Upulie Mahagamage
Moratuwa,11
Summary
Seasoned Senior Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in digital transformation across government, fintech, healthcare, and travel technology. Managed project portfolios exceeding USD $15M, leading cross-functional teams to deliver 85% of projects on time and under budget. Skilled in fostering international stakeholder relationships and achieving significant cost savings through strategic vendor management and agile methodologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Surge Global
Singapore
06.2024 - Current
- Led a USD $2M government digital transformation initiative for Qatar Government & agencies, delivering MVP solutions 4 months ahead of aggressive timelines, while managing 20+ stakeholders across 3 countries, and coordinating with Tier-1 consulting partners.
- Delivered two major government digital transformation projects within a 6-month timeline, achieving 25% cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations and resource optimization.
- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration between Qatar government stakeholders, strategic consulting partners (KPMG, Deloitte, GBM, IBM), and internal technical teams, resulting in seamless project alignment and accelerated delivery.
- Implemented risk management strategies to navigate volatile requirements and stakeholder expectations, ensuring project momentum and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Managed complex technology implementations using Microsoft Azure, GCP, and full-stack development technologies, ensuring flexible, iterative project progression through Agile Scrum methodologies.
- Facilitated strategic planning sessions with high-profile government stakeholders to establish digital infrastructure roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives.
- Optimized team dynamics through implementation of Scrum and Agile best practices, enhancing delivery efficiency and fostering cross-cultural collaboration.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Facilitated regular status meetings to track progress and address any challenges promptly.
- Implemented change management processes when issues arose to keep project moving forward and adjust to shifted priorities.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations during all stages of a project's lifecycle.
- Oversaw the achievement of all technical, financial, and scheduling goals.
- Key Technologies: Microsoft Azure, Agile Scrum, Government Digital Infrastructure, Stakeholder Management, International Project Coordination.
Project Manager
Calcey Technologies (Pte) Ltd
Singapore
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed multiple concurrent Agile projects across fintech and healthcare sectors, serving as Project Manager while delivering innovative solutions for U.S.-based financial technology and mobile health applications.
- Fintech Project - US Earned Wage Access Platform: Led a comprehensive financial technology implementation, achieving enhanced customer financial well-being through innovative wage access solutions.
- Managed project finances and resource requirements across distributed teams, ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints.
- Established communication channels with international stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and conducting risk assessments.
- Implemented resource planning and progress tracking techniques, proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks.
- Healthcare Project - Mobile Fitness Application: Executed end-to-end requirement analysis and stakeholder collaboration, defining clear and actionable project specifications.
- Coordinated Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, while maintaining team velocity and stakeholder alignment.
- Managed product testing processes with QA teams, implementing quality assurance measures to ensure release standards compliance.
- Deployed agile metrics and KPIs for performance measurement, enabling data-driven decision-making, and project transparency.
- Environmental Tech Project - Workflow Management System: Collaborated with CO2 removal organization stakeholders, aligning workflow management requirements with enhanced rock weathering operations.
- Developed detailed wireframes and system architecture, visualizing functionality and user experience optimization.
- Served as a proxy product owner, coordinating with end users for requirement elicitation and product backlog prioritization.
- Identified and utilized key technologies including Agile Scrum, financial technology, and healthcare applications.
- Streamlined workflows to improve collaboration among team members and departments.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
Associate Project Manager
CodeGen International Pvt Ltd
Colombo
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed multiple Scrum teams for UAE-based Destination Management Company, delivering comprehensive travel technology solutions while maintaining budget control and timeline adherence.
- Oversaw Tour Operator Business Model project as Scrum Master/ Project Manager, facilitating ceremonies and managing cross-functional team coordination.
- Controlled project budget and managed timelines, ensuring teams met schedule targets and project deliverables.
- Addressed project impediments promptly, sustaining sprint momentum and keeping team focused on deliverables.
- Collaborated with product owners on backlog grooming and prioritization, aligning development efforts with key business objectives.
- Analyzed project metrics and performance indicators, sharing insights with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Key Technologies: Travel Technology, Scrum Management, Budget Control, Performance Analytics, Product Backlog Management
Project Coordinator
CodeGen International Pvt Ltd
Colombo
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Led Tour Operator Business Model project as Project Manager, coordinating multiple Scrum teams and stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment and project success.
- Spearheaded luxury travel technology implementations for UK-based clients, establishing Agile processes and standardizing release procedures to enhance project delivery.
- Implemented company-wide Agile process standardization and Release Process optimization, improving delivery consistency across projects.
- Developed comprehensive policies for Agile Product Backlog maintenance, use cases, and User Stories documentation.
- Conducted JIRA project management training sessions for internal users, improving tool utilization and fostering greater team collaboration.
- Monitored project risks throughout lifecycle, implementing proactive measures for issue resolution and quality assurance.
- Key Technologies: Luxury Travel Technology, Agile Process Implementation, JIRA, Release Management, Training & Development
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
AdroitLogic Pvt Ltd
Colombo
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Analyzed enterprise integration and airline software systems, developed QA procedures and test automation frameworks to enhance B2B trading platforms and aviation technology solutions.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Proavos Pvt Ltd - Avtra
Colombo
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Developed and executed QA test cases, scripts, and procedures to improve software maintenance efficiency and automation.
- Resolved technical issues and anticipated troubleshooting complications during software trials, ensuring smoother testing processes.
Education
MBA -
Cardiff Metropolitan University
United Kingdom02-2020
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology & Management
University of Moratuwa
Colombo Sri Lanka01-2015
High School Diploma -
Visaka Vidyalaya
Colombo Sri Lanka06-2009
Skills
- Agile methodologies and Scrum Master
- Sprint planning and risk management
- Budget control and financial administration
- Change management and process improvement
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Stakeholder alignment and client relations
- Vendor management and resource allocation
- Performance optimization and KPI tracking
- Digital transformation and enterprise integration
- Product ownership and requirements analysis
- Quality assurance and test case development
- International stakeholder relations
- Executive reporting and conflict resolution
- Training and development and mentoring
- MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Trello, Miro
- Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- G Suite, Microsoft Teams, Slack
- Agile Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, continuous integration
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance
Notable Projects
- Qatar Government Digital Transformation Initiative, USD $2M, 4 months, 40+ members, End-to-end digital infrastructure implementation for Qatar government agencies, Delivered MVP 25% ahead of schedule with 25% cost savings, Microsoft Azure, Government Digital Infrastructure, Cross-border Coordination
- US Fintech Earned Wage Access Platform, Financial technology platform enhancing customer financial well-being, Successful multi-year delivery with outstanding client satisfaction, Financial Technology APIs, Agile Delivery, International Team Coordination
- Mobile Health & Fitness Application, End-to-end mobile app development with personal coaching integration, Quality-assured delivery with comprehensive testing framework, Mobile Development, Healthcare Technology, QA Automation
Web
www.linkedin.com/in/upuliemg/
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/15/90
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Surge Global
06.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Calcey Technologies (Pte) Ltd
12.2021 - 05.2024
Associate Project Manager
CodeGen International Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2021
Project Coordinator
CodeGen International Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 12.2020
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
AdroitLogic Pvt Ltd
09.2017 - 01.2018
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Proavos Pvt Ltd - Avtra
01.2016 - 08.2017
MBA -
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology & Management
University of Moratuwa
High School Diploma -
Visaka Vidyalaya