KAMARUDEEN RIYARD
Minneapolis
Summary
Project Manager and a business analyst with over 3+ years of experience in successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Expertise in project planning, risk management, vendor coordination, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in project management tools like Smartsheet and MS Excel. Adept at driving operational efficiency and process improvements, with a proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and business revenue.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager/ Business Analyst
Target Headquarter
Minneapolis
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Manage store remodeling projects for Target's stores, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and quality standards.
- Managed purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated with site teams to reinforce best practices and compliance.
- Administered recurring service contracts, ensuring timely and accurate purchase order creation.
- Conducted business process analysis and requirements gathering for large-scale IT implementations.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless project execution.
- Conduct site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, ensuring that business objectives were met.
- Managed vendor relationships, reviewing and approving work orders, and field service requests.
- Monitored project performance using project management tools and techniques, adjusting schedules as needed.
- Communicated project progress to stakeholders, providing timely updates, and ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Managed and analyzed data to inform business decisions, and optimize system functionality.
- Key Achievement: Successfully managed a $1 million project, resulting in a 15% increase in operational efficiency.
IT Project Coordinator
Snap Install
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: United States and Canada
- Coordinated logistics and resources for projects involving the installation and replacement of EPOS, DOS, and DCB systems at Starbucks locations
- Collaborated with technicians, vendors, and clients to ensure accurate project scope and requirements
- Led project meetings to track progress, assess risks, and allocate resources effectively
- Closed out work orders, prepared billing, and ensured timely vendor invoice submission
- Implemented continuous process improvements, resulting in enhanced project delivery timelines
- United States and Canada
- Key Achievement: Reduced project completion time by 20% by streamlining resource allocation and communication processes
Project Coordinator
Johnson Building Restoration
North Mankato
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Supervised a team of tradespeople, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to safety protocols on construction sites
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, and government bodies to draft blueprints, proposals, and plans
- Used Primavera P6 for project planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget
- Conducted site inspections, troubleshooting, and testing equipment to ensure durability and safety
- Managed field operations, overseeing repairs, maintenance, and project progress
- Key Achievement: Improved project efficiency by implementing process changes that resulted in a 10% reduction in project delays
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management Technology, Business administration
Minnesota State University
Mankato12.2020
Skills
- Project Management
- Communication
- Business Process Analysis
- Requirements Gathering
- Workflow Documentation
- Risk Management
- Resource Allocation
- Vendor Management
- Project Scheduling
- Smartsheet
- Microsoft Project
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Visio
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Project Scope Definition
- Goals Definition
- Deliverables Definition
- Iterative Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Agile development
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Q360
- Jira
- D365
- SAP
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Tableau
- Power BI
- AutoCAD
- PCB Design
- SPICE
- Primavera P6
Certification
- Google Project Management Certificate, 01/01/22
- OSHA 30 and OSHA 10
- Dean’s List, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020
Languages
- English, Fluent
- French, Proficient
Awards Recognition
Dean’s List, College of Science, Engineering and Technology (2016, 2018, 2019, 2020)
Timeline
Project Manager/ Business Analyst
Target Headquarter
08.2023 - 12.2024
IT Project Coordinator
Snap Install
05.2022 - 06.2023
Project Coordinator
Johnson Building Restoration
04.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management Technology, Business administration
Minnesota State University
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