Ssagar Panda

About Ssagar Panda

I am an ITIL V3 and Prince2 Certified Project Management Professional with over 16 years of experience in Operations, Customer Service, and Project Management, spanning diverse industries such as Customer Service, Insurance, and Retail. My career has been marked by a deep commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, driving process improvements, and leading high-performing teams. Currently, I serve as a Senior Production Manager at Anibrain Digital Technologies, where I manage over 100 projects annually, ensuring they meet budget, schedule, and scope requirements. My role involves collaborating closely with department heads, producers, and supervisors to forecast resource needs, optimize workflows, and maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a results-driven approach, strong leadership, and a talent for identifying areas in need of improvement. My ability to implement strategic changes has not only improved team productivity but also enhanced customer satisfaction and overall business success. My experience includes driving multidimensional transitions, setting up and managing quality assurance programs, and spearheading initiatives to optimize key metrics like AHT and SLA. I am passionate about continuous improvement and take pride in fostering a culture of excellence within my teams. I am always open to new challenges and opportunities to apply my skills in project management and operations to drive success in dynamic environments

Experience

1. Senior Production Manager

   Anibrain

   Apr 2022 — Present · Pune, IN

   In charge of organizing the production of the film’s visual effects while working in close collaboration with the VFX Supervisor and Technical Leads assigned to the project. Also responsible for the supervision and management of the entire production team (APMs, Coordinators, Technical Leads, Supervisors, Artists). Finally, monitor the project’s budget and overall planning while ensuring that production runs smoothly.Responsibilities:PROJECT ANALYSIS:Validate the list of assets/plans and the number of allocated days;Evaluate/update production costs;Analyze the visual effects production breakdown;PLANNING:Establish and maintain the overall production schedule of the film;Set/verify the objectives set for each department;BUDGET:Establish the film’s budget in collaboration with the management team;Monitor and predict expenses: collaborate with accounting for monthly reports;

Education

• Amity Business School

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2013 — 2015

• National Institute of Science and technology,Berhampur,Orissa,India

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE)