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Avijit Sarkar
Citizenship AustralianClearance Base Line (current)
EmailEmail Telepho
[email protected] 0432620700
SUMMARY OF KEY SKILLS AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Diverse and extensive experience in project coordination and management in the IT, community and engineering environments within public and private sectors
Strengths in project design, scheduling and reporting with proven skills and background as a master scheduler.
A calm, practical and outcome focussed approach and proven capacity to manage multiple projects and work effectively under pressure, to deadlines and within budgets.
A strong client focus with demonstrated background in developing effective working relationships with clients.
A team player with a respectful approach to colleagues and managers and a strong commitment to providing open, honest and accurate advice to my organisation.
Good written and verbal communication capabilities, including experience in preparing ministerial and other correspondence within government agencies.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY/EXPERIENCE
April 2016 – Current Program CoordinatorDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection
Key Responsibilities
• Develop documentations for Status Resolution Redesign Program (SRRP).• Develop PMO office for SRRP Program.• Preparing, monitoring and updating program schedules • Managing project resources and funding.• Preparing and presenting comprehensive reports on program status (Risk and Issues) and developing document templates. • Manage version control of program documents, including those stored on SharePoint document management system and also do folder/document management • Liaise with the individual project managers and also do stakeholder management for the program.
October 2015 – March 2016 Program CoordinatorOptus Business
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Key Responsibilities
• Preparing and maintaining P3O program plans.• Preparing, monitoring and updating transition program schedules • Managing project resources and funding.• Preparing and presenting comprehensive reports on program status (Risk and Issues) and developing document templates. . • Manage version control of program documents, including those stored on SharePoint document management system. • Liaise with the individual project managers of IT based and non IT based projects to ensure effective communication and coordination.
September 2014 – September 2015 Program CoordinatorConnexxion Pty Ltd
Key Responsibilities
• Preparing and maintaining DEMS Transition program plans.• Preparing, monitoring and updating transition program schedules (individual and master) with regular input, milestone report and reviews from project managers. • Managing project resources and funding.• Preparing and presenting comprehensive reports on program status (Risk and Issues) and developing document templates. • Maintaining and updating executive dashboards. • Manage documents in TRIMS. document management system. • Liaise with the individual project managers of IT based projects (DEMS project, Meta Data Transition project) and non IT based projects to ensure effective communication and coordination.
April 2014 – September 2014 Project CoordinatorACTewAGL
Key Responsibilities:
• Preparing and maintaining Project Plans.• Preparing and updating the Project schedules and also monitoring, track and update project schedules with input and reviews from project managers on a regular basis • Prepare and present comprehensive reports on program status (Risk and Issues). • Developing and maintaining detailed reporting and maintain executive dashboards for proper communication with internal and external stake holders. • Manage version control of program documents, including those stored on SharePoint document management system. • Liaise with the individual Project managers of BSD, Cityworks, ArcFM projects to ensure communication and coordination. • Manage Vendor Documentations and procurement contracts.
September 2013 – December 2013 Project OfficerDepartment of Parliamentary Services
Key Responsibilities:
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• Supported the management team in coordinating the activities of the technology projects.• Managed project plans, including regularly updating the Microsoft Project schedules. • Prepared and presented comprehensive reports on program status (Risk and Issues). • Managed version control of program documents, including those stored on TRIM document management system. • Liaised with the individual project managers of PBO projects to ensure effective communication and coordination. • Coordinated the Project’s communications and Project plan. • Raised Purchase order on SAP regarding regular project purchasing and pay Contractors.• Managed Vendor Documentations and procurement contracts.• Coordinated Training on PBO Protected ICT System and Security.
February 2013 – August 2013 Program OfficerDepartment of Social Services formerly Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinated the activities of the Delivery Reform, Strategy and Integration (DRSI) Program. • Managed program plans, regularly updating the Microsoft Project schedules. • Prepared and present comprehensive reports on program status (Risk and Issues). • Managed version control of program documents, including those stored on DSS’s document management system. • Liaised with the DRSI l project managers to ensure effective coordination of the DRSI and other DSS activities. • Coordinated the Program’s communication and project plan.
November 2011 – September 2012 Program CoordinatorCivil Aviation Safety Authority
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinated the activities of the URES-EMPIC Program. • Managed program plans, regularly updating the Microsoft Project schedules. • Prepared and present comprehensive reports on program status. • Managed version control of program documents. • Liaised with the Program Management Branch and managers of other CASA projects. • Coordinated the Program’s communication plan. • Coordinated recruitment process in URES-EMPIC Program. • Managed/coordinated monthly finance report.
March 2007 – August 2011 Project OfficerDepartment of Social Services formerly Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
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Key Responsibilities:
• Managed multiple related projects directed toward strategic government and other organizational objectives. • Communicated with stakeholders at multiple levels, including Identifying and developing opportunities for increased information flow and Communication across the organization. • Prepared weekly & monthly reports and interim responses for the partner agencies. • Undertook monthly critical data analysis for project management to monitor the issues relating to Appeals, Helpdesk queries and Act of Grace claims. • Produced a report outlining the number of tasks completed each month and the time attributed to each task. • Prepared periodic Dashboard reports on the current program, future opportunities and client issues. • Maintained and updated corporate processes and polices • Managed budgets and estimates • Organised and managed funding agreements for the volunteering organisations. • Paid volunteering organisations and monitored their budgets.• Organised events, seminars and symposiums including associated transport, travel and accommodation.• Managed data collected from seminars and symposiums.
May 2006 – March 2007 Commercial OfficerSnowy Mountains Engineering Corporation (SMEC)
Key Responsibilities:
• Provided consultancy services including producing financial and other reports, for both inbound and out bound SMEC projects of SMEC undertaken in 45 countries. • Identified and developed opportunities for increased information flow and communication across the Company’s business • Evaluated data and SWOT analysis for project management • Supported Project Managers in the use of SMECNet and other information systems
May 2004 – May 2006 Team LeaderTelstra Shop Woden
Key Responsibilities:
• Managed client engagement services and solution implementations • Provided business consulting, knowledge expertise in strategic performance management methodologies, process assessment work, and the application of technologies to business. • Increased the company’s growth by securing new partners, consulting engagements and by delivering new projects. • Supervised and mentored team members on the company’s products, services and values • Managed and monitored store products and managed the accounting system.
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2003 Masters of Business Administration The National Graduate School of Management (NGSM) The Australian National University (ANU)
2001 Diploma in Computer Software Development The National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT) Dhaka, Bangladesh
2000 Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting major) The University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
SOFTWARE PACKAGES USED
• MS Office 2013 (Word, Excel [Advance], PowerPoint & Publisher) • MS Project 2013 • MS Visio 2013 • MS Outlook • Adobe Professional
REFEREES
Shahan MafuzProject ManagerConnexxion Pty LtdContact: 0424547485Email: [email protected]
Callum LingwoodSenior Project OfficerDepartment of Parliamentary Services The Australian Parliament HouseContact: 0412460160Email: [email protected]
Farhadur RezaSection ManagerInternational Branch Department of Social ServicesContact: +61 02 61463924, 0408421171Email: [email protected]
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