Ashu Agrawal

Operations & Project Management Lead | People & Performance Manager | Driving Process Optimization, Cost Savings & Stakeholder Success | IIM Indore Alumni

Role
Operations Team Lead at British Council
Location
Indore, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Ashu Agrawal

Results-driven project management professional with over five years of experience leading teams, optimizing processes, and delivering cost-saving initiatives. I specialize in driving efficiency, managing cross-functional projects, and making data-driven decisions to achieve business goals. Throughout my career, I have successfully executed multiple high-impact projects, including: Delivering three cost-optimization initiatives. Leading a merger of two verticals. Managing a team of 35 supervisors while ensuring seamless project execution and operational efficiency. I thrive in fast-paced environments, adapting quickly to challenges and finding innovative solutions. My approach combines analytical thinking with smart work, ensuring maximum efficiency with minimal resources. I am always eager to learn, embrace new technologies, and refine my skills to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of project management. Let’s connect and explore how we can create impact together!

Experience

  1. Operations Team Lead

    British Council

    Feb 2023 — Present · Noida, IN

    Project Management & Risk Mitigation: Led multiple strategic projects, including the integration of two verticals. Proactively identified, assessed, and mitigated project risks to ensure timely project execution.Process Automation & Optimization: Spearheaded two automation initiatives that eliminated manual intervention, improved data accuracy, and enhanced productivity.Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engaged with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across operations, training, and finance to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.Capacity & Resource Planning: Designed and implemented capacity planning strategies, optimizing workforce utilization.Data-Driven Decision Making: Developed a project tracking dashboard in MS Office, leveraging data analytics for real-time progress tracking and performance optimization.Performance & Change Management: Consistently maintained absenteeism and attrition rates below 5% while improving team performance and ensuring seamless change adoption.

Education

  • Indian Institute of Management, Indore

    Certificate Program in Project Management

    2024 — 2025

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