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Project Management Profile

Praneeth
Manoharan

Senior IT Project Manager  ·  Digital Delivery Professional

📍 Kandy, Sri Lanka  ·  ✉️ mtpraneeth@gmail.com  ·  🔗 linkedin.com/in/praneeth-manoharan

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Overview

Accomplished IT Project Manager with 5 years of experience and a record of success in high-stakes, large-scale initiatives, including key projects for the Paris 2024 Olympics and the Milano 2026 Winter Olympics. Skilled in leading Agile teams, risk management, and driving projects from high complexity to successful, low-risk outcomes. Known for consistently exceeding client expectations through strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to quality delivery.

Agile / Scrum Azure DevOps Olympic Projects Remote Team Leadership Stakeholder Management Risk Management

Current Service Focus

Alongside IT project management engagements, I currently apply my project delivery, requirements analysis, and digital systems experience to help small and medium businesses structure their operations, improve their workflows, and build practical digital systems — starting with understanding the process before designing the solution. View Services →

Highlights That Define the Work

Highest Client Satisfaction — Paris 2024

Delivered the booking and venue management system for the Paris 2024 Olympics to the highest client satisfaction ratings compared to all other partners engaged for the Games.

High-Risk to Low-Risk in 5 Months

Successfully transformed a critically high-risk Olympic project into a stable, low-risk initiative within just five months through strategic planning and rapid adaptability.

Multi-Billion Dollar European Clients

Oversaw projects for multi-billion-dollar clients in Europe at Drifter Apps, maintaining high-quality delivery and consistently exceeding client expectations while managing fully remote Agile teams.

System of Truth for Downstream Platforms

Spearheaded system upgrades and integrations for the Milano 2026 Winter Olympics, positioning the booking system as the authoritative source of truth for all downstream applications across the enterprise.

Career Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Programus  ·  United Kingdom (Remote)

May 2025 – Feb 2026

Project: Milano Winter Olympics 2026 — Booking & Venue Management System

  • Led ongoing implementation and enhancement of the exclusive booking and venue management system for the Milano 2026 Winter Olympics.
  • Spearheaded major system upgrades and introduced key integrations, positioning the platform as the authoritative source of truth for all downstream applications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define new requirements, ensure seamless integration points, and optimise data flows to external platforms.
  • Managed project planning, sprint delivery, and stakeholder communications during the system's major transition toward broader enterprise adoption.
  • Contributed to risk identification, mitigation planning, and delivery governance to ensure on-time milestones despite evolving requirements.
  • Successfully transitioned project responsibilities with comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer plans to support continued delivery.
Azure DevOps Agile Enterprise Integration Knowledge Transfer Risk Management

Project Manager

Programus  ·  United Kingdom (Remote)

Aug 2024 – Apr 2025

Project: Milano Winter Olympics 2026 — Booking & Venue Management System

  • Continued delivery and evolution of the Olympic venue management platform, managing planning, sprint execution, and cross-team coordination.
  • Drove integration work connecting the core system to multiple downstream enterprise platforms.
  • Maintained delivery governance, risk registers, and stakeholder reporting across a complex, multi-dependency programme.
Sprint Delivery System Integration Stakeholder Reporting

Project Manager

Programus  ·  United Kingdom (Remote)

Feb 2024 – Aug 2024

Project: Paris Olympics 2024 — Exclusive Booking & Venue Management System

  • Led the final delivery phase of the exclusive booking and venue management system for the Paris 2024 Olympics through to go-live.
  • Managed project scope, schedules, and risks, minimising delays and ensuring on-time delivery to Olympic deadlines.
  • Conducted regular status meetings and reporting sessions, ensuring clear communication to stakeholders and senior leadership.
  • Delivered to the highest client satisfaction ratings compared to all other partners engaged for the Paris Olympics.
Azure DevOps MS Project Olympics Delivery Client Management

Associate Project Manager

Programus  ·  United Kingdom (Remote)

Mar 2023 – Feb 2024

Project: Paris Olympics 2024 — Booking & Venue Management System

  • Led the implementation of the exclusive booking and venue management system for the Paris 2024 Olympics from initiation.
  • Successfully transformed a high-risk project into a stable, low-risk initiative within just five months through strategic planning and rapid adaptability.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Azure DevOps and Microsoft Project to optimise project management workflows and drive successful delivery.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive project plans, resource plans, and timelines to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Facilitated stakeholder workshops and requirement-gathering sessions to capture and refine project needs accurately.
  • Identified risks early and implemented proactive mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum.
  • Led and motivated cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated closely with internal and external stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and success criteria.
Azure DevOps Microsoft Project Risk Management Requirements Gathering Agile

IT Project Manager

Drifter Apps  ·  Portugal (Remote)

Jun 2020 – Feb 2023
  • Spearheaded data and automation projects, consistently processing millions of data rows each month, enhancing data-driven decision-making.
  • Orchestrated fully remote Agile teams comprising over 20 skilled software engineers, fostering close collaboration with the CEO and Business Development team to achieve strategic business objectives.
  • Successfully oversaw projects for multi-billion-dollar clients in Europe, maintaining high-quality delivery and exceeding client expectations.
  • Utilised ClickUp, Jira, and Trello to optimise project workflows and maintain delivery discipline across distributed teams.
ClickUp Jira Trello Data Automation Remote Teams Agile

Admin Assistant (Freelance)

Upwork.com  ·  Remote

2014 – 2018

Delivered freelance administrative and operations support to multiple clients across various industries, building early experience in digital work, client communication, and remote collaboration.

Signature Deliveries

Olympic Booking & Venue Management System

Programus · United Kingdom · 2023 – 2024

Led implementation of the exclusive booking and venue management platform for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Transformed a high-risk project into a stable, low-risk initiative within five months. Delivered to the highest client satisfaction ratings of all partners engaged for the Games.

Azure DevOps MS Project Agile Venue Management

Olympic Booking & Venue Management System

Programus · United Kingdom · 2024 – 2026

Continued and scaled the Olympic platform for the Milano 2026 Winter Games, introducing major system upgrades and enterprise integrations. Positioned as the authoritative source of truth for all downstream applications. Managed full knowledge transfer on departure.

Enterprise Integration Azure DevOps System Architecture Knowledge Transfer

Data Automation & Delivery — Multi-Client Programmes

Drifter Apps · Portugal · 2020 – 2023

Managed a portfolio of data and automation projects serving multi-billion-dollar European clients, processing millions of data rows monthly. Led a remote Agile team of 20+ engineers, partnering closely with the CEO and Business Development team to align delivery with commercial objectives.

ClickUp Jira Trello Data Automation Remote Team Management Agile / Scrum

Technology Stack

Azure DevOps
Jira
Trello
ClickUp
MS Project
MS Office Suite
Google Workspace
Prompt Engineering

Competency Areas

Project Management

Agile & Scrum Project Planning & Execution Risk Management Scope Management Sprint Delivery Resource Planning Timeline Management

Stakeholder & Team Management

Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Cross-functional Collaboration Workshop Facilitation Executive Reporting Remote Team Coordination

Delivery & Operations

Process Improvement Delivery Governance Quality Assurance Continuous Improvement Knowledge Transfer On-time Delivery

Data, Systems & Automation

Data-Driven Decision Making Process Automation System Integration Requirements Analysis Documentation Prompt Engineering

Education

2025

Bachelor of Business Computer Systems

London Metropolitan University  ·  London, UK

Project Analysis & Practice · Career Development Learning · Data & Web Development · Application Development

2019

Bachelor of Cyber Security (First Year)

Deakin University  ·  Melbourne, Australia

Exploring IT · Introduction to Programming · Thinking Technology & Design · Data Science Concepts · Cloud Computing & Virtualisation · Real World Cyber Security · Discrete Mathematics

2018

Professional Diploma in Networking & System Administration

CICRA Campus  ·  Colombo, Sri Lanka

Windows & Linux Networking · Server Fundamentals · IT Security · Enterprise Network Administration · Network & Systems Integration · Mathematics for IT

2016

GCE Advanced Level — Physical Science

St. Anthony's College  ·  Kandy, Sri Lanka

In Progress & Expected

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

PMI  ·  Expected June 2026

Google Project Management: Professional Certificate

Google / Coursera  ·  Expected May 2026

Python for Everybody Specialization

University of Michigan / Coursera  ·  Expected May 2026

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

IBM / Coursera  ·  Expected June 2026

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Open to IT project management engagements, digital delivery leadership, consulting, and strategic programme work. Based in Sri Lanka, working globally.

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