Seemanta Chowdhury, Mba , Pmp Email & Phone Number

Oakville, On, Ca

Toronto, Canada Area

A transformational leader with a mandate to design , develop strategy & deliver exceptional customer journeys to deliver value & enhance client experiences. Core responsibilities include :Led high performing team of project managers and coordinators to execute large onboarding / off-boarding initiatives, launch new products and execute regulatory changesWorked with senior executives & diverse set of stakeholders to assess current capabilities, identify opportunities & design future… Show more A transformational leader with a mandate to design , develop strategy & deliver exceptional customer journeys to deliver value & enhance client experiences. Core responsibilities include :Led high performing team of project managers and coordinators to execute large onboarding / off-boarding initiatives, launch new products and execute regulatory changesWorked with senior executives & diverse set of stakeholders to assess current capabilities, identify opportunities & design future state operating model, capabilities & roadmapsDrove annual budgeting process for products, services and client specific changes along with accountable for target client P&Ls objectivesCreated a strategy to analyze client needs and drafted detailed client experience roadmap and client journeysManage the development, implementation and sustainment of effective governance processes, including portfolio optimizationDefined talent standards to assess existing staff and future talent requirements; publish talent roadmap based on this assessment Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

A Senior Scrum Master focused on leading regulatory programs (Fintrac) & other strategic digital transformation initiatives like Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to assess business value and roll-out plans to Retail & Commercial advisors. Core responsibilities include :Accountable for conducting agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives and daily standupsFacilitate backlog grooming and sprint demos by enhancing strong discussion, decision making and conflict… Show more A Senior Scrum Master focused on leading regulatory programs (Fintrac) & other strategic digital transformation initiatives like Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to assess business value and roll-out plans to Retail & Commercial advisors. Core responsibilities include :Accountable for conducting agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives and daily standupsFacilitate backlog grooming and sprint demos by enhancing strong discussion, decision making and conflict resolutionCollaborate with the Product Owner to prioritize the Product Backlog in order of business value and initial Release Plan by Minimum Viable Product (MVP)Manage and mitigate issues and risks, with particular emphasis on timely removal of impediments for the team by ensuring obstacles are quickly resolvedConsistently monitor and reports on completion of user stories and sprint velocityCreated long term roadmap and help inform development teams to identify quicker gainsManaging & coaching team of scrum masters to continuously improve and adopt agile practices Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Delivery lead in the Cyber Security Project Management Office focused on delivering strategic enterprise programs like Endpoint protection, Cyber Threat management & establishment of Cyber Fusion center with a budget of more than $8MM. Specialized in scoping, budget management & implementing programs along with enhancing organizational effectiveness. Core responsibilities include:Built a high performance & engaged team by using collaborative, team approach & training… Show more Delivery lead in the Cyber Security Project Management Office focused on delivering strategic enterprise programs like Endpoint protection, Cyber Threat management & establishment of Cyber Fusion center with a budget of more than $8MM. Specialized in scoping, budget management & implementing programs along with enhancing organizational effectiveness. Core responsibilities include:Built a high performance & engaged team by using collaborative, team approach & training techniquesProvided leadership and actively participate in the ongoing development and implementation of the PMO roadmap including a standard set of tools and best practicesDelivering highly complex Cyber programs through all phases of software development life cycleMonitoring & providing executive reports on a regular basis to communicate program updatesLed a team of 15 project member including Analysts, Developers, Testers and Subject Matter Experts Building effective relationships with executives up to and including the SVP, CISO, program sponsors to influence decisions and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of resultsManaging technology vendors in the context of evaluation, contract negotiations & programs activitiesFacilitating Executive Steering Group meeting to provide project progress to senior managementLed planning & forecasting on a quarterly basis for development and maintenance budgets Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

A Senior Project Manager responsible for planning, strategy and delivery of IT Renewal Program including implementation of Microsoft Dynamics with planned budget of $ 5M. As a result of identifying resources with the required skill set and running tasks in parallel, I was able to complete project ahead of schedule and 10% under planned budget. Core responsibilities include :Led a cross-functional team of experts to effectively deliver high quality technology & business solutions through… Show more A Senior Project Manager responsible for planning, strategy and delivery of IT Renewal Program including implementation of Microsoft Dynamics with planned budget of $ 5M. As a result of identifying resources with the required skill set and running tasks in parallel, I was able to complete project ahead of schedule and 10% under planned budget. Core responsibilities include :Led a cross-functional team of experts to effectively deliver high quality technology & business solutions through planning, adhering to change control, effective risk managementUtilized project management methodologies to achieve business objectives in a highly volatile and emerging technological environment, using limited resources and budgetManaged stakeholder expectation by collaborating with senior leadership, business sponsors, internal & external partnersCoached and mentored of peers and junior resources Show less

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

A Project Manager in the Customer Service organization focused on optimizing the IT Infrastructure and operational functions to achieve efficiency and provide world class service to customers. As a result we were able to forecast reduction in support call time by 15%. Core responsibilities include:Designed & developed strategy and business case for presenting business value to senior management on various process improvement initiatives with proposed budgets ranging up to $4M Solely… Show more A Project Manager in the Customer Service organization focused on optimizing the IT Infrastructure and operational functions to achieve efficiency and provide world class service to customers. As a result we were able to forecast reduction in support call time by 15%. Core responsibilities include:Designed & developed strategy and business case for presenting business value to senior management on various process improvement initiatives with proposed budgets ranging up to $4M Solely planned and managed project schedules, managed scope and budget and regularly communicated status to key stakeholders for reviewCo-partnered with various business stakeholders, technology groups & vendor management to conduct Request for Proposal (RFP) & provide recommendation Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

A Project Manager in the PMO office focused on executing enterprise wide programs. Major accomplishments included assessing the maturity and compatibility of the business components for the merger of Ameriprise Financial and HR Block financial services, resulting in reduction of operation cost by 1/5th . Core responsibilities include:Managed a team through different phases of development project, including initiation, planning, execution, implementation and post-implementation… Show more A Project Manager in the PMO office focused on executing enterprise wide programs. Major accomplishments included assessing the maturity and compatibility of the business components for the merger of Ameriprise Financial and HR Block financial services, resulting in reduction of operation cost by 1/5th . Core responsibilities include:Managed a team through different phases of development project, including initiation, planning, execution, implementation and post-implementation activities leveraging best practice standards and processesDeveloped project plans, schedules, estimates and resource plans in conjunction with project team and business partnersDefined and managed project scope and risks through the application of project management best practicesConducted regular performance reviews , discussing and assisting team members with their growth and developmentCollaborated with business executives including VP, Directors and process owners to assess the technical impact of business requirements and to reach consensus on alternative solutionsRecipient – “Outstanding Performer” for delivering project ahead of time and realizing savings of $0.5MMAwarded the Grand Champions, vendor recognition award by CTO of American Express for outstanding performance and contribution Show less

Master Of Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General

Specializing in Consulting and Project Management

Bachelors Of Engineering, Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Activities and Societies: Table tennis, volleyball team Committee of Shruti, Annual Cultural Fest Committee of Carpe-diem, Cultural Fest.