Usha Rani

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Senior Business Manager @ Samtech
Usha Rani's Location
Nashik, Maharashtra, India, India
About Usha Rani

I have 19 years of experience in the field of project and operations management. I specialize in Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban). My area of expertise is working in cross-functional projects, scope management, planning, scheduling, process management, project risk analysis, internal control system, change management and stakeholder management. Previously worked on Yellow and Green Belt (BPI) projects for automation and optimization of existing processes.In 2021, I was one among top 31 selected Project Managers (out of 140 applicants from 41 different countries) to attend a Project Management programme at International Summer School on Project Management (a free patronage of the University of Catania and the PMI-Southern Italy Chapter).I love challenges, like working with people, have a goal-orientated leadership style and believe sustainability is power. My career objective is to work in administration, project/ process management and product owner roles to strengthen my career whilst continually developing strategic and analytical capabilities.

Usha Rani's Current Company Details
Samtech

Samtech

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Senior Business Manager
Usha Rani Work Experience Details
  • Samtech
    Senior Business Manager
    Samtech Dec 2023 - Present
    Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  • Friday Insurance
    Senior Process Manager & Ics Officer
    Friday Insurance Apr 2023 - Oct 2023
    Berlin, Germany
    - Defining standards and framework conditions for process documentation, GRC tool use, creating ICS and GRC tool related training material to enhance knowledge base for different departments.- Responsibility for the final acceptance and quality assurance of the business processes modelled by the departments. Coordinating with process managers to create process visualisation/ documentation for the business processes.- Conceptually developed internal control system (ICS), account, as well as process scoping and operational implementation of ICS requirements.- Continually improved the existing ICS structures by reviewing and adapting ICS standards, monitoring and rectifying internal controls deficiencies, targeted communication offensives, process specific workshops and training on the ICS and risk awareness of the business process managers.- Prepared process analyses and decision templates.- Global responsibility for the internal control system, coordinated with the local business units for ICS implementation in addition to responsibility of the German business and preparation of annual ICS cycle.- Communicating with the local business units for the assessments of controls, processes, and ICS framework.- Initial documentation and coordination to finalise Business Continuity Management report, CTO statement, CFO statement on controls performance, as well as drafting and publishing the Local ICS Report for FRIDAY.- Yearly updates to the policies that are owned by Risk Management: Internal Control (solvency II) and Product Management policies.- Contact person for the global risk management in the German branch of FRIDAY Insurance S.A.
  • Friday Insurance
    Process Manager & Ics Officer
    Friday Insurance Feb 2022 - Apr 2023
    Berlin, Germany
  • Berlin School Of Business & Innovation (Bsbi)
    Program Coordinator
    Berlin School Of Business & Innovation (Bsbi) Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
    Berlin, Germany
    - Creating and updating processes and procedures for the administration department.- Updating and maintaining systems for professors, students and staff.- Value stream mapping of existing processes and automation of manual tasks.- Planning, scheduling and conducting on-boarding inductions for Berlin, Hamburg, Greece and France campuses.- Initiating discussions with academics and German language partner for study timetables.- Students survey data analysis for Board meetings and authorities review.- Coordinating with students for study and change schedules.- Managing student queries during their academic journey.- Handling sensitive materials and cases as well as complex interdepartmental communications.- Working on systems development and an environmental project for both 'Berlin School of Business and Innovation' and'Global University Systems'.
  • Technische Universität Ilmenau
    Contractor - Dfg And Eu Projects
    Technische Universität Ilmenau Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
    - Aligned project goals, written Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and EU project proposals.- Ordered backlog for Signal adapted time-frequency decompositions project.- Identified and listed project sub-tasks with descriptions, complexity and duration.- Collaborated for efforts estimation and priority items with professors and PhD students.
  • Glocalise - Globalise, Locally
    Project Manager
    Glocalise - Globalise, Locally Jun 2020 - Sep 2020
    Berlin, Germany
    - Pre-investment idea formulation and pitch strategies.- Developed MVPs, mock-ups/ functional prototypes.- Executed company strategies and streamline work processes.- Mentored team members on agile methodologies and Jira with Confluence integration.- Conducted market research and risk analysis.
  • Red Bull
    Renewable Energy Projects Idea Formulator
    Red Bull Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
    Berlin, Germany
    - Met Mr. Andreas Gall (CIO-RedBull) to brainstorm on renewable energy source ideas.- Collaborated with BSBI-RedBull team.- Presented Piezoelectric renewable energy idea for RedBull Innovations Lab.- Discussed IoT integration idea for RedBull coolers and Vending Machines.
  • Hgs - Hinduja Global Solutions
    Transitions & Solutions Design (Project) Manager
    Hgs - Hinduja Global Solutions Jun 2017 - Dec 2018
    Bangalore
    (Clients: Apria HealthCare Group, USA and Multiplan Inc., USA)- Led transitions project planning, strategizing, budgeting and kick-off meetings.- Achieved 15% record net-profit margin in 2018 for transitioned projects.- Reduced 18% defects and improved overall utilization to 88% in 2018.- Liaised with cross-functional teams and stakeholders for project planning and execution.- Worked on pre-sales solutions, request for proposals, master service agreements, letter of intents.- Documented standards operating procedure for transitioned projects.
  • Hgs - Hinduja Global Solutions
    Operations Manager (Operational Project Management)
    Hgs - Hinduja Global Solutions Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
    Bangalore
    (Client: Blue Shield of California, USA)- Managed 250 members team and $280 million portfolio for healthcare claims.- Planned and strategically implemented operations strengthening initiatives.- Optimized overhead cost of $50k in 2016.- Conducted tollgate reviews to progress into steady state for new processes within healthcare claims.
  • Unitedhealth Group
    Deputy Manager
    Unitedhealth Group Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
    Hyderabad Area, India
    - Handled 100 members team for medical insurance plans configuration.- Optimized peak-season hiring cost by $100k in 2015.- Coordinated with onshore partners, HR management and recruiting agencies for peak season hiring.- Tactically planned for day-to-day operations delivery.- Planned and implemented team’s career development strategies.- Collaborated with onsite leaders for continual performance improvement.
  • Infosys Bpo
    Assistant Manager (Operational Project Management)
    Infosys Bpo Jul 2012 - Jun 2014
    Hyderabad Area, India
    (Clients: AT&T Telecommunications Company, UK and Macquarie Telecom Group, Australia)- Installed offshore operations facility in Hyderabad, India.- Transitioned $250 million portfolio to offshore site.- Automated accounts receivable reports with $80k hard savings in 2014.- Grew offshore billing and IT delivery teams from 7 to 80 billable roles in line with company growth.
  • Infosys Bpo
    Team Leader (Operational Project Management)
    Infosys Bpo Apr 2010 - Jul 2012
    Hyderabad Area, India
  • Dell
    Collections Group Lead
    Dell Jan 2005 - Jan 2010
    - Managed $100 million accounts receivables portfolio.- Mentored 50 new hires for accounts receivables process.- Led skill-set alignment Yellow-belt business process improvement project, saved 1 FTE quarter-on-quarter.- Controlled delinquency and credits of customers accounts.

Usha Rani Skills

Six Sigma Trello Jira Telecommunications Business Analysis Agile Methodologies Vendor Management Team Management Confluence Process Improvement Strategic Planning Scrum Framework Sales Management Management Consulting Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel New Business Development Customer Service Financial Analysis Podio Strategic Data Analysis Business Process Improvement Project Management Kanban Crm Asana

Usha Rani Education Details

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What company does Usha Rani work for?

Usha Rani works for Samtech

What is Usha Rani's role at the current company?

Usha Rani's current role is Senior Business Manager.

What schools did Usha Rani attend?

Usha Rani attended Ispm Coehar (International Summer School On Project Management), Berlin School Of Business & Innovation (Bsbi), Lsbf - London School Of Business & Finance (Lsbf), Sikkim Manipal University, Gossner College, Lala Lajpat Rai Bal Mandir (Cbse).

What skills is Usha Rani known for?

Usha Rani has skills like Six Sigma, Trello, Jira, Telecommunications, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Vendor Management, Team Management, Confluence, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Scrum Framework.

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