Siddharth Khorwal

With 9 years of dedicated experience as a project management professional within the market research industry, I have honed a versatile skill set through roles across multiple companies. My expertise lies in overseeing end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring punctual delivery while upholding stringent quality standards. Serving as the primary liaison with clients, I have conducted comprehensive training sessions while concurrently managing project execution. 
Confident in my ability to adapt to diverse challenges, I am committed to continuous learning and eager to contribute my distinctive skill set to new endeavours, fostering excellence and growth within any team

Senior Project Manager
Ugam Solutions (Merkle Inc.) | December 2021 - September 2023
Led cross-functional teams to successfully execute complex projects from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time delivery and within budget constraints.
Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
Mentored and coached project management team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and enhancing overall team performance.
Utilized project management tools and methodologies to track progress, monitor resource allocation, and provide timely reporting on project status to senior leadership.
Managed end-to-end project lifecycles: Scoped projects, created work plans, ensured proactive client communication, and ensured on-time delivery with a focus on quality control.
Handled diverse strategic assignments: managed tasks like business transformation, industry assessments, competitive bench marking, due diligence, supplier analysis, go-to-market strategies, market intelligence, pitch books, and memos.
Helped senior management team set and review project schedules
Supported senior project managers by reviewing schedules and budgets and communicating with stakeholders as needed.

Project Manager
CINT AB | November 2020 - September 2021
End-to-End Research Execution
Strategic Growth and Client Management
Comprehensive Project Management
Data-Driven Insights
Monitored project progress and created weekly status reports for senior management
Developed and implemented an integrated project management plan that included budgeting, resource allocation, and scheduling

Analyst, Project Support
Lucid, LLC | September 2018 - October 2020
Collaboration and Project Development: Successful completion of new research project within budget 
and schedule through cross-functional teamwork.
Execution of Project Plan
Task Coordination: Coordinated efforts across teams to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
Progress Tracking
Project Lifecycle Management

Business Operations Associate
Egon Zehnder, Knowledge Centre India | April 2017 - February 2018
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Assisted managers in all aspects of business operations.
Monitored daily business operations to drive peak team performance.
Data Management
Research and Data capture
Newsletter Updates
Headhunting
Negative Press Research
Profile Building: Constructed industry and company profiles
Training and Mentoring

Associate, Knowledge and Information Management
Egon Zehnder, Knowledge Center India | April 2014 - April 2017
Conducted comprehensive secondary research for clients
Supported Egon Zehnder Researchers/Consultants
Team handling and actively coached and mentored new team members.
 

Education
Bachelor of Commerce
University of Delhi, New Delhi | September 2010 - June 2013

Certifications
PRINCE2 Agile Foundation & Practitioner
PeopleCert on behalf of Axelos

Market Research Specialization
University of California, Davis

Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
Google