Yachana Narang
Brampton,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented senior project control officer/project coordinator with over 8 years of experience in managing and coordinating projects in diverse industries. Adept at facilitating smooth project lifecycles, from planning and execution to monitoring and completion. Strong communicator and problem-solver with a talent for streamlining processes and delivering projects on time and within budget. Proven track record in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Control Officer/Senior Project Coordinator
IBM
07.2021 - 01.2024
- Assisted project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
- Coordinate activities of project teams, identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Coordinated communication between project teams and stakeholders, including scheduling meetings and providing status updates.
- Prioritizing tasks effectively and managing multiple requests under tight deadlines, optimizing productivity and project efficiency.
- Tracked project progress, maintained detailed records, and identified and addressed potential issues.
- Created and maintained project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and meeting minutes.
- Supported project budget management, tracking expenses and forecasting financials to ensure projects stayed within budget.
- Facilitated change management processes, including processing change requests and updating project plans.
- Proficient in supporting organizational change initiatives, fostering adoption of new processes and technologies.
- Skilled in working with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve project objectives and drive operational excellence.
- Monitored project performance and collaborated with teams to resolve technical and non-technical challenges.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed risk mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Experience in utilizing data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
Project Control Officer/ Project Coordinator
Manulife Financial
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Coordinated communication between project teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Assisted in planning and executing small-scale it projects under supervision of senior project managers.
- Managed incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
- Coordinated resource allocation and scheduling to support project goals and meet deadlines.
- Created and updated project documentation, such as schedules, task lists, and progress reports.
- Monitored project milestones and provided regular updates to project teams and stakeholders.
- Supported project budget management by tracking expenses and providing regular financial reports.
- Assisted with quality assurance and testing processes to ensure project deliverables met required standards.
- Assisted in quality assurance and testing processes to ensure project outcomes met required standards.
- Proficient in using excel for data analysis, including functions like VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data visualization, enhancing decision-making processes and reporting accuracy.
Project Coordinator
Honorvet Technologies
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Coordinated project activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and task assignment, ensuring timely and successful project completion.
- Monitored project progress, tracked milestones, and communicated updates to stakeholders, maintaining alignment with project goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and respond to large volumes of emails promptly and efficiently, facilitating smooth communication with project sponsors, team members, and stakeholders.
- Prepared project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes, facilitating effective communication and decision-making.
- Facilitated collaboration and communication among project team members, stakeholders, and vendors, ensuring all parties were informed and engaged throughout a project lifecycle.
- Identified and mitigated project risks and issues, proactively implementing corrective actions and escalating as necessary to ensure project success.
Education
B.Tech, Computer Science -
Punjab Technical University
India01.2014
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Scoping
- Schedule Management
- Microsoft Visio
- Deadline Adherence
- Scope Management
- Budget Control
- Status Reporting
- Team Leadership
- Agile Methodologies
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Cost Control
- Policy Review
- Presentation Skills
- Production Oversight
- Requirements Gathering
- Stakeholder Relations
- Document Management
- Data organization
- Risk Management
- SLA Compliance
- Project Scheduling
- Risk Assessment
- Project tracking
- Resource Allocation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Reporting skills
- Meeting facilitation
- Business Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Microsoft Word
- Customer Relations
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
Core Competencies
Database Management, Stakeholder Management, Client Engagement., SDLC, PMLC, Waterfall, Agile, Scrum., ServiceNow, MS Office 365 Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Advanced Excel: V-look ups, Pivot Tables, Formulas, SharePoint, Visio), SQL, Jira, Confluence., Microsoft Teams, TeamViewer, Skype, Google Drive, Cisco WebEx.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Project Control Officer/Senior Project Coordinator
IBM
07.2021 - 01.2024
Project Control Officer/ Project Coordinator
Manulife Financial
01.2019 - 06.2021
Project Coordinator
Honorvet Technologies
05.2017 - 06.2018
B.Tech, Computer Science -
Punjab Technical University
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