Saurabh Patel

About Saurabh Patel

Project Manager | Versatile, Resourceful & Cross-Functional | Getting Things Done Across TeamsI’m a Project & Program Manager with 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives across IT, AI, nonprofit, finance, and supply chain environments. I specialize in transforming ambiguity into structure, building workflows, driving collaboration, and delivering projects that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and create measurable business impact.My background spans Agile/Scrum, PMBOK-based execution, and data-driven decision-making. I’ve managed full lifecycle projects from requirements and roadmapping to UAT, launch, and continuous optimization, often within fast-paced, evolving, or startup-style environments. Whether it’s establishing PMO frameworks, optimizing operations, or shipping new product features, I bring a structured yet flexible approach that helps teams move faster with clarity.What I’m known for:* Leading cross-functional teams of 10-20+ in hybrid and distributed environments* Translating complex business needs into actionable roadmaps, user stories, and delivery plans* Improving operational efficiency by 15-30% using process redesign and automation* Managing $5M+ program portfolios and driving cost savings, compliance, and system reliability* Driving data-informed decisions with analytics (Excel, Power BI, Google Analytics, Qualtrics)* Enhancing CX and product performance through strong testing, UAT, and research workflowsI’m passionate about building systems that scale, whether through Agile frameworks, improved collaboration, or AI-powered process automation. My goal is always the same: align stakeholders, streamline execution, protect timelines/budgets, and help organizations deliver meaningful results.If you’re looking for a project manager who can bring clarity, structure, and momentum to your initiatives, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Project Manager Program Manager

   Humanitarians Ai

   Feb 2024 — Present · US

   Strategic Project Manager | AI-Driven Solutions | Cross-Functional Leadership | Process Optimization- Oversee full project lifecycle for IT products, marketing, services, and training initiatives, applying Agile/Scrum and SDLC methodologies from initiation to delivery, including scoping, budgeting, sprint planning, execution, testing, and deployment in hybrid environments- Coordinate feature development and cross-team execution by leading requirements workshops, developing user stories and epics in Monday.com and Jira, and aligning deliverables with PMBOK best practices and strategic objectives- Lead daily Agile ceremonies—standups, sprint planning, retrospectives—using Zoom/Discord, with documentation in Confluence, ensuring alignment, resolving blockers, and maintaining accountability across a 12+ person team- Manage product roadmaps and dependencies in Monday.com, Smartsheet, and ClickUp; create visual mockups and project documentation with Figma, reducing planning cycles by 15% and accelerating executive decision-making- Administer and report on project budgets, procurement, and ROI of outreach initiatives (generating in donations and increasing client conversion by 7%), supporting financial forecasting and business development- Design and execute testing strategies in collaboration with ǪA, managing UAT cycles in Jira, facilitating user research with Ǫualtrics, and integrating 350+ data points from Google Analytics to optimize product features, CX, and HR systems- Manage incident and problem management workflows for IT operations, applying best practices in operational resilience- Present bi-weekly operational insights and project updates to executive leadership using AI tools (Adobe Firefly, Canva, Bot Speak, GPT Models), MS Office, and Adobe Suite, ensuring alignment with budget, timeline, and strategic goals.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Master's degree

• Sardar Patel University (SPU), Vallabh Vidyanagar

  Bachelor of Commerce