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Nivedita U - Project Manager

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Location: St Louis, Missouri, USA

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Visa: H1B

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Results-driven and certified Project Manager and Scrum Master with over 10 years of experience leading strategic and Certified Project Manager (PMP, CSM) with 9+ years experience delivering enterprise IT, cloud, and ERP transformation projects across healthcare, education, manufacturing, and public sector. Proven ability to lead Agile teams, manage global stakeholders, and align project delivery with business goals. Expert in SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce CRM, Azure, and Workday implementations. Skilled in budgeting, change management, risk mitigation, and driving measurable business outcomes (15%+ cost reduction, 10% user adoption improvement). Recognized for cross-functional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and excellence in project execution. CORE COMPETENCIES Project Lifecycle Management Agile & Scrum Methodologies ERP/CRM Implementation Budgeting & Forecasting, Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Cross-functional Leadership Organizational Change Management Vendor Management Data-Driven Decision Making Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, GDPR) Agile Transformation UAT & QA Planning TECHNICAL SKILLS Project Management Tools Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, ASANA, Trello, Daptiv ERP/CRM Platforms SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce CRM, Workday, ServiceNow Collaboration Tools Confluence, Slack, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Methodologies Agile, Scrum, SDLC, Hybrid Models, Risk Management, Organizational Change Management Analytics & Reporting MySQL, AI Tools for Resource Optimization CERTIFICATIONS Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Salesforce Certified Administrator PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Tropicana, Chicago, IL Jan 2025 Present SAP Project Manager Managed SAP-based procurement project to support the onboarding of new co-manufacturers, enhancing Tropicana s distribution capabilities. Collaborated with supply chain, legal, and finance departments to draft contracts, manage compliance requirements, and reduce operational costs by 15%. Led cross-functional stakeholder meetings and weekly PMO calls, streamlining project communication and accelerating decision-making. Owned RAID log and drove issue resolution through structured reporting and proactive escalation strategies. Executed test planning and UAT for process validation and system readiness, ensuring compliance with internal audit standards. Leveraged SAP S/4HANA tools to drive continuous improvement in procurement operations, contributing to overall organizational cost reduction. State of CT, Remote Aug 2022 Jan 2025 Project Manager / Technical Lead Child Support Services Directed system modernization for the State of Connecticut, replacing a 30-year legacy system with a cloud-native Azure-based platform. Provided technical leadership for UI development, architecture decisions, and data integration across modules within the Child Support Program. Led sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming sessions in alignment with Agile Scrum principles. Developed change management strategy, training materials, and end-user onboarding guides to facilitate smoother adoption. Used Jira and Confluence for test case management and progress tracking; created dashboards for defect and risk visibility. Acted as a primary liaison to state IT officials, ensuring continuous stakeholder alignment and reporting on earned value metrics. ThermoFisher Scientific, Raleigh, NC Jan 2022 Jul 2022 Project Control Officer Clinical Research Group Supported deployment of Workday ATS/SOR systems across global HR functions in partnership with the Director of HRTS. Coordinated cutover planning, risk mitigation, and deployment readiness, reducing go-live disruption and improving time-to-productivity. Managed onboarding/offboarding logistics and access provisioning for 200+ clinical and operational personnel. Monitored program health via Smartsheet and integrated reporting tools, updating risk registers and performance metrics. Collaborated across time zones to ensure alignment with global stakeholders, including HR, Legal, IT, and PMO teams. Fairfax University of America, Fairfax, VA Oct 2018 Dec 2021 Project Manager Developed and executed student-focused engagement and retention strategies using digital platforms and marketing tools. Led data collection and analytics initiatives to track academic trends, measure campaign effectiveness, and adjust tactics accordingly. Worked cross-functionally with faculty, admissions, and IT to redesign curriculum delivery for improved interactivity and learning outcomes. Led academic and IT project portfolios using ASANA for task tracking, deadline management, and resource planning. Managed vendor relationships and internal staffing needs for marketing and tech-enhancement projects. Project Lead Managed strategic partnerships including Washington Gas, designing customer acquisition strategies that improved retention by 10%. Oversaw full project lifecycle from planning to execution, tracking KPIs and aligning outputs to client expectations. Led client workshops to define use cases, gather requirements, and review prototypes in Agile sprints. Worked with developers and UX designers to streamline the end-user experience and improve client satisfaction metrics. Fidelis Software Solutions, Philadelphia, Pa Nov 2015 Dec 2016 Business Analyst Analyzed and documented functional and technical requirements in collaboration with business users and solution architects. Led Power BI rollouts across departments for executive dashboards and KPI tracking. Conducted compliance assessments and developed remediation plans in line with HIPAA for healthcare datasets. Developed data flow diagrams, use cases, and system context diagrams for custom application delivery. Supported application testing, QA sign-offs, and deployment planning activities alongside project managers. EDUCATION PhD in Progress, University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Master of Science, Fairfax University of America Fairfax, VA (2019) Master of Business Administration, Fairfax University of America Fairfax, VA (2016) Keywords: quality analyst artificial intelligence user interface user experience business intelligence information technology golang microsoft Colorado Connecticut Illinois Kentucky North Carolina Pennsylvania Virginia