Pallavi Garg Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

As a PMO Lead driving business-focused PMO initiatives, I play a pivotal role in establishing & maintaining project management standards, process & best practices, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently, enabling optimal utilisation of resources and aim for higher customer satisfaction. Coordinating resources effectively across projects and assisting in risk and issue management are also key aspects of my role, requiring a keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills. Facilitating communication among stakeholders and tracking project progress against milestones is crucial, as is my involvement in quality assurance activities and process improvement initiatives.I take the lead in organising and facilitating Project Managers Meetings which in turn serves as a vital platform for tracking project progress at various stages. Through these governance meetings, we ensure that all necessary project activities are carried out promptly and effectively from Initiation to Closure. Document reviews, especially of Statements of Work , Project Management Plans and Health Reports, are integral to my role. Additionally my ability to collaborate cross-functionally and provide administrative support to the PMO team contributes significantly to the overall success of project initiatives within the organisation.In addition to resource coordination, I manage resource forecasting, ensuring alignment with project demands and organisational objectives. This involves working closely on supply and demand dynamics, assessing resource availability, and mitigating any imbalances to ensure optimal project outcomes. I present monthly forecasting updates to the C-suite, providing insights into resource allocation strategies and highlighting potential risks or opportunities for improvement.Learning & sharing them is key to continuous improvements, hence I am responsible for maintaining the PMO Confluence space to capture learnings, best practices, policies & procedures.

Melbourne, Australia

Being part of a rapidly growing organization has provided me with tremendous opportunities to enhance my skills and take on diverse responsibilities, contributing to the company's overall growth. As a Project Administrator I have had the privilege of expanding my knowledge across multiple areas such as PMO, Finance, and Human Resources.With my background in Quality Assurance, I possess a meticulous approach to process mapping, template creation, budget tracking, and data analysis throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborating closely with Project Managers and Leadership team I ensure that forecasts are updated for effective resource scheduling, while actively participating in project status and monitoring meetings. In supporting the finance side of the business, I actively engage in tasks related to payroll processing, Taxation using XERO. I confidently handle all accounts receivable activities.Having completed training in Finance for Non-Finance Managers, I have gained valuable insight into the intricacies of the financial domain.Overall, this experience has allowed me to acquire a diverse skill set and make meaningful contributions across various areas of the organization, ultimately driving growth and success.

Melbourne Area, Australia

Responsible for all tasks necessary to keep a project running smoothly , such as project setup,resource coordination, scheduling, defining Sales orders & purchase Orders, managing operations with subcontractors ,ensuring the accuracy of timesheets and running reports for Management on weekly basis. Generate Invoices for clients in SAP at the end of month and conduct a few Accounts Receivable activities while assisting Chief Financial Controller.Responsible for being the role of Support to the Project Management Office. This includes generating reports in SAP like Project Progress, Finance & Health to name a few.Recognised as Most Valuable Player for my contribution's to the Accounts Receivables Process

Mumbai Area, India

Responsible for Quality Assurance, Control & Project Management activities.Developing the roadmap to ISO certification.Defining, implementing & auditing QA / QC activities across all projects and LOB.Work in close association with Project Leads in implementing effective PM methodologies.

Mumbai

As Test Manager, I held the responsibility of managing testing phases throughout the entire life cycle of project. This involves creating structured processes to effectively manage defects from identification to resolution. Dedicated to developing and maintaining a robust test methodology, ensuring high-quality testing practices.Defining test strategies tailored to each project was a crucial aspect of my role. I coordinated the work of test teams and monitored their performance to ensure optimal outcomes. Gathering and analyzing test results was an integral part of my responsibility, allowing me to compile comprehensive test metrics for analysis.To enhance defect management, control, and prevention, I helped design and implement an inhouse Testing tool called - IMPACT. This helped streamline and improved the effectiveness of these processes. Additionally, I continuously identified test approaches that optimized the delivery schedule, striking the right balance between efficiency and thoroughness to achieve project objectives successfully.

Mumbai Area, India

I conducted training programs focused on software testing, specifically on the implementation of automated testing tools. These programs aimed to equip individuals with the necessary skills to effectively use automated testing tools for test execution. Additionally, I provided assistance in setting up test labs to ensure successful test execution using these tools. The goal was to introduce and implement effective defect management and monitoring techniques throughout the testing process.

Diploma In Business Management

Bachelor Of Science - B.Sc, Home Science