Sohil Rayli

Project Manager

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India9 yrs 5 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Over 10 years of experience in banking and fintech.
  • Expert in leading AI-driven projects for enhanced customer experience.
  • Proven track record of on-time delivery in complex project environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Project Manager with expertise in AI and banking systems.

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Core Skills

Project ManagementProduct ManagementGovernanceAgileBranch Management

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsAnti Money LaunderingArtificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainBranch BankingBusiness AnalysisBusiness AnalyticsBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness Relationship ManagementBusiness StrategyComplianceCost OptimizationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Customer Service

About

IT Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in banking and fintech, delivering large-scale projects in Agentic AI, Generative AI, core banking migrations, and remittance solutions. Skilled in product management, Agile methodologies, and end-to-end delivery of complex banking projects, with strong expertise in governance, compliance, and automation. Currently leading Agentic AI initiatives to replace legacy IVR systems with automated voice fulfilment, significantly improving efficiency and customer experience.

Experience

Axis bank

Senior Manager - IT Project Management

Feb 2024Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Senior Manager – Information Technology (Princ. Project Manager)
  • Axis Bank, Mumbai Maharashtra.
  • Key Projects: Conversational Banking AI- Agentic AI, Generative AI, Myrtle (Citi to Axis Bank Migration), & Udaan 2.0.
  • Core Responsibilities: Project Management, Product Management, Scrum, Agile, Strategic Planning, Solutioning, Governance, Vendor & Stakeholder Management.
  • Conversational Banking AI
  • Leading a Journey Pod as Product Manager and Scrum Master for end-to-end Agentic AI Voice journeys; defining functionality, creating BRDs, identifying and optimizing APIs for integration, and ensuring delivery by managing developers, QA, and design teams while aligning goals with business objectives.
  • Spearheading the setup of an AI-driven contact center on Azure Cloud, establishing secure MPLS and IPSec connectivity with the bank and ensuring full regulatory and InfoSec compliance.
  • Driving pod-level governance by maintaining Jira tracking, collaborating with developers on prompt engineering, conducting prompt and functionality reviews, and delivering high-quality Agentic AI journeys to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
  • Myrtle (Citi to Axis Migration)
  • Part of the core project team managing end-to-end migration across critical banking systems (Finacle, Cards, Loans, UPI, Wealth, etc.), ensuring SOP adherence, governance, robust testing, and weekly progress updates to CIOs and CXOs.
  • Led migration audits in coordination with third-party auditors to validate data integrity and ensure compliance with internal controls, bank policies, and RBI guidelines.
  • Udaan 2.0
  • Collaborated with consultants across five streams (Finance, Testing, Mobile Banking, Cloud, and AMS) to optimize costs, enhance application resilience, automate workflows, reduce ticket volumes, and strengthen Agile delivery through improved testing and data-driven governance.
Project ManagementProduct ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)

Fable fintech

Project Manager

Sep 2021Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Led end-to-end delivery of remittance and cross-border payment products for top Indian and global banks, ensuring on-time implementation within defined scope, budget, and regulatory compliance.
  • Managed cross-functional teams of 20–25 members, driving 95% on-time delivery through Agile and Scrum practices with real-time communication and sprint governance.
  • Translated complex client requirements into product features by preparing BRDs, refining functional documents, creating Jira stories, and reviewing test cases.
  • Implemented governance frameworks and project budget controls, mitigating risks and improving delivery efficiency by 20% through proactive issue escalation and stakeholder alignment.
  • Oversaw critical project and product artefacts including project charters, budget trackers, resource planning, commercial scope, and bug-tracking metrics to ensure high-quality delivery.
Project ManagementProduct Management

Al mulla exchange

Branch Manager

Jul 2019Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Kuwait

  • Developed and implemented effective sales strategies to drive revenue growth, identifying new business opportunities and establishing partnerships with key customers and vendors.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for branch staff, providing constructive feedback and coaching to drive continuous improvement and meet performance targets.
  • Managed inventory levels, ordering and tracking currency and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels and ensure smooth branch operations.
  • Successfully managed branch revenue and customer portfolio, with an aggregate exposure of INR 40 mn and 6k customers per month.
  • Ensured compliance with audit and regulatory procedures, minimizing risk exposure and ensuring smooth branch operations.
  • Monitored all balances and deposits, ensuring accurate record-keeping and adherence to proper procedures at all times.
  • Participated in community outreach and networking activities to increase brand awareness and enhance the reputation of the organization.
Branch Management

Global survey llc

Associate Project Manager

Jan 2019Jun 2019 · 5 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Responsible for directing and controlling the overall execution of the Market Research Project from launch through customer delivery to meet the established targets for scope, quality, schedule, and cost.
  • Monitor the established Key Performance Indicators to determine project health.
  • Bidding with clients and vendors as per project specification to manage end to end projects effectively

Frootle india

2 roles

Operations Intern

May 2018Jun 2018 · 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Summer Internship
  • Project Title : " Identification of operational gaps in manufacturing cold pressed juices “.
  •  Applied POKA YOKE to optimize the production process and logistics which reduced error rate to 1 %.
  •  Applied 5S methodology and MUDA for inventory management which in turn led to reduction of inventory cost by 5 %.
  •  Work-Study Analysis to allocate right work to right staff to improve labour productivity.

Operations/Sales Intern

Jan 2018Apr 2018 · 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Winter Internship
  • Projects undertaken :
  • Retail Sales: OTC sales and sale promotion activities in different supermarkets to increase sales volume.
  • Retail Operation: Studied existing supply chain and provided inputs which resulted in reduction of inventory holding cost by 10 %.
  • Manufacturing Operation: Planned and coordinated with team members from production department for Process Improvement Projects by applying Operational technique.

Mysmartprice.com

Campus Ambassador

Feb 2018Feb 2018 · 0 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Live Project
  • Creative content writing and promotional activities by using different social media platforms.

The earth tours and travel

Travel Operation Manager

May 2015Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Vapi

  • Serving as primary contact and escalation point for all travel related matters, including interacting with C-Level Executives.
  • Managed and supervised International and Domestic team department and also ensured delivery of best customer service.
  • Responsible for Sourcing new partners and look after contact negotiations, rate audits, invoice reviews and customer service enquiries.
  • Handled journey management for corporate clients and manage travel vendor relationships (agency, air, hotel, car rental, executive sedan, and other travel related services), ensuring compliance with service level agreements and contracted pricing.

Mastermind business consultancy

Business Development Officer

Nov 2014Mar 2015 · 4 mos · Vapi

  • Evaluated market needs, discovered potential opportunities and identified new sales channels to meet / improve sales agenda of the firm.
  • Worked with the firm’s management to develop sales tactics and lead programs based on customer feedback and company vision.

Education

Welingkar Institute of Management

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Operations

Jan 2017Jan 2019

Wilson College Chowpatty Mumbai 400 007

BSC.IT — Information Technology

Jan 2011Jan 2014

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