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Manjot Singh

Aspiring Project Manager

Summary

Dynamic Project Consultant with a proven track record at AXA, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Spearheaded a successful transition project, enhancing efficiency by 30%. Adept in strategic planning and Agile methodologies, I drive impactful results while fostering collaboration and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

Currently completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management at Algoma University, expected to graduate in July 2025, to further enhance my expertise in Agile frameworks, risk management, and project delivery. Ready to leverage my experience and newly acquired skills to lead and deliver successful projects in a middle management or project leadership role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Associate Project Consultant

AXA
06.2017 - 12.2023
  • Led a multi-phase project to transition middle-office operations from Australia to India, improving operational efficiency by 30% while maintaining seamless business continuity across teams in different time zones.
  • Directed cross-functional teams of 12+ professionals, ensuring alignment on deliverables, timelines, and quality standards for reinsurance policy administration and underwriting processes.
  • Developed and implemented risk management frameworks for the business transition, reducing project risks by 20% through proactive issue identification and resolution.
  • Streamlined reinsurance policy workflows, resulting in a 25% reduction in turnaround time for policy creation and approval processes.
  • Collaborated with underwriters, brokers, and senior leadership to implement process improvements, enabling faster decision-making and enhancing client satisfaction by 15% in the APAC region.
  • Monitored and tracked project progress using Jira and MS Project, providing bi-weekly updates and comprehensive reports to senior stakeholders, keeping projects on track and within budget.
  • Developed and delivered onboarding training for new team members, improving operational effectiveness and ensuring a 100% transition success rate for new business processes.
  • Led the development of automated tools that decreased manual effort by 40%, contributing to improved productivity and reduced errors in policy administration.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing regular bi-weekly progress updates and addressing concerns in a proactive manner.
  • Incorporated feedback from clients and stakeholders to refine project strategies, ensuring alignment with their expectations.
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies through thorough analysis of potential issues, minimizing the impact on project timelines.

Project Head – Heritage Music Festival (Volunteer)

Heritage Music Festival
04.2025 - Current
  • Led a cross-functional team of 15+ volunteers and vendors, overseeing logistics, marketing, and stage management for the Heritage Music Festival that hosted over 3,000 attendees.
  • Developed and managed the event budget, ensuring cost-efficiency while securing key sponsors, which contributed to a 15% increase in revenue year-over-year.
  • Coordinated all scheduling and planning, managing the lineup of performers, securing necessary permits, and negotiating contracts with local vendors and sponsors.
  • Spearheaded the volunteer onboarding process, creating training materials and sessions that resulted in a 100% retention rate among team members throughout the event.
  • Delivered post-event reports to stakeholders and sponsors, detailing key metrics, performance, and recommendations for future events.

Project Head (Volunteer)-IFFSA Award

IFFSA (International Film Festival of South Asia)
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • ed the planning and execution of the IFFSA Award Show, managing a team of 20+ volunteers and staff members across logistics, scheduling, and communication.
  • Coordinated all event-related activities, including securing venues, liaising with performers, managing budgets, and overseeing marketing initiatives, resulting in a 25% increase in event attendance compared to the previous year.
  • Implemented a project timeline and Gantt chart, keeping all stakeholders aligned and ensuring that tasks were completed on time, contributing to a smooth, on-budget event.
  • Managed vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts and securing sponsorships that generated additional funding and media coverage.
  • Directed post-event debriefs and feedback sessions, resulting in actionable insights for future events, and improving processes by 30% for the next festival.

Education

BBA -

GGSIPU
India
05.2001 -

Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Algoma University
Brampton, Canada
05.2001 -

Skills

Team leadership

Certification

PMP Aspirant

Timeline

Certified Scrum master - In progress

05-2025

Project Head – Heritage Music Festival (Volunteer)

Heritage Music Festival
04.2025 - Current

PMP Aspirant

03-2025

Project Head (Volunteer)-IFFSA Award

IFFSA (International Film Festival of South Asia)
05.2024 - 08.2024

Associate Project Consultant

AXA
06.2017 - 12.2023

BBA -

GGSIPU
05.2001 -

Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Algoma University
05.2001 -
Manjot SinghAspiring Project Manager