Sandhya Balasubramanian

Operations Associate

Hyderabad, Telangana, India8 yrs experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 8+ years of global project management experience.
  • Proven track record in process improvement and governance.
  • Strong leadership in cross-functional team environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Project Management expert in SaaS and B2C industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementLeadershipProcess StandardizationQuality ManagementQuality Assurance

Other Skills

Leadership and CollaborationData AnalysisData VisualizationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Analytical and Decision-MakingAnalytical SkillsResearchCommunicationTraining & DevelopmentInnovation and Solution DevelopmentCreative Problem SolvingEmployee TrainingReporting & AnalysisTeam ManagementQuality Control

About

Senior program and project management professional with 8+ years of global experience across APAC, US, and LATAM, leading PMO‑driven initiatives and cross‑functional programs. Strong background in Agile delivery, operations transformation, process improvement, and governance. Experienced people leader delivering measurable outcomes across cost, scale, quality, and execution, and partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive strategic delivery.

Experience

8 yrs
Total Experience
7 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
6 mos
Current Experience

Mcdonald's

Supervisor Transformation

Nov 2025Present · 6 mos · Hyderabad · Hybrid

  • Lead and support transformation, transition, and PMO initiatives to define program strategy, workstreams, timelines, and delivery approach
  • Own integrated program and project planning, including milestones, dependencies, resourcing, and deliverables across multiple teams and global stakeholders
  • Drive PMO governance cadence, including status forums, action tracking, decision management, and leadership reporting
  • Proactively manage risks, issues, and change control, ensuring timely escalation, mitigation, and alignment with senior stakeholders
  • Deliver hands-on reporting and project performance tracking, providing weekly and executive‑level updates with clear insights and recommendations
  • Leverage data visualization and tracking tools to monitor progress, metrics, and overall program health
  • Support technology and operational transitions, ensuring continuity, stakeholder readiness, and alignment during insourcing or capability shifts
  • Develop and manage program communications, including leadership updates, onboarding/offboarding materials, and key change announcements
  • Build strong cross‑functional and global partnerships by identifying dependencies and driving collaboration toward shared outcomes
Leadership and CollaborationProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementProcess StandardizationData Analysis

Uber

2 roles

Senior Team Lead - Global Content

Nov 2024Nov 2025 · 1 yr

  • Lead team of 15 BPO agents and 2 Uber Knowledge Specialists to drive high performance and service quality
  • Expanded service coverage from 5 to 11 LOBs (+120%) through strategic onboarding and SOP integration
  • Increased case handling capacity by 56% via cross-training and proactive workflow improvements
  • Executed automation initiatives ensuring 100% resolution reporting and zero downtime
  • Deprecated 200+ outdated articles and launched 100+ new resources to improve knowledge accessibility
  • Introduced new content formats to enhance agent efficiency and support quality
  • Managed multiple projects, achieving QA score improvement from 96% to 99.3%
  • Supported cross-functional initiatives across APAC, US&C, and LATAM regions
  • Applied and created operational guidelines through data-backed decisions and stakeholder alignment
  • Sustained 95%+ stakeholder satisfaction through timely updates and strategic engagement
  • Mentored team members, supported career progression, and promoted learning opportunities
Leadership and CollaborationProject ManagementData AnalysisCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Leadership

Senior Business Transformation Analyst (Operational Standardization Lead)

Aug 2022Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Directed business performance management for a diverse APAC team consisting of 2 program-level leads, 5 senior managers, 5 community operations managers, and 80+ team leads, presenting performance data to functional leads to drive improvements in managerial effectiveness.
  • Spearheaded process improvement initiatives to enhance performance across lines of business, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Developed and implemented innovative solutions and operational processes, leveraging cost-benefit analysis for sustainable decision-making.
  • Collaborated with leadership to identify and implement efficiency measures, significantly improving organizational operations.
  • Managed cross-functional projects with a focus on operational excellence, process standardization, and seamless solution execution.
  • Led project management efforts, including planning, resource allocation, and milestone tracking, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-performance standards.
  • Proactively resolved issues and removed project obstacles, enhancing team productivity and facilitating cross-site collaboration.
  • Built and maintained analytical models for global reporting, supporting data-driven strategies for market expansion and program development.
Project ManagementProcess StandardizationAnalytical and Decision-Making

Kpmg ireland

Student Consultant

Feb 2022Apr 2022 · 2 mos · County Dublin, Ireland

  • As a student consultant, my primary goal was to research Shared Mobility preparedness in 10 cities in Ireland and Northern Ireland for the MaaS index with my team. This project is part of my Master's in International Business at Dublin's UCD Michael Smurfit Business School. This project aims to develop innovative Shared Mobility solutions to reduce the number of cars on the road and their carbon footprint, resulting in reduced traffic and a more sustainable future.
ResearchData AnalysisCommunication

Uber

3 roles

Senior Quality Risk Compliance Specialist

Promoted

Jun 2019Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Performed deep-dive analysis by reviewing data and identified opportunity areas using quality tools like Pareto to reduce error rate and improve process efficiency.
  • Collaborated with managers and projected stakeholder management skills while sharing insights on 60+ agents performance during business review meetings.
  • Coordinated with Asia Pacific teams (APAC) by displaying thorough process knowledge and strong communication skills in order to expand and standardise Uber’s operation across different countries.
  • Executed various business projects such as Call Quality Improvement, Audit Efficiency, Customer Satisfaction Score Improvement, and Audit Per Hour Module projects to save companies operation cost and headcount as well as to upgrade an existing system.
  • Got promoted twice in a span of 4 years and received multiple awards for exceptional performance such as "Star of the month" and "Golden Ticket Award".
Quality ManagementProject ManagementData Analysis

Quality Assurance Auditor

Promoted

Apr 2018Jun 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • In charge of conducting process audits for all Safety LOBs (L1/L2 IRT, L3/L4 IRT, and SOS).
  • Producing insights on trends observed from auditing and reporting stakeholders with an action plan.
  • Worked on several projects to reduce costs, reduce staffing levels and enhance process effectiveness.
  • Leading team lead and SME calibration calls and agent training sessions.
Quality AssuranceTraining & DevelopmentProject Management

COE Specialist

May 2017Apr 2018 · 11 mos

Amazon

Customer Service Representative

Sep 2016Jan 2017 · 4 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Amazon is one of the largest global e-commerce and digital streaming corporation.
  • Exceeded set targets by 20% and solved critical customer-related queries by incorporating problem-solving skills and learned to build trust-based relationships with customers.

Indian school of business

Internship Program

May 2016Jul 2016 · 2 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

  • ISB is India’s world class business school with Triple Accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB), listed in Forbes, Financial Times, Economist and many more. The school offers various post-graduate management programs.
  • Recorded and maintained records of all transactions through MS Office and generated invoices for payment while working as a trainee in finance department.

Stratagem solutions

Campus Ambassador

Sep 2015Dec 2015 · 3 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Stratagem Solution is a carrier counselling platform for students and offers the following courses ICWA, CMA, CIMA and ACMA.
  • Conducted sessions on different platforms and promoted alternatives for CA course for accounts students by applying marketing strategies.

Education

University College Dublin

MSc International Business

Sep 2021Sep 2022

St. Marys College

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

Jan 2014Jan 2017

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