Manager, KPMG Advisory Service Pvt. Ltd.

Volunteer – Academics, PMI Gujarat Chapter

Been a PMI member since: July 2020

The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Managing quality with the approved budget

The top skills I have learned through PMI: Stakeholder management, contract management, and project documentation skills

My new success mantra as a project manager: Focus on the outcome of the project that is beneficial to stakeholders

The big takeaway for me from volunteering: Giving back to the society is the ultimate satisfaction in life

The future is... Project management

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Assistant General Manager, PRAN-RFL GROUP

Volunteer, PMI Bangladesh Chapter

The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Frequent changes in decisions from the top management

The top skills I have learned through PMI: Ownership

My new success mantra as a project manager: Always look for continuous improvement

The big takeaway for me from volunteering: Sharpening my interpersonal and collaboration skills

The future is... Get membership benefits and be a part of the world’s largest project management network

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Business Analyst, HTC Global Services

Volunteer, PMI Bangladesh Chapter

Been a PMI member since: 2020

The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Undefined goals, poor communication, and changes in scope

The top skills I have learned through PMI: Problem-solving, conflict management, communication, and leadership skills

My new success mantra as a project manager: Planning, knowing your stakeholders, making priorities, assessing risks, and doing your work

The big takeaway for me from volunteering: Gaining confidence, networking opportunities, learning new skills, and becoming a part of the community

The future is… Exploring new volunteering opportunities

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Manager (Networks), Beetel Teletech Ltd.

Associate Director - Training, PMI West Bengal Chapter

Been a PMI member since: 2016

The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Communication flow

The top skills I have learned through PMI: Work breakdown structure, and responsible, accountable, supporting, consulted, and informed matrix

My new success mantra as a project manager: Communication is the key to success

The big takeaway for me from volunteering: Networking

The future is...Agile

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Associate Director - Strategic Planning and Business Operations, Novartis

Program Manager, PMI Pearl City Chapter

Been a PMI member since: 2019

The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: To be able to complete a project successfully abiding under the three constraints - changing client requirements, organization restructuring initiatives, and technological change

The top skills I have learned through PMI: Risk management, providing opportunities, recognizing talent, and committed associates

My new success mantra as a project manager: Be capable of tracking and communicating all stakeholders to tackle them efficiently as change is inevitable from their side

The big takeaway for me from volunteering: My involvement in Youth and Social Impact has helped me in self-discovery and in understanding other person’s perceptions

The future is...All about experiences, learnings, progress, and continuing to work toward the betterment of self, chapter, and society

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Project Manager, ABB

Volunteer, PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter

Been a PMI member since: 2020

The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Scope creep

The top skills I have learned through PMI: Planning, time management, and collaboration

My new success mantra as a project manager: Follow up until it’s done

The big takeaway for me from volunteering: It provides a learning platform and also enables to create an inclusive teamwork environment

The future is …Proactive approach towards digital tools to bring change in work operation

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MXNS IT Services Pvt. Ltd.Oracle JD Edwards Specialist,

Chair - Award Committee, PMI Mumbai Chapter

Been PMI member since: 2009

The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Coordinating with stakeholders and implementing project deliverables within the timeline

The top skills I have learned through PMI: Communication with relevant stakeholders is very important

My new success mantra as a project manager: Good communication, patience, and influencing power

The big takeaway from volunteering: Networking with people and creating value for the chapter

The future is…Bright if you work hard and create opportunities for people following you

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IT Project Manager, EQS Web Technologies

Assistant Vice President - Marketing, PMI Kerala Chapter

Been a PMI member since: 2019

The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Scope creep and budget management

The top skills I have learned through PMI: Stakeholder management, risk management, and project monitoring

My new success mantra as a project manager: Being a team player rather than an observer, and enjoying success

The big takeaway for me from volunteering: Learn from the experts in different domains, and grow

The future is… Serving our society as a volunteer and being an ambassador for PMI