Maneesh G.

About Maneesh G.

I\'m a CAPM-certified Project Management professional with experience in project management, coordination, and risk management across the IT and construction sectors. With a strong foundation in tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Jira, and Smartsheet, I’ve led cross-functional teams, delivered complex projects on time and under budget, and enhanced accuracy in cost forecasting and documentation workflows. With a Master\'s degree in IT Project Management at the University of Houston (CGPA: 4.0), I’m passionate about streamlining processes, enhancing collaboration, and driving measurable results in every project I take on.

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Citi

   Aug 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Directed large-scale cloud migration initiatives, managing the transition of legacy banking applications to AWS and Azure, which reduced operational costs by 15% and increased system resilience while ensuring FINRA compliance.• Led Agile delivery teams across multiple workstreams, overseeing sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and execution to improve efficiency by 20% while aligning with strict banking regulatory frameworks.• Oversaw multi-million-dollar budgets, vendor contracts, and resource allocation, ensuring cost-effective delivery while maintaining alignment with strategic business and technology objectives.• Coordinated risk identification and mitigation strategies, ensuring critical modernization projects stayed on schedule and within scope despite tight regulatory timelines.• Partnered with cybersecurity and compliance teams to embed security controls, regulatory audits, and compliance testing directly into the project lifecycle.• Developed and presented executive-level dashboards and status reports, providing visibility into progress, risks, and ROI for senior leadership and stakeholders.• Mentored junior project coordinators and supported professional growth of cross-functional team members, fostering collaboration, skill-building, and delivery accountability.• Facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions and improved project documentation practices, which reduced onboarding time by 15% and increased delivery consistency across Agile teams.• Championed the adoption of Agile maturity assessments and process improvements across teams, increasing delivery predictability and reducing cycle times for key initiatives.• Collaborated with global teams across multiple time zones to coordinate complex banking programs, ensuring seamless integration of systems and compliance across regions.

Education

• University of Houston

  Master of Science - MS