Manoj Kumar

Phone number: +91 8089008242

Email address: er.manoj07@gmail.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manojnair7/

Profile

Program Management executive with over 16 years in spearheading project management initiatives. Headed cross-functional teams to drive
exceptional outcomes, resulting to a 25% enhancement in project efficiency and a 10% boost in stakeholder satisfaction. Eager to take on a
challenging position to utilize expertise in propelling organizational growth and achieving success.

Work Experience

02/2020 – present Associate Director - Program Management

Nielsen Media
Spearheaded the establishment and leadership of a successful operations team, creating a framework and
defining roles for effective execution and delivery.
Conducted comprehensive business analysis for projects with budgets exceeding $12 million, defining
project requirements, success criteria, milestones, and key performance indicators.
Led a team of 10 Project Managers and over 120 technical staff, prioritizing delivery, client satisfaction, and
revenue generation.
Implemented a process re-engineering project to improve and consolidate end-to-end service processes,
restructuring communication flow among 5 departments and reducing the use of different processes and
technologies by 40%.
Streamlined tools and technology stack by integrating a new project management software, resulting in a
6% boost in team productivity.
Managed a Change Management process to ensure seamless integration of new technologies & process.

11/2012 – 01/2020 Program Manager

Visual IQ
Championed the Program Management Office, steering the implementation team to a 15% improvement in
project quality by applying agile methodologies and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Achieved a remarkable 40% cost savings within four months through strategic project plan re-engineering,
contract renegotiation, and quality assurance enhancements.
Played a pivotal role in facilitating successful change management processes during the company's
acquisition.
Implemented a cloud-based project management system, reducing project completion time by 20% and
increasing team productivity by 15%.

02/2012 – 11/2012 Manager- IT

Indegene Lifesystem
Orchestrated IT strategy and financial planning for a leading pharmacy organization, driving $2M in cost
savings through vendor negotiations and contract optimizations; guided successful implementation of new
software systems, improving operational efficiency by 25%.
Applied technology upgrades to optimize efficiency and achieve cost savings within the organization.

10/2011 – 02/2012 Project Manager

Ogilvy & Mather
Orchestrated a high-performing Digital Project team of 15 members, achieving a 40% increase in project
completion rate and a 25% reduction in average project turnaround time.
Followed through daily guidance and coordination to ensure successful project delivery.
Managed a portfolio of 6 projects, tracking KPIs and performance metrics to ensure on-time delivery and
budget compliance, resulting in a 15% decrease in project delivery time and a 10% cost savings.
Orchestrated rigorous quality control procedures across all project phases.

05/2010 – 09/2011 Sr. Digital Producer

Wunderman
Led digital planning and web strategy for agency clients, including Nokia, coordinating internal resources
and project scope for successful project executions.
Transformed localization and activation plans into precise production requirements for delivery hubs and
internal teams, highlighting strong communication and collaboration skills.
Managed project team and contract resources, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring timely project
delivery.
Led the development and implementation of a cross departmental cost reduction strategy, identifying
inefficiencies in procurement and operations, resulting in a cost savings of $1.2M.
 Work Experience

12/2008 – 05/2010 Project Manager

Webchutney
Directed the successful execution of 8 complex projects for Airtel, from conception to market launch,
driving a 30% decrease in time-to-market and a 15% increase in customer satisfaction ratings.
Applied process improvements by collaborating with a software developer to streamline project tracking
system, resulting in 35% faster delivery times and reduced QA defects.
Went through technical and operational direction to overcome project challenges, controlling timely
deliverables on all projects.

02/2008 – 12/2008 Project Manager

Sakshay Web Technologies
Spearheaded and supervised a web application project from start to finish, navigating through all phases
of the lifecycle.
Engaged in close collaboration with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide tailored
solutions that met organizational goals, resulting in exceptional client satisfaction.

Technical Skills

Scrum Master Wrike Jira Smartsheet

PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Analytics MS Project Salesforce

LIMITED PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL LIMITED

Trello Scaled Agile Framework

PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL

Strengths

Leadership Strategic Planning Communication Decision Making Change Management Project Management

Strategy Development Team Management Budget Management Stakeholder Engagement

Certificates

0 6/2 02 3 Certified Scrum Product Owner

1 0 /2 01 9 Lean Six Sigma

02 /2 01 8 Certified Scrum Master

0 6/2 01 6 Prince2 Foundation Certificate

0 6/2 01 6 Prince2 Practitioner Certificate

Education

MBA: Information Technology

Western International University

B. Tech: Information Technology

Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology