Shahana Farzin Jaffer

About Shahana Farzin Jaffer

PMP®, PMI-ACP, CSM®-certified Technical Project/Program Manager with 10+ years of experience leading global cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in IoT, AI/ML, MedTech, SaaS, SaMD, embedded systems, automotive, consumer electronics. Proven track record of delivering 98% of projects ahead of schedule & under budget, managing budgets from $700K to $400M, and accelerating time-to-market through Agile SDLC, SCRUM best practices, CI/CD automation.Skilled in leading high-performing teams through strategy, development, launch, change management with expertise in Agile/SCRUM and Waterfall-Agile Hybrid processes. Proficient in setting up program structures & managing all phases from inception to delivery—including requirements gathering, project artifacts creation, executive presentations, driving alignment between stakeholders, clients & senior leadership to ensure success.Emotionally intelligent leader with a high EQ, adept at fostering trust, collaboration, motivation within diverse teams. Experienced in aligning project objectives with organizational goals from concept to launch, ensuring quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Expertise in risk management, vulnerability management & Cybersecurity compliance (GDPR, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 14971, IEC 62304).Recognized for delivering high-impact solutions within budget & timeline constraints by optimizing processes, enhancing resource allocation, and building long-lasting client relationships. Skilled communicator with strong stakeholder management abilities, ensuring seamless collaboration between engineering, design (UI/UX), cybersecurity, DevOps, product marketing & executive teams.Core Competencies: Project & Risk Management: Expertise in leading secure project lifecycles using Agile SDLC and Waterfall-Agile Hybrid methodologies. Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to lead onsite-offshore teams across diverse locations, driving performance, innovation & collaboration. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence: Skilled in Lean Six Sigma, VSM, VPM to enhance workflows, reduce risks & ensure compliance. Results-Driven Problem Solver: Proactive planner with strong problem-solving skills, delivering solutions under pressure & in uncertain environments. Continuous Learner: Passionate about driving continuous improvement, staying ahead of industry trends & applying innovative ideas to achieve measurable results.Dedicated to delivering project success, fostering collaboration & aligning business goals with innovative solutions that exceed expectations.

Experience

1. Senior Agile Project Manager

   Seagull

   May 2025 — Present · CA, US

   Seagull Software, LLC, is a global leader in real-time, item-level visibility and label management solutions, dedicated to powering the world’s most complex supply chains with innovative tools for traceability, authentication, and automated inventory management. Our BarTender™ platform enables businesses across all industries to design, manage, print, and automate the production of labels, barcodes, and RFID tags, ensuring seamless tracking and compliance for over 100 billion unique identifiers each year. Leveraging the Mojix™ high-security, scalable SaaS traceability platform, Seagull delivers end-to-end intelligence, harmonizing data to drive operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and reduce risk-Help the team achieve a high level of performance and quality, hold teams accountable for their work, remove obstacles, and mentor less experienced team members-Define the project’s schedule and scope while balancing timely and regular value deliveries as well as organize and lead working and project status meetings-Deliver Agile projects that offer outstanding business value to the users-Support the Product Owner in managing communications with stakeholders, manage customer’s expectations for deliverables, and implement an effective project governance system-Promote team empowerment through team-building techniques, ensuring each team member is making a meaningful contribution and is fully engaged in the project.

Education

• B. M. S. College of Engineering

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electronics and Instrumentation Technology

• Sharada College, S.K.D.B. Campus, Kodialbail, Mangalore-575003

  PCMS, PCMS

• Accredian

  Postgraduate Degree, Product Management

Skills

• C
• Programming
• Microsoft Office
• Vlsi
• Pc Lint
• Qt
• Teamwork
• Matlab
• Virtual Instrumentation
• UI Automation
• C++
• Kanban
• Research
• Requirements Analysis
• Qml
• Customer Service
• English
• Cath Lab
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Healthcare Management