Tell about yourself and about job profile in previous organisation , Tell about any two challenging projects and highlight the risk or issues faced in those projects , how Project planning is created and which tools are used , How to do resource management and tracking , Gantt chart , How to manage changes in the project like scope , budget or time extension

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I have experience as a Project Manager and have successfully completed challenging projects. I am skilled in project planning, resource management, and managing changes.

In my previous organization, I worked as a Project Manager where I successfully completed various projects.
One of the challenging projects I worked on was the implementation of a new CRM system. The main risk we faced was the integration with existing systems and data migration. We mitigated this risk by conducting thorough testing and involving key stakeholders in the process.
Another challenging project was the construction of a new office building. The main issue we faced was delays in obtaining necessary permits and approvals. To manage this, we closely monitored the progress, communicated with the authorities, and adjusted the project schedule accordingly.
Project planning is created by defining project objectives, identifying tasks and dependencies, estimating resources and timelines, and creating a project schedule. Tools like Gantt charts, project management software, and collaboration platforms are used to visualize and track the project plan.
Resource management involves identifying the required resources, allocating them to tasks, and monitoring their availability and utilization. Tracking is done through regular communication with team members, updating task statuses, and using resource management tools.
Gantt charts are visual representations of project schedules that show tasks, dependencies, and timelines. They help in tracking progress, identifying critical paths, and managing resource allocation.
Managing changes in the project requires a change management process. Scope changes are managed through proper documentation, impact analysis, and stakeholder communication. Budget or time extensions are managed by revising the project plan, reallocating resources, and obtaining necessary approvals.

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My name is Rajesh Gangapuri, Working for Wipro LTD for HSBC client as Agile product manager and scrum master, Our team has build an inhouse chatbot product which has capability of searching FAQ/document with help of Machine learning technology, the tool can integrate with any other tools if API already available. Currently we do project planning/ tracking on Jira and confluence, our team consist of 8 engineer and if any addtional engineer or expertise required then we borrow engineer from project buy proviing relevant funds.

Any kind of development required for any business on this tool we take funds from business team depending on complexity of work, efforts required.

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