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Harini Chinna Chowdary

@harinichinnachowdary

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Versatile Senior Manager with nearly 14 years of robust background in Test management, Agile deliver

Australia

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a Project management role to impart my experience accumulated in Banking and Government sectors, utilizing my interpersonal skills in problem-solving, strong leadership, and excellent communication for successful project delivery.

As a seasoned Senior Manager with over 16 years of IT experience, I have developed a strong background in Test management, Agile delivery, and Project management. My expertise spans across various domains, including Financial Crime, Payments, and Education sectors. I possess excellent leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record of delivering projects within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.

I am certified in PRINCE2 7 edition, Scrum Master, and ISTQB professional. My experience in IT project management includes resource sourcing, project handover, and business analysis. I am adept at driving business requirements gathering, developing product roadmaps, and working with IT teams for IT deliverables.

I have a strong understanding of project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Visio, and ALM. I am well-versed in managing hybrid teams spread across onshore and offshore locations. My expertise also includes Sanctions screening tools, Case Management tools, and Abinitio Technology.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Project Manager

NSW Department of Education

Apr 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Managed critical projects in the Finance division, focusing on improving financial administration in NSW schools. Responsibilities included stakeholder engagement, project planning, and overseeing change management to ensure timely delivery of projects.

Project Management Stakeholder Management Change Management Risk Management Agile Methodologies Project Planning Vendor Management Team Leadership

Business Test Manager

Westpac Group

Jan 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Led a team in the Fraud/AML domain, managing AUSTRAC projects and ensuring compliance with regulations. Responsibilities included transitioning to Agile methodologies and managing testing activities.

Test Management Agile Methodologies Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Risk Management Project Management Communication

Programme Test Manager

HSBC

Sep 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year)

Managed overall testing for the New Payments Platform, coordinating internal and external testing efforts. Ensured compliance with timelines and budgets while overseeing implementation activities.

Test Management Functional Testing Non Functional Testing Stakeholder Management Project Coordination Risk Management Communication Team Leadership Budget Management

Business Test Manager/Scrum Master

Westpac Banking Corporation

Apr 2019 - Oct 2019 (6 months)

Served as Scrum Master for a greenfield project focused on automating online payment claims. Responsibilities included project planning, stakeholder communication, and test execution.

Scrum Master Test Management Agile Methodologies Project Planning Team Leadership Risk Management User Acceptance Testing Vendor Management Communication

IT Portfolio Test Manager

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Jun 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 10 months)

Managed testing for projects under the Financial Crime platform, focusing on fraud detection and prevention. Oversaw multiple teams and ensured compliance with AML and sanctions regulations.

Test Management Financial Crime AML Team Management Project Coordination Risk Management Stakeholder Management Compliance Communication Reporting

IT Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Jun 2017 - May 2017 (-1 years 11 months)

Led Agile project management for Payments Platform projects, ensuring effective team collaboration and project delivery. Responsibilities included managing scrum ceremonies and stakeholder communication.

Scrum Master Agile Project Management Team Leadership Project Coordination Risk Management Reporting Test Management

IT Test Manager

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Jul 2010 - May 2016 (5 years 10 months)

Oversaw testing for various Payments Platform projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Managed teams and coordinated testing efforts across multiple projects.