Navdeep Brar B.
Project Manager @Backbase
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager @Backbase
Toronto, ON, CA
Leading implementation of Backbase AI-powered Banking Platform for financial institutions, delivering composable technology solutions that help banks increase revenue and reduce operational costs. • Managed global team of 12 members across US, Canada, Europe, and India implementing Retail and Business onboarding for Arizona credit union • Delivered end-to-end AI banking platform achieving go-live in 4 months with Core Banking (DNA) integration through Backbase iPaaS (integration Platform as a Service) • Facilitated C-level engagement delivering executive workshop presentations and steering committee updates • Pioneered AI adoption in project workflows enhancing BA, development, and QA activities • Orchestrated multi-vendor coordination ensuring alignment across product teams and Backbase marketplace partners • Streamlined delivery using hybrid methodology - Kanban for Product OOTB configuration phase and Scrum for Build phase
EDUCATION
Panjab University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business
Punjab Technical University
Engineer’s Degree, B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT NAVDEEP BRAR B.
Project Manager with 17 years of industry experience delivering enterprise digital transformation projects across Banking and Insurance sectors. Certified PMP® and CSM®, with a strong foundation in Business Analysis and a track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions on time and within budget.Skilled in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies, I bridge business needs and technical delivery with a focus on stakeholder alignment, customer success, and operational efficiency.Core Strengths: Enterprise Digital Delivery – Led high-impact implementations that boosted efficiency and ROI, including process transformations reducing cycle times by 50%+Stakeholder Leadership – Foster stakeholder alignment and client satisfaction via Agile/Hybrid approaches; facilitate project kick-offs, deliver executive program plans, and provide Steering Committee updates.Business Analysis Foundation – Skilled in translating business needs into technical requirements and actionable project plansOperational & Financial Rigor – Strong in budgeting, resource planning, and forecasting to drive efficient, profitable project executionAgile Advocacy & Coaching – CSM® certified; promote Agile best practices and continuous team improvementTools & Tech Fluency – Proficient in JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, and Smartsheet for streamlined project tracking and collaborationPassionate about delivering high-impact digital solutions that enable client success, drive operational improvements, and support long-term strategic goals.
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