Sujata Sridhar, Project Manager in Pune, India
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Sujata Sridhar

Verified Expert  in Project Management

Bio

Sujata is a passionate agile coach and a creative problem-solver who loves to take up new challenges, always choosing people and processes over technology. Being an outcome-driven and improvement focussed individual helps her to deliver value to customers. At the same time, Sujata's communication skills, empathy, intellect, and continuous learning directly contribute to the organization's goals.

Project Highlights

Scaling Agile Transformation
Launched a team of teams in Agile methodology with 300 people to quickly deliver features to the customer and reduce defects.
Implementation of Global Process Framework
Defined and implemented the global process framework for employees, including Agile, to consistently adopt IT processes.
Agile Training Management
Managed E2E training delivery in Agile for the enterprise.

Expertise

  • Agile
  • Agile Coaching
  • Agile Practices
  • Agile Project Management
  • Jira
  • Quality Management
  • Software Project Management
  • Zoom

Work Experience

Project Manager

2015 - 2017
Syngenta
  • Ensured business process designs are aligned with global standards and across functions, scalable, and follow best industry practices, such as the APQC framework.
  • Managed the version upgrade of the business process modeling tool, Casewise, for improved performance, user experience, and reduced lead times.
  • Saved $250 thousand by insourcing business process modeling services and improved turnaround time of design and development of business processes.

Project Manager

2010 - 2011
Cognizant
  • Provided process consulting to clients by performing gap analysis, the current design state, and helping clients in CMMI assessments.
  • Established the knowledge management system for the PQC group and streamlined the data repository, creating a common platform for best practice sharing and reusable components.
  • Helped to create a library of best practices and reusable components for the process consultants to ensure consistency.
  • Reduced duplication efforts by creating templates and formats across different assignments and leveraging best practices.

Project History

Scaling Agile Transformation

Launched a team of teams in Agile methodology with 300 people to quickly deliver features to the customer and reduce defects.

Trained 1000+ people in Agile, Scrum, and Kanban, and certified 300+ employees in SAFe to help teams adopt Agile values and focus on value delivery. I also coached, mentored, and supported teams and a team of teams through different planning events, demos, retrospective, and problem-solving sessions to ensure a seamless workflow and relentless improvements.

Implementation of Global Process Framework

Defined and implemented the global process framework for employees, including Agile, to consistently adopt IT processes.

I managed E2E definitions of Agile processes, including an assessment framework for IT teams to adopt and implement Agile. Also, I included templates and process flows for the teams to follow and adhere to quality standards. Composed the process pilot with two teams and helped them with Waterfall to Agile transformation. As an agile coach, I conducted Agile training, coaching, and hand-holding teams on Scrum.

Agile Training Management

Managed E2E training delivery in Agile for the enterprise.

Firstly, I needed to create a calendar based on demand and training needs in this project. Next, I delivered and scheduled Agile-scrum training and workshops for all employees, including feedback collection and analysis. Finally, I created a dashboard while managing the Agile certifications and programs.

Education

2006 - 2008

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) - India

2001 - 2005

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication

Savitribai Phule Pune University - India

Certifications

JULY 2019 - FEBRUARY 2023

SAFe Release Train Engineer

Scaled Agile, Inc.

MARCH 2019 - PRESENT

Certified Agile Coach

ICC-ACP

JANUARY 2019 - FEBRUARY 2023

SAFe Program Consultant

Scaled Agile, Inc.

MARCH 2013 - PRESENT

Certified ScrumMaster

Scrum Alliance

Skills

Tools

Jira, Zoom, Rally, Confluence, SQL

Paradigms

Agile, Agile Project Management, Scrum, Kanban

Platforms

SharePoint

Other

Agile Coaching, Agile Practices, Software Project Management, Quality Management, Lucidchart, Business Systems Analysis, Java, Digital Electronics, Feedback Control System, Scrum Master, Scrum Coaching, Agile Scaling Frameworks, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Lean Portfolio Management, Business Process Modeling, Casewise Modeler, Process Design, SIPOC, Program Management, Agile Release Training, Project Management, Planning, Training, Coaching, Workday

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