Praneeth
Manoharan
Senior IT Project Manager · Digital Delivery Professional
📍 Kandy, Sri Lanka · ✉️ mtpraneeth@gmail.com · 🔗 linkedin.com/in/praneeth-manoharan
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.
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)
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.
Project Manager
Programus · United Kingdom (Remote)
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.
Project Manager
Programus · United Kingdom (Remote)
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.
Associate Project Manager
Programus · United Kingdom (Remote)
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.
IT Project Manager
Drifter Apps · Portugal (Remote)
- 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.
Admin Assistant (Freelance)
Upwork.com · Remote
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.
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.
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.
Technology Stack
Competency Areas
Project Management
Stakeholder & Team Management
Delivery & Operations
Data, Systems & Automation
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)®
Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
Python for Everybody Specialization
IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
Let's Work
Together
Open to IT project management engagements, digital delivery leadership, consulting, and strategic programme work. Based in Sri Lanka, working globally.