I am Tarun Kumar, a Senior Project Manager with over 12 years of IT experience, including 9 years delivering end-to-end enterprise projects. I guide cross-functional teams through agile and waterfall initiatives, spanning SaaS implementations, data migrations, software development, and cloud infrastructure. I excel at stakeholder engagement, training delivery, and performance management to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. I am adept at risk mitigation, resource optimization, and building high-performance, collaborative teams that accelerate innovation and align programs with strategic goals.

Tarun Kumar

I am Tarun Kumar, a Senior Project Manager with over 12 years of IT experience, including 9 years delivering end-to-end enterprise projects. I guide cross-functional teams through agile and waterfall initiatives, spanning SaaS implementations, data migrations, software development, and cloud infrastructure. I excel at stakeholder engagement, training delivery, and performance management to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. I am adept at risk mitigation, resource optimization, and building high-performance, collaborative teams that accelerate innovation and align programs with strategic goals.

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I am Tarun Kumar, a Senior Project Manager with over 12 years of IT experience, including 9 years delivering end-to-end enterprise projects. I guide cross-functional teams through agile and waterfall initiatives, spanning SaaS implementations, data migrations, software development, and cloud infrastructure.

I excel at stakeholder engagement, training delivery, and performance management to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. I am adept at risk mitigation, resource optimization, and building high-performance, collaborative teams that accelerate innovation and align programs with strategic goals.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Project Manager IM/IT (Contractor) at Canadian Medical Association (CMA)
August 1, 2025 - Present
Leading large-scale digital transformation projects in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and stakeholder expectations. Delivered high-impact programs on time and within budget by prioritizing tasks, managing dependencies, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Built and maintained strong stakeholder relationships through proactive engagement, negotiation, and conflict resolution in matrixed structures. Designed and deployed targeted training programs to enhance team proficiency in CRM. Developed KPI-driven performance measurement systems aligning with client objectives to drive measurable outcomes.
Project Manager at Applied Systems
November 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Led end-to-end implementation of cloud-based insurance software, managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams to ensure client onboarding and system adoption. Coordinated infrastructure projects with engineering and product teams to deliver tailored functionality. Owned full project lifecycle: scope definition, resource planning, budgeting, risk mitigation, and performance tracking across multiple concurrent initiatives. Provided Agile coaching and mentorship to cross-functional teams and emerging Scrum Masters, fostering adoption of Agile practices and accelerating delivery through workshops. Mentored team members to promote growth and high performance. Monitored project health via KPIs and risk analyses, resolving blockers and maintaining stakeholder transparency.
Senior Consultant at MNP Digital
March 1, 2021 - October 31, 2024
Developed comprehensive project plans detailing objectives, benefits, scope, risks, budget, and milestones. Fostered a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, transparency, and innovation. Facilitated regular retrospectives and action planning to optimize Agile practices and maximize value across releases. Led cross-functional projects tied to product launches, support trends, and training initiatives. Set clear objectives for individuals and teams aligned with broader goals, and promoted knowledge-sharing across departments. Collaborated with Technical Support, QA, and Development to escalate and resolve product defects. Proactively identified and removed impediments to maintain sustainable delivery and team health. Measured delivery metrics (velocity, cycle time, sprint burndown) to identify opportunities for improvement.
Business Consultant at Sparrow Business Consulting
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Delivered strategic engagements for government clients, collaborating with product managers and development teams to understand long-term roadmaps and inform project requirements. Managed cross-functional projects across multiple domains, coordinating with functional consultants, technical consultants, business analysts, developers, architects, managers, and implementation partners to estimate scope, resources, and success criteria. Ensured timely delivery and supported organizational transformation practices.
Business Consultant at Aon Consulting
November 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Identified opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains to enhance PMO practices. Monitored progress, implemented proactive measures when needed, and established risk management plans with qualitative and quantitative analysis to minimize risk. Oversaw project execution to ensure adherence to plans.
Business Analyst at Aon Consulting
November 1, 2014 - August 31, 2018
Collaborated with business partners to develop concepts, requirements, design alternatives, effort estimates, schedules, and costs for implementation. Contributed to Organizational Transformation Services and practices, supported business development activities such as proposal development and oral presentations. Managed internal teams to ensure new features were delivered bug-free. Oversaw ETL processes and data integration using Pervasive and SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services). Built strong client relationships and acted as the client’s single point of contact. Conducted product demonstrations for management and clients during SDLC phases.
Senior Project Manager IM/IT (Contractor) at CMA (Canadian Medical Association)
August 1, 2025 - Present
Leading large-scale digital transformation projects in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, aligning with organizational strategy and stakeholder expectations. Delivered high-impact programs on time and within budget by prioritizing tasks, managing dependencies, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Built and maintained stakeholder relationships, and designed targeted training programs to enhance team proficiency in CRM. Developed performance measurement systems aligned with client objectives to drive measurable outcomes.
Project Manager at MNP Digital
March 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024
Developed comprehensive project plans, aligned with strategic goals, while fostering a culture of high performance, transparency, and continuous improvement. Facilitated regular retrospectives, defined success metrics, and coordinated cross-functional workloads across product launches, support, and training initiatives.

Education

Master’s in Engineering – Technology Innovation Management at Carleton University
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Bachelor of Technology at BMIET, Sonipat, Haryana, India
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Master’s in Engineering – Technology Innovation Management at Carleton University
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Bachelor of Technology: ECE at BMIET, Sonipat, Haryana, India
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
ITIL v4 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Healthcare, Government, Education