Bhavna Kadam
@bhavnakadam
I deliver complex cross-functional projects through governance, stakeholder engagement, and operational improvement.
AustraliaWhat I'm looking for
I've delivered A$200M+ healthcare research programs at Escalent, leading cross-functional teams, integrated delivery roadmaps, governance, and senior stakeholder engagement to keep work on time and in scope. I improved process efficiency by 30%, accelerated turnaround by 20%, and helped increase repeat business by 30% through structured client communication.
Across Annalect, Ugam (part of Merkle), Epitome Research Services, and Course5 Intelligence, I've led global project delivery across healthcare, retail, energy, finance, technology, FMCG, and B2B. I bring practical experience in project planning, RAID management, budgeting, vendor negotiations, compliance, Agile practices, team mentoring, and data-driven reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Specialist - Project Management
Escalent
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Delivered A$200M+ healthcare research programs by leading cross-functional teams and defining integrated delivery roadmaps. Improved process efficiency by 30% and accelerated turnaround time by 20% through strategic project management tools and standardized workflows.
Lead Project Management
Annalect
Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year)
Led a team of 10 to deliver end-to-end project phases ahead of schedule while maintaining quality standards. Improved stakeholder satisfaction by 40% through structured communication frameworks and issue resolution.
Global Project Manager
Ugam (Part of Merkle)
Oct 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Managed delivery of multi-industry projects across healthcare, retail, energy, finance, and B2B clients, coordinating cross-functional teams and external vendors. Reduced project delays by 25% through early mitigation and contingency planning.
Operations Manager
Epitome Research Services
Feb 2020 - Oct 2020 (8 months)
Managed end-to-end sample recruitment for quantitative research, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client specifications. Led RFQ processes and vendor negotiations, securing cost-effective and compliant vendor partnerships.
Project Manager
Course5 Intelligence
Jan 2018 - Feb 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Managed project planning, including scope estimation, timelines, and execution plans. Provided analytical and operational support across data analysis, reporting, and project coordination using MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Amity University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2015 - 2017
Pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Amity University, Mumbai, India, from 2015 to 2017.
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2013 - 2015
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mumbai University, Mumbai, India, from 2013 to 2015.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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