Jagadish Muppala
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Project Manager with over 6 years of extensive experience in leading SAP implementations and delivering large-scale projects within regulatory, compliance, and billing domains. Proven track record in managing end-to-end project lifecycles, driving cross-functional teams, and championing agile methodologies. Adept at building collaborative partnerships, managing project financials, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Project Manager
Caron Equipment
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Directed project scheduling and resource allocation for gold mine tailings dam project worth $28M, optimizing efficiency and reducing project completion time by 15% through proactive coordination and strategic task assignments
- Led site inspections and risk assessments for overland piping project worth $15M, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues, resulting in 25% decrease in project disruptions and ensuring on-time project delivery
- Spearheaded implementation of robust Quality Assurance & Quality control protocols, conducting thorough inspections and audits throughout project lifecycles, ensuring adherence to industry standards and client specifications
- Managed procurement processes and vendor relationships for overland piping project, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services while adhering to budget constraints
- Developed and maintained comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, issue logs, and change orders, to provide stakeholders with transparent and up-to-date project status information.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands
- Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors for constructive supplier relations.
Project Manager
NetBrain Technologies
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed and maintained comprehensive MS Project plans, tracking issues, risks, action items, and mitigation plans
- Utilized agile/scrum methodologies to drive clear action and ownership, resulting in 40% reduction in project delivery time
- Led development and execution of comprehensive project plan worth $1.9M for critical software upgrade, overseeing team of 15 engineers, which resulted in seamless transition and 25% improvement in clients system performance
- Managed cross-functional teams in matrix management framework, driving all project phases to successful completion
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration by establishing regular communication channels and fostering collaborative work environment, resulting in 25% reduction in project bottlenecks and faster time-to-market for new products and features
- Prepared and presented project status reports for Project Control Office review and approval, ensuring integrity and accuracy
- Spearheaded implementation of Agile methodologies across cross-functional teams, resolving communication gaps and enhancing project transparency, resulting in 20% increase in project delivery efficiency within first six months
- Revamped project risk management process by implementing proactive risk identification strategies and conducting regular risk assessments, resulting in 15% reduction in project risks and ensuring on-time project delivery.
Project Lead
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
08.2016 - 03.2021
- Led multiple full lifecycle SAP implementations, ensuring adherence to project governance and methodology in accordance with program governance structures
- Directed end-to-end project lifecycles from initiation through realization, achieving project outcomes within regulatory and compliance frameworks
- Delivered SAP projects focused on finance, logistics/EAM, and customer-related modules, ensuring compliance with SAP Product Suite standards
- Established and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring alignment of project objectives with business goals and consistently exceeding customer expectations, resulting in 95% client retention rate
- Successfully managed core Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, daily Stand up, sprint review, and sprint retrospectives within team environments, fostering collaboration and ensuring project progress.
Project Engineer
SA Automation & Control
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Co-Ordinated vendor security risk assessment program, conducted technical risk evaluation of installed fire alarm systems and networks for a public project worth $1M
- Prepared and presented project status reports for Project Control Office review and approval, ensuring integrity and accuracy
- Acted as a liaison between clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to communicate quality objectives and requirements, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment throughout project execution.
Education
Project Management -
Conestoga College
12.2021
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronics) -
Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering
01.2014
Skills
- Project Resource Assessment
- Requirements Gathering
- Schedule Management
- Technical understanding
- Project Planning Oversight
- Cost Control
- Project Reporting
- Risk Management
- Project Scheduling
- Root Cause Analysis
Certification
- Project Management Professional PMP – Project Management Institute
- AI Driven Project Management-LinkedIn
- Agile Certification – JPMC-Forage
Accomplishments
- Won the Extra Miler Award for FY-2020-21 for at HPE for going above & beyond to achieve project goals.
- Was the best performing POD (120+ accounts) amongst 6 project managers.
Timeline
Asst. Project Manager
Caron Equipment
07.2023 - 02.2024
Project Manager
NetBrain Technologies
04.2022 - 11.2022
Project Lead
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
08.2016 - 03.2021
Project Engineer
SA Automation & Control
08.2014 - 08.2016
Project Management -
Conestoga College
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronics) -
Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering
- Project Management Professional PMP – Project Management Institute
- AI Driven Project Management-LinkedIn
- Agile Certification – JPMC-Forage
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