Bhargavi Dodda Somayajula

I joined the Global Talent Operations team as an Assistant Manager responsible for driving Operational Excellence activities. I currently work with the global talent acquisition team (Avature) as a Program Manager who drives vendor and stakeholder relations efficiency. Having a comprehensive understanding of the business ecosystem, I am known for identifying trends, opportunities for improvement, creating strong liaison with internal/external teams, and designing strategies to meet vision and implement them.
As a member of USI Global Neighborhood, I contribute to community activities in addition to my mainstream contributions. In addition, I manage the Learning and Development thread for GTO, identifying learning needs and working to fill those needs.
In my capacity as a Continuous Improvement expert, I assist the team in mastering problem-solving techniques and conduct workshops to foster the culture.

• Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
• Optimized project timelines, employing agile methodologies to accelerate product launches.
• Facilitated professional development workshops, enhancing team skills.
• Cultivated culture of innovation, encouraging submission of ideas for new products and services.
• Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
• Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
• Leveraged technology tools for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
• Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
• Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
• Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
• Streamlined communication channels to facilitate efficient collaboration among team members, vendor and stakeholders.
• Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
• Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
• Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.

• Led team of professionals to deliver high-quality services within strict deadlines and budget constraints.
• Promoted positive work environment by fostering teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning among team members.
• Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional growth.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met and maintaining open lines of communication.
• Streamlined operations by identifying areas for improvement in service delivery and implementing necessary changes.
• Incorporated best practices in service delivery management into daily routines, resulting in better decision making.

• Enhanced team productivity by leading weekly strategy meetings to refine project approaches and streamline workflows.
• Developed problem-solving abilities through hands-on experience with real-life business scenarios.
• Proposed and implemented process improvement ideas to reduce transaction time from 9 minutes to 7.5 minutes.
• Led cross-functional teams in execution of key projects, ensuring deliverables met quality standards and deadlines.
• Fostered positive work environment by initiating mentorship program for new hires, enhancing team cohesion and reducing turnover rates.
• Strengthened leadership skills by overseeing projects and guiding team members towards successful outcomes.
• Acted with integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote culture of company.
• Showcased strong organizational skills by effectively managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines, and maintaining high level of performance under pressure.
• Strengthened leadership skills by overseeing projects and guiding team members towards successful outcomes

• Leveraged CRM tools to track leads and analyze data, optimizing sales efforts for maximum return on investment.
• Developed customized solutions for clients, addressing their unique needs and helping them achieve their goals.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for product improvement, driving innovation.
• Enhanced data-driven decision-making, implementing advanced analytics tools across business units.
• Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Improved operational efficiency, streamlining workflow processes and reducing redundancies.
• Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.