Simmy Aneena Jacob, PMP®,PSM1

Experience

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  Infosys

  Jun 2005 - Jan 2011

  Directed project management of key SDLC assignments in accordance to defined business requirements specified by the client. Interfaced with clients to establish schedule, and strategic planning. Communicated with clients regarding project health and progress, capturing performance metrics for analysis and to offer data-driven insights to aid decision making. Facilitated solutions sessions to discuss problems, issue resolutions, and coordinate action plans. Performed internal reviews to streamline quality of deliverables and enhance areas in need of improvement. Generated the weekly status report to submit to the Client Manager. • Chosen as the Team Leader of a high-performance 4-member project team. Prioritized and assigned tasks and roles. Assessed project health and progress, adhered to deadlines and budgets, and communicated effectively to all stakeholders. • Pinpointed areas for enhancements as part of ongoing process assessment, producing bolstered effectiveness and efficiency.• Tested applications and resolved complex problems throughout software development life cycle (SDLC).• Played key role in design and development activities to ensure software requirements were met.• Participated in design analysis and pre- and post-installation reviews. Prioritized and delegated tasks to ensure seamless operations.• Led and implemented development of software programs using Java and Oracle.• Awarded ‘On the Spot Recognition’ for the excellent performance in requirement analysis and design for the redesign of a critical business area. Mostrar menos Delivered full SDLC project execution. Met with clients to identify business requirements, project scope, feasibilities and timelines. Submitted weekly status reports to the Client Manager, evaluating project health and issuing corrective measures as needed. Compiled performance metrics and data for analysis to promote data-driven decisions and insights. Coordinated with clients for launch and deployment of processes in alignment with client specifications. Engaged with the project team to extract problems, brainstorm solutions, and implement a plan of action. • Project team member in SDLC assignment execution, from conception to completion, including design, construction, testing, and implementation. Ensured quality and on-time deliverables through outstanding project monitoring and communications. • Tracked and analyzed processes, identifying continuous process improvement areas and offering key recommendations. • Performed business requirements analysis and user workflow analysis• Participated in design analysis and pre- and post-installation reviews.• Implemented software development using Oracle.• Responsible for maintaining and updating technical documentation for software and systems. Mostrar menos

  • Technology Lead/ Technology Analyst

    Mar 2007 - Jan 2011

  • System Engineer

    Jun 2005 - Feb 2007
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  Merck

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2022

  Project Manager/Technical Change Manager

  Execute full software development life cycle of essential pharmaceutical assignments in Clinical trials, including project management, change management, problem management, incident management, project planning, scope, feasibilities, timelines, high level impact assessment & effort estimate, stakeholder identification and communications, progress updates, and quality deliverables. Generate status reports, risk assessments, issues, and CRs in the project management/ITIL tool. Perform roles of Project Manager, Change Manager, Technical Assurance Analyst and SDLC SME for GxP and non-GxP applications. • Review SDLC deliverables and coordinate Business, Technical and Quality Signoff. Prioritize and delegate personnel tasks and assignments. Apply best practices to project operations and adhere to established budgetary guidelines. • Manage the on-going support and maintenance of the clinical applications.• Perform high-level impact assessment/feasibility study and support business team to formulate business case, as part of scope management.• Conduct the kickoff meeting, prepare project plan, perform high-level effort estimate for schedule management.• Work with SQA and Quality Representative for the review of SLC documentation including Change Controls, Design Specifications, IQOQs and for the projects related to GxP/non-GxP applications.• Support application migration from legacy infrastructure to AWS.• Perform regular assessment on the progress of the project to make sure the project is on track.• Work with project stakeholders to review the impact assessments performed. • Guide the project team during the entire SDLC of the project. Meet with stakeholders regularly for the successful execution of the project. • Produce weekly project forecast to ensure defined scope is delivered and managed to timelines and budget; Communicate project status to management and project stake holders. • Support GxP and non-GxP changes related to multiple functional areas. Mostrar menos

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  LifeScan

  Mar 2022 - now

  Project Delivery Manager

  Manage new product development for Medical Device software. This includes the execution of full software development life cycle of public-facing Web and Mobile products, including project management, project planning, scope, feasibilities, timelines, high level impact assessment & effort estimate, stakeholder identification and communications, progress updates, and quality deliverables. Generate status reports, risk assessments, issues, and CRs in the Quality Management System. • Perform high-level impact assessment/feasibility study and create business case, for scope management with Product Owner, Commercial team, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Affairs.• Collaborate with Labeling, Regulatory Affairs, Information Security, Quality , Compliance and Legal & Privacy for impact assessments. • Work with Product Owners, UX-Leads, Content Writers, and labeling team for the design of the UI of the internet facing applications.• Coordinate, and Perform check ins for; initial drafting of scope, requirement specification finalization and handover, development check points, development handover, UAT handover, Client Demo, and Lessons Learned.• Collaborate with Production education and Customer Service team to ensure the successful completion of training for Customer support.• Collaborate with the Regulatory Affairs team to ensure global regulatory compliance of products.• Perform regular assessment on the progress of the project to make sure the project is on track.• Produce weekly project forecast to ensure defined scope is delivered and managed to timelines and budget; Communicate project status to management and project stake holders. • Update the project dashboard and present the status in Portfolio meeting.• Make sure the smooth handover of the application to the support team after hyper care and ensure the successful closure of the project. Mostrar menos

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  PM Solutions / PM College

  Nov 2022 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  Perform project management and portfolio management in the financial department for pharmaceutical assignments. Also, manage projects in SAP landscape and Platform Systems. Budget management for the projects as well as the Technical Enhancement Requests at portfolio level.• Manage SAP Infrastructure migration, Onboarding of new pharmaceutical customers for AbbVie, Development of Finance applications for business.• Support multiple teams at portfolio level to make sure the project and financial management is done effectively and prepare monthly status report for all projects in Finance department for portfolio level presentation.• Work with BTS leads for defining Capital Plan and Long-Range Plan projects.• Day-to-day management of the project, including creation & management of key project deliverables, managing risks and issues including mitigation strategies to remove roadblocks, budget management, collaborating across program stakeholders and work with executive sponsors to drive these deliverables and project to completion.• Perform Budget Management for the project which includes setup, monitoring of progress against contract, expenses, invoices, reconciliation, and tracking in Jira and SAP.• Work with SQA Team for the SLC process related to GXP, SOX regulated applications.• Determine project goals and priorities with Steering Committee which includes Business and IT Leadership, project sponsors, and other key stakeholders.• Collaborate with all project stakeholders to proactively identify and mitigate project risks with frequent reevaluation and reprioritization of the risk register.• Proactively prepares/presents project financial information and recommendations to stakeholders to ensure financial success of the project.• Support with onboarding of new project team members and project managers.• Work with Continuous improvement team to revise the procedures, add new features to the Project Management tool. Mostrar menos