Naval Pant

Experience

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  GNIX INFOSOFT PVT. LTD

  Jul 2003 - Nov 2005

  Software Engineer

  Contributed individually as a developer

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  Keane India Ltd.

  Dec 2005 - Jun 2007

  Technical Lead

  Led project life cycle development along with client Interaction & team mentoring as a technical leader.

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  SDG Corporation

  Jun 2007 - Nov 2016

  Delivery Manager

  1. I led the development and execution of delivery strategies in line with specific requirements, schedules, timelines, and scope.2. Collaborating with various business units and stakeholders, including serving as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for customers, I facilitated the planning of project life cycles.3. I took charge of overseeing and monitoring the progress of entire project/program life cycles, ensuring adherence to budget, demand forecasts, and timelines to achieve timely project completion and effectively manage technical deliverables.4. Actively involved in identifying risks and formulating strategies to mitigate them, I utilized thorough analysis of financial and statistical data to anticipate and manage changes in rapidly evolving global business landscapes. Show less

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  Comviva

  Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

  Group Manager Product Development

  1. I oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initial feasibility assessment to production support, covering requirement definition, design, development, implementation, integration, quality assurance, and launch.2. I play a key role in defining and implementing the product delivery strategy, ensuring alignment with requirements, schedules, timelines, and scope.3. Acting as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for customers, I coordinate with multiple business groups and stakeholders to plan the project lifecycle effectively.4. I am responsible for defining and managing project requirements, schedules, timelines, and scope, while also collaborating with various business groups and stakeholders.5. Monitoring the progress of the entire product/program lifecycle, I ensure adherence to cost, demand forecasts, and timelines to facilitate timely project execution and manage technical deliverables.6. Handling Profit and Loss (P&L) management and reporting, I oversee project budgeting, cost and revenue forecasting, sales, and pre-sales activities, presenting detailed reports to the practice director.7. I actively engage in risk identification and develop strategies for mitigating risk factors through careful analysis of financial and statistical data, effectively managing change in dynamic global business environments.8. Acting as the primary interface for customers, third parties, and stakeholders, I address key issues and provide support as required.9. I also take on the responsibility of training and mentoring new team members, ensuring their familiarity with product features, ecosystems, and scope of work. Show less

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  NEC Corporation India Pvt Ltd.

  Jul 2017 - now

  Delivery Head - BFSI

  1. Providing guidance and leadership within the Banking & Financial Services sector, overseeing execution and growth strategies, including the management of profit and loss for the unit.2. Transforming business plans into actionable program/project objectives to deliver comprehensive solutions and achieve results through the coordination of subordinate managers and professional team members.3. Accountable for delivering results within a highly complex global delivery framework for major strategic accounts, spanning industries such as Payments, Financial Inclusion, Lending, Credit Underwriting, Compliance & Security, Asset Finance, and Cards.4. Directly managing and leading the entire team, encompassing recruitment, compensation, retention, and performance evaluation.Steering the technological direction and tools of the unit, ensuring the establishment, maintenance, adherence, and regular reporting of appropriate standards.5. Cultivating senior-level relationships with clients, advocating for both new and existing business expansion and contract renewals. Show less