Mahnoor Umar

Project Manager with 2+ years of experience delivering software projects in fast-paced agency environments. Proven track record of managing multiple concurrent projects across full SDLC, from onboarding and sprint planning to UAT and go-live. Strong in client communication, scope control, and risk management, ensuring on-time delivery with high-quality standards. Known for maintaining clear project visibility, unblocking teams, and proactively solving problems before they escalate.

Project Coordinator - SoftMinds Solutions

(2025-03 - 2026-05)

• Own delivery of multiple concurrent software projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, and quality benchmarks.
• Independently execute project discovery phases, translating business requirements into PRDs, epics, and sprint-ready tasks.
• Break down scope into structured sprint plans with realistic timelines in collaboration with engineering and QA teams.
• Serve as the primary client point of contact, leading status meetings, sharing progress updates, and managing expectations proactively.
• Run Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to maintain alignment and delivery momentum.
• Manage dependencies across teams and proactively remove blockers to keep engineers and QAs productive.
• Enforce scope and change management, assessing impact of new requirements and preventing uncontrolled scope creep.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables by coordinating QA cycles before UAT submission, reducing rework and client rejection.
• Lead UAT cycles, including client onboarding for testing, feedback consolidation, prioritization, and sign-off closure.
• Identify delivery risks early (technical gaps, unclear requirements, resource constraints) and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain real-time project visibility through updated tools, documentation, and structured weekly reporting.
• Coordinate go-live activities, including deployment readiness, rollback planning, and post-launch stabilization.

Associate Project Manager - Maqware Solutions

(2024-03 - 2025-02)

• Supported delivery of software projects across full SDLC, from requirement gathering to deployment support.
• Assisted in breaking down requirements into actionable tasks, managing sprint boards, and tracking delivery progress via Jira.
• Participated in client communication, including requirement clarification, progress updates, and expectation alignment.
• Monitored timelines, identified risks and dependencies, and contributed to mitigation planning.
• Facilitated Agile ceremonies to ensure team alignment and continuous delivery.
• Coordinated across engineering, QA, and stakeholders to maintain smooth execution and timely delivery.
• Ensured deliverables met quality standards before client submission and supported UAT coordination.
• Maintained structured project documentation, reports, and meeting records for visibility and tracking.

Associate Engineering - Artificial Intelligence - University Of The Punjab (2022 - 2022)

Bachelor's - Physics Education - University Of The Punjab (2022 - 2022)

Intermediate - Computer Sciences - Lahore College for Women University (2018 - 2018)