Irfan Mohammed

About Irfan Mohammed

Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to software, Infra and US Health care. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting. Expertise in logistical analysis, inventory and supply chain performance, development and standardization. Thorough understanding of inventory management, procurement and acquisition regulations. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Accomplished professional with nearly 10 years of work experience in Project Management/Agile/ Scrum/Change Mgmt./Incident Mgmt./Configuration Mgmt./ Disaster Recovery Mgmt./Troubleshooting, Configuration Management, Client Servicing. Developed and followed agile project management plan. Facilitated build requirements log (product backlog) with cost estimates and priority. Facilitated Sprint Planning, project planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospective, sprints, release planning and other scrum related meetings, Burn down charts. Partner with Product Area Directors, Product Managers, Product Owners, and Technology representatives to coordinate and drive the strategic initiative and vision from kickoff to closure. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Microsoft

   Jan 2021 — Present · IN

   Led the Worldwide learner (WWL) division & ESI (Enterprise skills initiative) for Microsoft• Plan for scope, timelines, resources, milestones, etc.• Of Project(s) within Program Execute• Monitor and report Project status to internal / client stakeholders on periodic basis Identify project risks and dependencies• Develop contingency plans, monitor and take corrective action on operational parameters that impact project profitability• Maintain relationship with clients Manage Project team from operational perspective and Oversee knowledge management within and beyond Project WITH objective of delivering Project as per time, cost and quality parameters WITHIN pre-defined guidelines and norms of contract• Account Operations- Review operational parameters which impact bottom-line (e.g• Pyramid size, utilization etc.) for Project to ensure margins are met• Raise invoices, as and when due Submit monthly budget plans and seek approvals required in case of any deviations• Communicate and build awareness around MSA and contractual terms• Opportunity Identification and Pursuit- Identify areas of value-add in current Project which can be taken up for account mining Support opportunity pursuit when requested (e.g• Differentiators, estimates, underlying risks, scope etc.)• Submit draft proposal for review to Program Delivery Manager• Contracting- Build understanding of MSA structure Prepare or validate SOW / work orders inclusive of scope and milestones, acceptance criteria for Project• Negotiate on resources, time, scope, milestones within scope of Project.

Education

• Osmania University

  Bachelor's degree, Engineering

• Johnson Grammer School

  High School Diploma

  1990 — 1999

• Narayana Junior College - India

  Intermediate, MPC