Garima Mishra
Agile Certified Practitioner
Charlottetown
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at the Government of Prince Edward Island, specializing in Agile methodologies and team collaboration. Enhanced productivity through effective coaching and stakeholder communication, leading to improved project delivery timelines. Skilled in enterprise transformation and task prioritization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
Government Of Prince Edward Island
05.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed and Coached multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing Agile methodologies and coaching on Scrum best practices.
- Championed Agile values within the organization, contributing to a cultural shift towards adaptability and innovation in problem-solving techniques.
- Improved project delivery timelines through effective backlog refinement and sprint planning sessions.
- Coached multiple teams simultaneously, enabling the organization to scale its Agile practices effectively.
- Mentored junior Scrum Masters in their professional development journey, sharing insights from personal experiences across various industries and technologies.
- Assisted teams in transitioning from traditional waterfall models to Agile methodologies, leading to more efficient workflows and better adaptability to change.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Enhanced project visibility, implementing dashboard and reporting tools for real-time progress monitoring.
Senior Scrum Master
Maximus
07.2017 - 05.2024
- Resolved impediments to team progress by proactively identifying issues and facilitating effective solutions.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to develop clear product roadmaps and ensure timely release of high-quality deliverables.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing Agile methodologies and improving communication between cross-functional teams.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders across various departments to enhance collaboration efforts on complex projects.
- Enabled efficient knowledge transfer across the organization by developing comprehensive training materials and conducting informative workshops on Agile best practices.
- Streamlined project delivery by conducting daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and review meetings for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Mentored junior Scrum Masters and team members in Agile principles, promoting best practices within the organization.
- Promoted customer-centric approach by incorporating user feedback into product development processes, ensuring end-user satisfaction.
- Successfully led multi-disciplinary teams towards achieving project milestones while adhering to established budgets and timelines.
- Championed change management initiatives, guiding teams through successful transitions to new methodologies and techniques.
- Ensured alignment between business goals and technical requirements by working closely with stakeholders during sprint planning sessions.
- Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
- Optimized existing workflows by analyzing performance metrics and implementing continuous process improvements tailored to specific organizational needs.
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
- Streamlined and optimized workflow and communication by implementing Agile frameworks.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
- Increased stakeholder satisfaction by maintaining transparent communication channels and providing regular updates on project progress.
Senior Test Engineer/Scrum Master
TietoEnator Software Technologies Private
09.2012 - 05.2017
- Conducted root cause analysis on defects discovered during testing, enabling quick resolution and minimizing risk of future occurrences.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives through regular retrospective meetings with the team.
- Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
- Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
- Created comprehensive user stories with clear acceptance criteria to guide development efforts.
- Managed work and project responsibilities by assigning tasks to internal individuals and external teams.
- Reproduced defects and documented findings.
- Streamlined testing processes for increased efficiency in identifying and resolving defects.
- Mentored junior test engineers, enhancing their skillsets and overall team performance.
- Collaborated with developers to resolve issues identified during the testing phase, resulting in a more robust final product.
- Successfully managed stakeholder expectations by consistently delivering high-quality products that met or exceeded specifications.
- Championed best practices in software testing across the organization, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Developed customized testing strategies tailored to each project''s unique requirements, ensuring thorough evaluation of product functionality.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
Associate Consultant
Capgemini Consulting
12.2009 - 09.2012
- Delivered high-quality presentations showcasing key findings and recommendations to both internal stakeholders and clients.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, organization, and adherence to deadlines.
- Acted as a liaison between stakeholders ensuring open lines of communication throughout project life cycle.
- Mentored junior team members, sharing expertise, knowledge, and best practices to enhance overall team performance.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored solutions and recommendations for their business needs.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Telecommunication
National Institute of Technology
Raipur 05.2001 -
Skills
Agile Coaching
Enterprise Transformation
Agile Methodologies
Team collaboration
Task prioritization
Productivity improvement
Stakeholder communications
Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
PMI-ACP
Timeline
PMI-ACP
09-2025
Project Manager
Government Of Prince Edward Island
05.2024 - Current
SAFE Program Consultant- SPC
02-2023
Professional Scrum Master
09-2017
Senior Scrum Master
Maximus
07.2017 - 05.2024
Senior Test Engineer/Scrum Master
TietoEnator Software Technologies Private
09.2012 - 05.2017
Associate Consultant
Capgemini Consulting
12.2009 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Telecommunication
National Institute of Technology
05.2001 -