments
- Presented with the Delivery to Scale Award for reducing the overall delivery and testing timeline from 7 man days to 1 man day and saving 50000$ for 3 consecutive years
- Implemented best agile practices by creating Kanban boards to track the daily progress and sharing it with stakeholders
- Implemented knowledge sharing sessions within teams to gain best practices and learn new technologies
- Completed the Regulatory/Decommissioning Project on time and under budget.
Timeline
Project Manager, Scrum Master& Test Manager
Standard Chartered Bank
09.2016 - Current
Scrum Master
ANZ
04.2015 - 09.2016
Delivery Lead/Project Manager
SGX
08.2014 - 04.2015
Program Test Manager
Barclays Capital
01.2010 - 07.2014
Test Manager
BT
02.2008 - 12.2010
Bachelors of Engineering -
Pune University
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