Vaquas Qureshi, PMP®, PSM I

Experience

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  Larsen & Toubro

  Oct 2013 - Apr 2016

  Senior Engineer

  My role was multi-faceted spanning from assessing the project feasibility to formulating the overall project plan, over viewing the execution & monitoring the progress of the project. Responsibilities include:• Assisting in the formulation of overall execution plan and structure within which project can be executed • Reviewing the progress of the key project deliverable during project life cycle• Maintaining coordination between different teams including execution, design & supply chain management during the swift-paced execution phase• Ensuring adherence to standard project management processes in ERP• Assisting project manager in assessing the status of the project by preparing consolidated project cost reports & monitoring cost vis-à-vis gross margin• Working on project cost reduction exercises and coordinating closely with contracts & design team during project bidding process Show less

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  Mahindra Susten

  Apr 2016 - Nov 2022

  •Spearheading projects and its governance through integrating project scope, budget & schedule and reviewing the project with more than 20 key parameters •Monitoring, Managing and reporting the project performance & risks along with more than 5 key performance indicators through tools like Project dashboard and Earned Value Management (EVM)•Highlighting status of KPIs & major constraints to Sr. Management •Working on process improvement and process fine tuning under the business excellence model - 'The Mahindra Way'.•Client front facing and managing both internal and external clients throughout Project life-cycle with response TAT of less than 1day for 85% of issues.•Carrying out detailed risk management exercise for the project including risk assessment, mitigation & assessing effectiveness of response plans Show less Fulfilling role of Project Manager in Mahindra Susten. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:• Undertaking Risk identification and mitigation measures for the project • Preparing project management plans through collaborating key stakeholders • Monitoring and reviewing project performance and more than 5 key performance indicators through tools like Project dashboard and productivity •Conducting project review for senior management to assess the progress of the project and escalate critical issues•Creating, organizing and updating project documents and artifacts to align project with business objectives Show less

  • Deputy Manager, Project Management

    Apr 2019 - Nov 2022

  • Assistant Manager- Project Management & Strategy

    May 2016 - Mar 2019

  • Assitant Manager - Planning

    Apr 2016 - Mar 2019
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  TimesPro

  Aug 2022 - now

  IT Project Manager

  • Led project on revamping learner’s journey through Times Pro website right from creating user account to app. form submission to enrolment.• Led the project on developing dedicated Payment Platform for the organization aiming to include all student transactions & various features like refund, late fees etc.• Currently leading Times Pro Mobile app development project with Platform based approach & a new LMS named ‘Learn Pro’ managing multiple product owners, scrum teams business stakeholders & vendor Show less