Rajesh Pandey

• Project Manager with 11+ years of IT experience, including 4+ years in leading Agile, DevOps, and Cloud-based initiatives across Retail, Healthcare, and Consulting domains.
• Proven expertise in Project Management, Program Management, Agile/Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies for end-to-end project delivery.
• Skilled in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) with hands-on experience in Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes for automation, CI/CD, and cloud migration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure) while ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and timelines.
• Strong knowledge of release management, risk & issue management, change management, and stakeholder communication to drive successful outcomes.
• Experienced in resource planning, budgeting, cost optimization, and forecasting to improve delivery efficiency and business value.
• Adept at facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and release planning.
• Proficient in project and collaboration tools including MS Project, JIRA, Trello, Confluence, Smartsheet, and SharePoint for scheduling, tracking, and reporting KPIs.
• Recognized for leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration across global delivery teams while promoting continuous improvement and best practices.
• Customer-focused professional with a track record of delivering projects that align with strategic goals and enhance operational efficiency.
• Skilled in project documentation and time tracking using platforms like SharePoint and Smartsheet to ensure alignment with timelines and client requirements.
• Proactively address client concerns and provide regular updates on project status, demonstrating a customer-centric approach.

As a Project Manager at TNS Consulting in the IT Services & Consulting domain, I managed multiple Agile projects from initiation through delivery. I facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure alignment and transparency across cross-functional teams. By applying risk management strategies and continuous improvement practices, I improved delivery predictability and supported higher client satisfaction.

• Led cross-functional teams to deliver key software development projects using Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Supported the creation and implementation of project management practices aligned with PMO strategy and business goals.
• Collaborated with business analysts, developers, and testers to ensure timely delivery, scope alignment, and quality assurance. 
• Oversaw project schedules, sprint planning, and progress tracking, contributing to improved delivery predictability. 

Software Engineering