Navsher Nain
@navshernain
Experienced Senior Project Manager specializing in business transformation.
What I'm looking for
I am a proactive professional with 18 years of progressive experience in Program and Project Management, specializing in client engagement, process optimization, and risk management. My career has been marked by overseeing multiple concurrent projects that have delivered multimillion-dollar efficiencies for clients. I pride myself on my ability to re-engineer business processes to enhance customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
As a leader, I have successfully directed teams in various sectors, including healthcare and technology, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. My expertise in Agile methodologies, combined with my PMP certification, allows me to build and retain top-performing project management teams. I am passionate about driving change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, which has led to significant operational enhancements and cost savings for the organizations I have worked with.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Project Manager, Business Transformation
Canadian Bearings
Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Responsible for enterprise-wide business transformation, driving initiatives in business process, ERP (NetSuite), and organizational/cultural transformation to optimize organizational value propositions. Leading program/project management initiatives by developing strategic plans, assembling cross-functional resources, engaging with external vendors, and managing communications and change manageme
Director, Projects / Portfolio Manager
Nola Group LLC
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Directed a $2.8 Million initiative to execute a PMO strategy for standardized project management practices, leading to a unified and cohesive global project approach. Led the PMO during a period of rapid expansion, effectively managing 20+ project managers/consultants and ensuring alignment with company-wide best practices.
Sr. Project Manager
Smile Digital Health
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Salvaged a NetSuite Implementation and successfully went live in Finance and Projects within the Healthcare sector. Led a consulting team that successfully handled integrations with JIRA, HubSpot, and Dayforce.
Sr. Project Manager
Epicure
Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Spearheaded a multimillion-dollar initiative to implement NetSuite in Canada and the US for a client in the food manufacturing space. Provided strategic input in project design (waterfall and agile models), change management, and cost & timeline optimization.
Sr. Project Manager
Symcor Canada
Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)
Led a $1.8 Million initiative to implement Dayforce (Ceridian Product) HCM Suite, including HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Suite, and Recruitment modules. Managed client-side project and account management, executing predefined organizational goals in association with Executives/Sponsors.
Sr. Project Manager
Oracle Canada
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 6 months)
Managed end-to-end NetSuite and Oracle projects, driving contract compliance with defined performance metrics and using pre-established methodology. Led highly qualified project teams for engaging customers to maximize value in the customer lifecycle.
Senior Project Manager
Ceridian Dayforce Canada
Oct 2014 - Present (10 years 9 months)
Implemented and drove contract compliance for multiple and concurrent complex projects in North America for DAYFORCE HCM modules (WFM, Payroll, Benefits). Led project teams of 10-20 cross-functional domain experts and established project-specific controls in collaboration with clients to optimize processes and manage risks.
Director (Projects - BPO)
Mayflower Innovative Solutions
Feb 2007 - Present (18 years 5 months)
Led and directed strategic and operational management for project management teams across 3 offices specializing in healthcare, litigation support, accounting, and e-publishing. Supervised successful cross-functional stakeholder management and transition of processes for clients with predefined quality metrics.
Project Director
APTECH LTD
Built and managed a team across 8 offices in North India for the computer training industry, achieving $50M in annual sales revenue. Designed and implemented an innovative 'E-management system' for evaluating employee performance, which was adopted company-wide as a 'best practices' standard.
Business Manager
Netland Information
Feb 2005 - Present (20 years 5 months)
Incubated and developed a start-up focused on software development, implementation, and testing. Signed leading key global IT companies, defined client acquisition processes, and developed standard operating procedures (SOP) manuals for account management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Toronto
Master's in Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration
Currently pursuing a Master's in Business Administration at the University of Toronto. This program focuses on advanced business strategies and management principles.
Panjab University
Master's in Arts (MA), Arts
Completed a Master's in Arts program at Panjab University. This advanced degree provided a comprehensive understanding of the chosen field of study.
Panjab University
Bachelor of Arts, Arts
Obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Panjab University. This foundational degree provided a broad education in various disciplines.
Panjab University
Master's in Philosophy (MPhil), Philosophy
Pursued a Master's in Philosophy at Panjab University. This program focused on in-depth research and critical analysis within the philosophical domain.
National Computing Centre (NCC)
Diploma in Software Engineering, Software Engineering
Completed a Diploma in Software Engineering from the National Computing Centre (NCC), UK. This program provided practical skills and knowledge in software development.
UC Berkeley Haas (Executive Education)
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence in Business Strategies and Application
Earned a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Business Strategies and Application from UC Berkeley Haas (Executive Education). This program focused on applying AI concepts to business challenges.
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