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Tapobrata Das G.

West Windsor Township, New Jersey

$25/hr
5.0
8 jobs

Technical Business Analyst, Product Manager & Project Management Consultant with 16+ years of experience delivering data-driven digital solutions in 4 core industries: ๐Ÿ”นBanking ๐Ÿ”นFintech ๐Ÿ”นInsurance ๐Ÿ”นHuman Resources My tenure with Tier-1 organizations like JP Morgan Chase ( 7 Years) , Capgemini (4 Years ) , and Aon Hewitt (2 Years) has endowed me with: ๐Ÿ”นDeep domain expertise ๐Ÿ”นA proven track record of driving results in high-stakes enterprise environments I specialize in: ๐Ÿ”นEvaluating systems, processes, and user experiences ๐Ÿ”นBridging the gap between business stakeholders and technology teams ๐Ÿ”นTranslating ambiguous business problems into clear, structured requirements, process designs, and actionable delivery plans Whether you need: ๐Ÿ”น A Business Requirements Documentation (BRD) crafted from scratch ๐Ÿ”น Functional Requirements Documents (FRD) ๐Ÿ”น User Stories & Acceptance Criteria ๐Ÿ”น Agile/Scrum Documentation ๐Ÿ”น An Agile team led through a complex sprint cycle ๐Ÿ”น A system implementation managed end-to-end ๐Ÿ”น UAT Planning & Support ๐Ÿ”น Process Flow Diagrams ๐Ÿ”น Gap Analysis ๐Ÿ”น Data Mapping & Workflow Documentation ๐Ÿ”น Stakeholder Communication ๐Ÿ”น Project Coordination & Delivery Support I bring structured thinking, strong communication, and enterprise-level execution to every engagement. ๐—ž๐—˜๐—ฌ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—˜ ๐Ÿ“Œ Business Analysis Requirement Gathering โ€ข Functional Analysis โ€ข Documentation โ€ข Technical Writing โ€ข Workflow Analysis โ€ข Process Improvement โ€ข UAT โ€ข Functional Testing โ€ข Production Support โ€ข Business Process Design โ€ข SOPs โ€ข Roadmap Delivery ๐Ÿ“Œ Agile & Project Management Sprint Planning โ€ข User Stories โ€ข Backlog Management โ€ข Stakeholder Management โ€ข Risk Assessment โ€ข Status Reporting โ€ข Vendor Coordination ๐Ÿ“Œ Domain Expertise Banking โ€ข Credit Cards โ€ข Fintech โ€ข Insurance โ€ข HR Systems โ€ข Clinical Research โ€ข Data Management ๐Ÿ“Œ Data & Technical Skills SQL โ€ข SAS โ€ข Informatica โ€ข Teradata โ€ข ETL โ€ข Data Mapping โ€ข Data Quality โ€ข Reporting ๐Ÿ“Œ Tools & Platforms Jira โ€ข Confluence โ€ข MS Excel โ€ข MS Project โ€ข SharePoint โ€ข Tableau โ€ข Power BI โ€ข Salesforce CRM โ€ข ERP Oracle HCM, SAP HR ๐Ÿ“Œ Methodologies Agile โ€ข Scrum โ€ข Waterfall โ€ข SAFe โœ… Why clients work with me: โœ” I offer a unique combination of Business Analyst, Project Manager, Product Manager, Client Engagement Manager, Client Interview, Operation Consultant, Operation Manager, Business Manager, Technical Business Analyst, Operation Team Member, Business Development Manager and communication leadership roles which are typically handled by separate resources. โœ”I serve as a central coordination partner across clients, stakeholders, and delivery teams โ€” simplifying collaboration and improving execution efficiency across projects. โœ” Clear and structured documentation โœ” Strong business-to-technology communication โœ” Enterprise project experience โœ” Reliable stakeholder management โœ” Fast learning and problem-solving ability โœ” Detail-oriented delivery approach In addition to delivery roles, I have participated in hiring panels, helping organizations evaluate candidates and align talent with business and team needs. Clients consistently value my ability to clarify complex requirements, bridge business and technology teams, and drive projects towards successful outcomes, as reflected in my portfolio items Letโ€™s discuss how I can help streamline your requirements and bring delivery excellence to your next project. Thank you!

  • Business Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Agile Project Management
  • Dev & IT Project Management
  • Digital Project Management
  • IT Project Management
  • Customer Experience Management Software
  • Product Backlog
  • Requirements Specification
  • Product Requirements Document
  • Requirement Management
  • Requirement Analysis
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Business Process Management
  • Agile Software Development
  • AI Product Management
  • Jira
  • Software Design
  • Qualitative Research
  • Software Consultation
MD Habibur R.

Meherpur, Bangladesh

$15/hr
5.0
5 jobs

๐Ÿ“ˆ ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—” ๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ญ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก & ๐——๐—”๐—ฆ๐—›๐—•๐—ข๐—”๐—ฅ๐—— ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ง I help businesses transform raw data into clear, interactive dashboards and actionable insights that support smarter business decisions. With expertise in Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Google Sheets, Looker Studio, SQL, I create professional dashboards that help business owners, managers, and teams track performance, monitor KPIs, identify trends, and uncover growth opportunities. ๐Ÿ”น ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—–๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—œ ๐—ข๐—™๐—™๐—˜๐—ฅ: โœ… Power BI Dashboard Development โœ… Tableau Dashboard Development โœ… Excel Dashboard & KPI Reporting โœ… Google Sheets Dashboards โœ… Looker Studio Dashboards โœ… Data Cleaning & Transformation โœ… Data Modeling & Analysis โœ… SQL Query Development โœ… Interactive Reports & Business Intelligence Solutions โœ… Interactive Data Visualization ๐Ÿ”น ๐——๐—”๐—ฆ๐—›๐—•๐—ข๐—”๐—ฅ๐—— ๐—ง๐—ฌ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ฆ: โœ” Executive Dashboards โœ” Sales Performance Dashboards โœ” Marketing Analytics Dashboards โœ” Financial Reporting Dashboards โœ” E-commerce Analytics Dashboards โœ” HR & Workforce Dashboards โœ” KPI Tracking & Performance Monitoring โœ” Operations & Business Intelligence Reports ๐Ÿ”น ๐—ช๐—›๐—ฌ ๐—–๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ž ๐—ช๐—œ๐—ง๐—› ๐— ๐—˜: ๐Ÿ‘‰ Clean, modern, and professional dashboard design ๐Ÿ‘‰ Business-focused insights, not just charts ๐Ÿ‘‰ Accurate and reliable reporting ๐Ÿ‘‰ Fast communication and on-time delivery ๐Ÿ‘‰ Scalable solutions for growing businesses ๐Ÿ‘‰ Strong attention to detail and data quality ๐— ๐—ฌ ๐—š๐—ข๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—œ๐—ฆ ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐— ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—˜: Turn complex data into dashboards that are easy to understand, visually appealing, and valuable for decision-making. Whether you need a Power BI dashboard, Tableau report, Excel KPI tracker, or a complete business intelligence solution, I can help you convert your data into meaningful insights. Letโ€™s build a dashboard that helps you make better business decisions.

  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Dashboard
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Visualization
  • Analytics Dashboard
  • Data Analytics
  • Google Sheets
  • Tableau
  • Microsoft Power BI Development
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Analysis
  • SQL
  • Looker Studio
  • Microsoft Excel PowerPivot
  • Data Cleaning
Maksym H.

Odessa, Ukraine

$30/hr
5.0
4 jobs

๐Ÿ† Digital Project Manager | Program manager | Delivery Manager | Openational Manager Certified Senior Technical Project Manager with over 5 years of hands-on experience. I specialize in delivering high-impact software solutions across Web & Mobile (iOS/Android) products. Iโ€™ve successfully led Agile and Waterfall projects in diverse domains, including Healthcare, Fintech, Logistics, AI/ML, Automotive, etc. These projects ranged from mid-size 3+ month engagements to large-scale SaaS platforms with budgets over $400K. Skilled in leading up to 4 cross-functional teams (3-9 members each) at the same time and large teams of up to 25 specialists. Strong track record of working with stakeholders (up to 12 simultaneously for 1 project) and international teams, particularly in the US, Canada and EMEA regions. Currently expanding expertise in AI-driven automation and workflow orchestration using Docker + n8n for practical delivery tasks. ๐Ÿ“Š PM methodologies: Agile (Scrum & Kanban), Traditional (Waterfall), and Hybrid ๐ŸŒ Domains: SaaS (CRM, ERP), AI/ML, FinTech, Healthcare, Logistics, Dating, Automotive, PetTech, E-commerce, HRTech, Generative AI Tools. ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Project team sizes: 3 - 25 people (Developers, QA, Designers, DevOps, Business Analysts, Product Managers) ๐Ÿ“† Project duration: 3 months to 1,5+ years ๐Ÿ’ฐ Project budget: $50k to $400k+ ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Project Management Software: Jira (automation included)/Confluence, ClickUp, Asana, Trello, Gantt Charts, Scrum Poker and Retrospective tools. ๐Ÿ“Œ Additional Tools: Figma, Miro, Notion, Slack, Zoom, Firebase, DigitalOcean, CloudFlare, Diagram, 1Password, Postman, Stripe, Emails (Postmark/MailGun/Resend), Persona, Docusign, Docker, n8n. ๐ŸŽ– Accomplishments: - Led large SaaS (ERP) system with up to 15 different modules (from task manager to custom AI solution) and a 400k+ budget. - Led a cross-functional team of 25 specialists, improving delivery speed by 20%. - Managed 4 teams (3-9 specialists each) simultaneously, ensuring timely project deliveries. - Automated workflows using Jira Automation, reducing manual task creation from internal departments and stakeholders by 80%. - Managed up to 12 stakeholders simultaneously - Led negotiations and communications with clients from the US, Canada and EMEA, ensuring smooth project execution. - Experienced with Fixed Price and Time & Materials contracts - Collaborated closely with clients and technical teams during pre-sale and discovery phases - helping to shape solutions from idea to execution Whether you need a detail-oriented coordinator or a strategic leader to drive project success, I bring structure, transparency, and momentum to every engagement. Letโ€™s bring your next product to life, on time, within budget, and beyond expectations.

  • Waterfall
  • Agile Project Management
  • Digital Project Management
  • Jira
  • ClickUp
  • Project Plans
  • Project Timelines
  • SaaS
  • Scrum
  • Kanban Methodology
  • Product Management
  • Process Development
  • Project Schedule & Milestones
  • Project Delivery
  • Technical Project Management
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Product Roadmap
Mary O.

Lagos, Nigeria

$15/hr
4.9
17 jobs

Is your business running you instead of the other way around? I help businesses and teams build structured, scalable operations, so projects get delivered on time, nothing falls through the cracks, and your team always knows what to do next. As an Operations & Project Manager and Asana Specialist, I design the systems, workflows, and processes that bring order to growing businesses, whether you're managing a remote team, launching a new initiative, or trying to get out of spreadsheet chaos for good. Here's how I can help you: โœ… Operations Management & Process Improvement โœ… Project Planning, Scheduling & Task Management โœ… Asana Workspace Setup, Optimization & Project Workflows โœ… SOP Development, Documentation & Process Architecture โœ… Virtual Assistant Support: Admin, Coordination & Reporting โœ… Mondaydotcom & ClickUp Workspace Setup & Management โœ… Workflow Automation Support (Zapier, Make), as a complement to your PM systems โœ… Cross-Functional Team Coordination & Agile Project Management Why clients work with me: โ˜… Built structured project systems that replaced cluttered spreadsheets and siloed communication. โ˜… Designed Asana workspaces and workflows that improved team accountability and on-time delivery. โ˜… Supported business owners and managers in running smoother day-to-day operations. โ˜… Created SOPs and process documentation that made teams less dependent on one person. โ˜… Helped teams reduce errors, missed deadlines, and unclear ownership, across departments. My approach is practical and tailored. I don't build for complexity, I build for clarity. Every system I set up is designed to work for your team's real-world rhythm, not just look good on paper. Who I work best with: Small to mid-sized businesses, founders, and operations leads who need a reliable partner to set up their systems, manage their projects, and keep things moving without the overhead of a full-time hire. Ready to bring order to your operations? Send me a message or click "Invite to Job." Let's build something that actually works.

  • Project Management
  • Project Workflows
  • Automation
  • Digital Project Management
  • Process Optimization
  • Asana
  • Zapier
  • Make.com
  • CRM Automation
  • Automated Workflow
  • Business Process Automation
  • Lead Management Automation
  • Marketing Automation
  • Task Automation
  • ClickUp
  • Process Improvement
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Operations
  • Marketing Operations & Workflow
  • Virtual Assistance
Ateeq U.

Lahore, Pakistan

$15/hr
4.8
461 jobs

๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜€ (๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐Ÿญ% ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—จ๐—ฝ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ) | ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ,๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€ | ๐—ฃ๐— ๐—ฃ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ | ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐—ธ+ ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€ | ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€ I rescue complex, high-stakes projects and scale operations. Whether you are a fast-growing startup or a global enterprise like Walmart, Cisco, or Nissan, I step in as the senior hand who ensures predictable, on-time delivery. With 11+ years of experience managing complex portfolios, I have successfully overseen 950+ project deliveries across Healthcare, Real Estate, FinTech, and EdTech, transforming chaotic workflows into structured, high-performing operations. ๐Ÿš€ HOW I DRIVE VALUE FOR YOUR BUSINESS โ€ข AI & Software Product Builds: Taking your product from Concept โž” Launch โž” Scale. โ€ข Digital Transformation: Seamlessly rolling out enterprise systems and minimizing team friction. โ€ข Workflow Management & CRM: Designing scalable systems (Airtable, ClickUp, Jira) to cut operational inefficiencies. โ€ข Cross-Functional Leadership: Unifying engineering, product, data, and ops teams around a single source of truth. โ€ข Executive Reporting & Risk Control: Building custom, real-time dashboards for true visibility, not just generic status updates. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ EXPERTISE & METHODOLOGIES โ€ข Frameworks: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, or Hybrid (tailored to your teamโ€™s velocity). โ€ข Ecosystems: ClickUp, Jira, Asana, Trello, Miro, Notion, Airtable, Monday, GHL, Make, Zapier, ZOHO, and Google Workspace. โ€ข Certifications: AI Expert in Agile Delivery | PMP | Certified Product Owner | Delivery Manager | Product Management Expert. โ€ข Global Delivery: Fully remote, seamlessly aligned with USA and European time zones. ๐ŸŽฏ WHOM I WORK BEST WITH Startups: That need rapid, structured execution without rigid corporate overhead. SMBs: Looking to optimize bottlenecked processes and scale operations predictably. Enterprises: Running high-risk, multi-team technology initiatives that cannot afford to fail. Founders & Product Teams: Who need a structured thinker to turn ideas into roadmaps, requirements, and shipped products. AI-First Teams & Product Owners: Who need someone that can bridge the gap between business goals, technical execution, and AI product development from requirements to roadmap to release. Skill Tags: Project Manager, Product Manager, Technical Project Manager, Digital Project Manager, Remote Project Manager, SaaS Project Manager, Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Technical Product Owner, Delivery Manager, Project Planning, Project Delivery, Sprint Planning, Agile Delivery, SDLC Management, Software Development Management, Cross-functional Team Management, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Backlog Grooming, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Retrospectives, User Stories, MVP Definition, Product Roadmap, Feature Prioritization, Release Management, Risk Management, Scope Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management, OKRs, KPIs, Jira, Confluence, ClickUp, Asana, Monday, Notion, Trello, Airtable, Azure, Miro, Lucidchart, Zapier, Make, Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Figma, Zoho, Business Requirements Document, BRD, PRD, Product Requirements Document, FRD, SRS, Software Requirements Specification, User Stories, Use Cases, Process Documentation, SOPs, Project Charter, Scope of Work, SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare IT, Real Estate Tech, E-commerce, EdTech, AI Product Development, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Software, Startup Product Delivery, MVP Development, Platform Migration, Project Planning and Execution, On-time Delivery, Team Coordination, Client Communication, Weekly Reporting, Deadline Management, Remote Team Management, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Workflow Optimization, Cost Reduction, Operational Efficiency, AI Product Owner If your project is behind schedule, over budget, or simply too complex to manage alone, letโ€™s talk. Click the "Invite to Job" button, and let's get your delivery back on track.

  • Project Management
  • Digital Project Management
  • Technical Project Management
  • Project Management Professional
  • Agile Project Management
  • IT Project Management
  • Product Management
  • AI Product Management
  • Project Timelines
  • Project Workflows
  • Project Planning
  • ClickUp
  • Notion
  • Sprint Planning
  • Scrum
  • Requirement Management
  • Jira
  • Asana
  • Product Backlog
  • Dev & IT Project Management
Shailam K.

Indore, India

$7/hr
4.7
188 jobs

๐ŸŽฏ Certified PMPยฎ & Scrum Practitioner with 9+ Years of Experience in Agile Project Delivery & Business Analysis. As a ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜†๐˜€๐˜, I specialize in aligning teams, streamlining workflows, and delivering resultsโ€”on time and within scope. With a proven track record across SaaS, tech, and service industries, I ensure your product or service moves from idea to execution with clarity and precision. ๐Ÿ’ผ What I Bring to the Table: ๐Ÿ”น Certified PMPยฎ + Scrum Master โ€“ strong foundation in both traditional and agile methodologies ๐Ÿ”น Project Management Tools: Expert in Jira, ClickUp, Trello, Asana ๐Ÿ”น Workflow Automation: Experience integrating tools via Zapier, Make (Integromat), and custom scripts ๐Ÿ”น Business Analysis: Requirement gathering, user stories, stakeholder alignment ๐Ÿ”น Cross-Functional Leadership: Worked closely with dev teams, designers, marketers, and C-suite ๐Ÿ“ฆ My Ready-to-Book Project Offerings Include: โœ… Agile Sprint Setup (Jira, ClickUp, Trello) โ€“ Iโ€™ll configure your boards, sprints, and workflow for success โœ… Project Requirements & Documentation Blueprint โ€“ Clear specs, user stories, and acceptance criteria โœ… Workflow Audit & Automation Map โ€“ Identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities โœ… KPI Dashboard + Weekly Reporting โ€“ Clean and visual reporting systems for business health โœ… 1-Week Sprint Coaching (Agile Mentorship) โ€“ For teams new to Agile or remote collaboration โœ… CRM Pipeline Setup (GHL, Zoho, HubSpot) โ€“ Lead stages, tagging, automations, and handoff โœ… End-to-End Project Timeline (Gantt Planning) โ€“ Crystal-clear timelines, dependencies, and tracking

  • Project Management
  • Digital Project Management
  • Team Management
  • Task Creation
  • Budget Management
  • Project Schedule & Milestones
  • Agile Project Management
  • Project Plans
  • Technical Project Management
  • Operational Planning
  • Project Delivery
  • Jira
  • ClickUp
  • Scrum
  • Project Management Professional

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