Senior Manager- Integration

• Dec 2022 - Present

Manager - Programme Management

• Mar 2017 - Nov 2022

• Oversee a number of various GEMS strategic projects, ranging from New Schools and Extensions, to organizational change projects in alignment with the GEMS strategic roadmap. • Created a new structure for pre-ops project management for better monitoring and control • Created an executive dashboards for new schools for updating the project progress to senior Management • Handle multiple new school pre-ops projects from the kick –off till the school opening • Prepare detailed project plans which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the projects. Execute the project as per the plan. • Created a consolidated Risk Tracker highlighting key risks for each of the pre-ops projects • Track project progress and update detailed trackers on a weekly basis. • Establish a standardized process regarding coordination of meetings including the specific meetings' frequencies, stakeholders involved, and expected outcomes. • Preparing meeting minutes in order to make sure everyone is aligned in terms of the outcomes of project meetings. • Ensure the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality • Review the project schedule with Senior Management and internal stakeholders directly impacted by the project activities, maintain and revise the schedule as required on an ongoing basis • Lead , manage project teams to ensure delivery of project/s • Monitor new school budgeted project expenditures • Manage risk and plan for contingencies to ensure minimal impact on deliverables, establish a transparent communication process to escalate, manage and resolve issues • When requires, provide day to day support and guidance to any additional Project Manager onboarded Show less

Senior Business Analyst/Project Manager

• Aug 2014 - Oct 2016

Develop feasibility study for setting up a primary school in Dubai by conducting extensive market research, competitive analysis, business modelling including revenue forecasting, cost estimation, P&L analysis, constructing business plan & strategies and program managing execution.• Actively engaged in the design process of to ensure that the facility meets all functional needs of the school and compliant with local regulatory requirements while ensuring adequate value engineering.• Hands on project managing execution on site from an operator’s perspective and providing time critical inputs for progress monitoring for timely completion.• Liaising with suppliers, partners, government organisation & marketing agency for project related activities.• Project planning Tracking the project plan and preparing reports for higher management. Show less

Business Analyst

• Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

• Conducting feasibility studies for setting up international schools & nurseries in Middle East and East Africa.• Conducting extensive research including competitive landscape, demand supply analysis, and study of country’s demographic and economic factors.• Preparing business plans & feasibility analysis including revenue estimates, cost estimates, capital requirement and projected P&L and cash flow statements.• Working with clients/partner’s leadership team as objective thought partners to help prioritize opportunities based on rigorous thinking, analytics and appreciation of the competitive landscape. • Studying other opportunities in the education sector in East Africa and Middle East. Show less

MBA Student

• Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

Project Engineer

• Jun 2009 - Oct 2010

Role : L2/L3 Technical Support EngineerClient: Citibank Domain: Banking and Financial ServicesKey Responsibilities:• Worked in banking production support and maintenance environment and involved in troubleshooting technical problems on production servers• Interacted with the client to understand business requirements & associated issues• Worked in close coordination with the onsite team in US in running scripts and getting or updating critical information• Contributed in planning of new projectsAchievements Appreciated by the client on multiple occasions for resolving 99% of issues within stipulated time Show less

Project Engineer

• Sep 2007 - Jun 2009

Role : Project EngineerClient: Boeing, Ricoh, Citibank Domain: Banking and Financial ServicesKey Responsibilities• Implemented business logic and business objects for the project • Developed server-side business logic software modules • Developed customized client-side modules• Actively involved in developing test cases ad test plans• Achieved and maintained completion of my task in minimum time-period with least defects• Mentored new recruits joining the team• Led a client specific customization of the product developed by the R &D team with Citibank client projectAchievements • Bestowed with Wipro FIMC (Feather in My Cap) award in May 2009 for excellent performance for demonstrating exceptional technical excellence and providing guidance & mentorship to other team members Show less