About Parag
I am a Senior IT Consultant with over 19+ years of experience in project and program management, particularly excelling in information security. My extensive knowledge covers digital transformations, app and data migrations, cybersecurity enhancements, software development, ERP rollouts, SaaS implementations, and IT decommissioning. I am passionate about leveraging AI to enhance project outcomes and fortify security measures across various sectors, including Healthcare, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, Hi-Tech, and the Energy sector.
As a consultant, I possess the ability to lead through critical thinking, decision-making, and effective collaboration, which allows me to coordinate successful outcomes in complex environments. My skills in M&A Integration, Agile Project/Program Management, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management enable me to manage resources and budgets effectively. Being adept in Leadership and Collaboration, I can drive teams with innovative ideas, utilising the latest AI tools for better decision-making and staying proactive against potential risks.
I've successfully conducted digital transformation initiatives, achieving streamlined processes and enhanced security protocols. Working with technologies such as AWS, Azure, Oracle, and employing frameworks like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and GDPR, I have delivered robust IT solutions that significantly impact business outcomes. Equipped with a comprehensive
toolset, including Power BI, MS Project, and ServiceNow, I am committed to creating secure, effective solutions.
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English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
London (up to 50km)
Experience
- DBinfo LimitedSr.IT Project ManagerPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYFebruary 2023 - Today (3 years and 4 months)Watford, United Kingdom
- Directed global IT programs with $1M+ budgets, consolidating program plan and validation scope/requirement to achieve 98% on-time go-live for GxP/Non-GxP business applications (Cloud/On-prem/SaaS).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure high-quality, on-time project delivery.
- Facilitated change management activities, including Quality Management System (QMS) processes, to support end-user adoption of new systems and processes.
- Managed budget planning and administration, controlled revenue and income streams, and tracked program expenditures.
- Developed and maintained project documentation, including project plans, RAID logs, communication plans, and budgets, adhering to PMO governance and methodologies.
- Managed governance milestones across matrixed teams, ensuring compliance with FDA and GDPR standards through meticulous documentation and quality control.
- Orchestrated cutover execution for enterprise deployments, coordinating technical and business readiness to minimize downtime and resolve 100% of critical gaps pre-go-live.
- Led hyper care and transition phases, tracking issues via tools such as Smartsheet, ServiceNow and developing resolution plans, supporting seamless rollout of cloud based application and platform across 3 global regions.
- Formulated comprehensive project charters, conducted budget analysis, and reviewed third-party vendor contracts for efficient planning and execution.
- Monitor vendor performance, track deliverables, and ensure adherence to contractual agreements.
- Overseeing the collaboration, monitoring managing, and reporting of all Project risks (RAID) related to change delivery items.
- TCS/CytivaIT Project ManagerPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYJuly 2020 - January 2023 (2 years and 6 months)London, United Kingdom
- Lead establishment and delivery of M&A projects for Tech & Data end-state in Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures.
- Oversaw the migration of 9 Software tools project across 240+ projects, achieving the onboarding of 2000+ users in 14 months, ahead of schedule by 2 weeks, ensuring minimal disruptions.
- Interface with senior technology engineering and architecture staff and client senior management teams regarding project status and oversee process improvements.
- Implemented business process to optimise change cycles, resulted increasing efficiency by 20%.
- Oversaw the creation of user manuals, training materials, and other documentation to support project implementation and client handover.
- Implemented quality control checkpoints to ensure deliverables met organisational standards and stakeholder expectations
- Liaise with senior stakeholders, manage project risks, and oversee project execution and manage business processes.
- Develop business processes. Technical integrations manage project plans, and liaise with business and IT stakeholders.
- Collaborated with Solutions Architects/Business Analysts and testing teams to articulate and unite the business behind a strategic solution, conveying the significance of the proposed solutions through effective communication.
- TCS/GEHealthcareIT Project ManagerPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYJuly 2019 - June 2020 (11 months)London, United Kingdom
- Acted as a strategic business partner to ensure M&A and business development demands are captured and quality services delivered as per agreed service descriptions.
- Demonstrated experience working with virtual teams across multiple regions with the ability to effectively manage remote team members.
- Defined business requirements, develop a roadmap, oversee the execution, manage risks and dependencies.
- Cultivated relationships with Project sponsors, stakeholders, third-party suppliers/vendors, and funding sources, maximizing program outreach.
- Oversaw project budgets for 10+ projects monitored and reduced expenses against delivered benefits and communicated key project plans and changes to steering committee.
- Conducted multiple Release readiness reviews, Milestone reviews, Toll-gate reviews and Business Go/No-Go reviews.
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Education
- Master in Information ManagementUniversity Of Mumbai2014Master in Information Management
Certifications
- ISO 27001 LA - Lead AuditorCQI2024
- Microsoft Certified Azure FundamentalsMicrosoft2023