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Umashankara Mahendrakar

@umashankaramahendrak

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Project Manager and Business Operations leader driving cross-functional programs and scalable solutions.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead cross-functional, technology-driven projects, apply governance and KPI-driven delivery, and grow in operations or program leadership.

I am a versatile, goal-oriented Project Manager and Business Operations leader with 8+ years delivering complex programs across technology, finance, and government sectors.

I have led cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies and enterprise systems such as SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Bizsuite/JIRA to deliver measurable outcomes at HP, DXC Technology and current employers.

My achievements include implementing AI-based attendance monitoring, delivering geofencing citizen-connect applications, FMCG ERP implementation, and securing OEM partnerships with multiple vendors.

I focus on governance, KPI-driven reporting, resource optimization, risk management and stakeholder engagement to drive projects from initiation through closure and ensure business value.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Manager

Current

Techkshetra Info Solutions Pvt Ltd

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Manage multiple IT projects end-to-end, implementing governance, KPIs and resource planning; delivered AI attendance, geofencing citizen app and IMS solutions while securing OEM partnerships. Improved project tracking and reporting with weekly/monthly dashboards and SLA monitoring.

Project Management Governance KPI Tracking Risk Management Stakeholder Management Proposal Writing

Team Leader

Coders & Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

Dec 2022 - Apr 2023 (4 months)

Led a freight-brokering team servicing North America and Canada, managing sales outreach, load booking, carrier negotiations and KPI reporting to meet archive targets. Trained and allocated work to team members to improve operations.

Team Leadership Sales Outreach Negotiation KPIs Training Excel Operational Management

Fundraising Manager

Chaitanya Rural Development Society

Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Developed and executed fundraising strategies, managed donor relationships and public communications, prepared budgets and KPI reports, and submitted project tenders to Karnataka e-procurement. Raised visibility through events and social media.

Fundraising Budgeting KPIs Stakeholder Engagement Public Relations Social Media Proposal Writing

Senior Associate

DXC Technology

Jul 2016 - Oct 2020 (4 years 3 months)

Managed creation and amendment of WBS elements in SAP C1 for US/Canada/UK clients, validated contracts/change orders, resolved ticketed requests and produced monthly KPIs and executive presentations to ensure accurate project cost tracking.

SAP C1 WBS Management Ticketing Systems KPI Tracking Operations Management Excel

Data Analyst

Hewlett-Packard

Oct 2013 - Apr 2016 (2 years 6 months)

Performed channel data management and governance for Latin America, validated partner sales/inventory in SAP/BusinessObjects, produced impact reports to prevent improper compensation and supported partner onboarding/offboarding.