Mayank Pande

About Mayank Pande

Skilled in Executive Search, Project Portfolio Management, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Development, and Team Management, SAP Expert, Black Belt, Green Lean Six Sigma, Business Process Excellence, Transition and Transformation team in Mobilization

Experience

1. Financial Services Consultant

   American Express

   Oct 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Key ResponsibilitiesProject & Portfolio ControlEstablish and maintain project control frameworks, standards, and governance modelsMonitor project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risks across the portfolioTrack project performance using KPIs, dashboards, and earned value metricsEnsure compliance with organizational, financial, and regulatory requirementsPI Planning & Agile GovernancePlan, facilitate, and support PI Planning events (pre-PI, PI, and post-PI activities)Coordinate dependencies, milestones, and deliverables across Agile Release TrainsEnsure alignment between business priorities, capacity, and delivery commitmentsTrack PI objectives, features, and enablers; report progress and risks to leadershipFinancial & Resource ManagementSupport budget planning, forecasting, and cost control for projects and programsMonitor resource allocation and capacity planning across teamsAssist in benefits realization tracking and value delivery measurementReporting & Stakeholder ManagementPrepare executive-level reports on portfolio health, risks, and performanceAct as a key liaison between business owners, product management, PMs, and agile teamsProvide decision support through data-driven insights and recommendationsContinuous ImprovementDrive improvements in planning accuracy, delivery predictability, and governance processesCoach teams and stakeholders on project control, PI planning, and agile best practicesSupport PMO and agile maturity initiativesRequired Skills & CompetenciesStrong knowledge of Project Management, PMO, and Control practicesHands-on experience with PI Planning and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)Solid understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery modelsExcellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skillsAdvanced stakeholder communication and facilitation abilitiesProficiency with project tools (e.g, Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Power BI)

Education

• Jagannath Institute of Management

  BBA

  2007 — 2010

• The Lean Six Sigma Company

  Black Belt, Black Belt / Six Sigma

• PMP certified

  simplilearn, Project Management

  2020 — 2020

• ITM UNIVERSITY

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations Management and Supervision

  2016 — 2018

• ITM UNIVERSITY

  Executive MBA, Operations Management and Supervision

• Jagannath International Management School, Kalkaji

  Graduation Diploma in International Business, Management

  2007 — 2010

• Simplilearn Alumni

  Lean, Lean Management

• Microsoft Project

  Certification, Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification

Skills

• Operational Risk
• Project Portfolio Management
• Performance Management
• Business Development
• Executive Search
• Mis
• Microsoft Office
• Performance Improvement
• Team Management
• Vendor Management