Dananjee Perera

DANANJEE PERERA BSc.Eng| MBA| PMP®|CSM® | SAFe® 6| CCNP| AMIESL Highly effective Project Manager with over 9 years of experience in leading and delivering successful projects within the Sri Lankan telecommunications sector, specifically at Dialog Axiata PLC. Proven expertise in end-to-end project management, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation. Demonstrated ability to drive digital transformation and achieve significant cost savings. Experienced in agile methodologies and team leadership. Holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Electrical and Information Engineering from the University of Ruhuna. Results-oriented and adept at achieving business objectives in Sri Lanka and beyond. Remote-work capable and culturally adaptable, with cross-border experience in project execution, stakeholder engagement, and cloud-based platform migrations.- - Dubai, UAE ( Open to Remote Work) WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Project Manager Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka B.Sc. (Hons) in Electrical and Information Engineering Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 06/2022 - 02/2025 Achievements/Tasks End-to-End Project Management – Led project execution to achieve business objectives and key results (OKRs). Stakeholder Engagement – Proactively managed stakeholder relationships, risks, and dependencies. Risk Mitigation – Provided regular updates and implemented strategies to mitigate project risks. Agile Implementation – Drove agile methodologies, ensuring adherence to best practices and ceremonies. Proficient in JIRA, Asana, Trello and MS Project. Team Leadership – Developed and guided project teams, ensuring seamless communication for synchronized delivery. Cost Optimization – Achieved a 30% cost reduction in analytics and reduced Tableau license costs by 50%. 2012 - 2016 Master of Business Administration Asia e University, Malaysia 2019 - 2021 SOFT SKILLS Leadership Merger & Acquisition Activities – Successfully executed analytics-related amalgamation activities for the Dialog-Airtel merger. Teamwork & Collaboration Financial Reconciliation – Conducted financial reconciliation, contributing $461 million to the topline. Problem-Solving Communication Time Management Senior Project Manager Arimac Lanka Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka Organizational Skills 02/2022 - 06/2022 Adaptability Achievements/Tasks Attention to Detail Project Management – Organized, planned, implemented, and monitored the People’s Pay and People’s eKYC projects. Results-Oriented Goal & Resource Planning – Facilitated the compilation of project goals, deliverables, and resource requirements. SKILLS Status Reporting – Provided regular updates on project progress to stakeholders. Project Management Knowledge Management – Maintained an up-to-date project documentation repository. Risk & Issue Management – Identified key project risks and escalated them to senior management in a timely manner. Stakeholder Coordination – Ensured effective project delivery through client calls, meetings, and communications. Agile Methodologies Risk Management Stakeholder Management Financial Reconciliation Data Analysis & Analytics Cost Optimization Knowledge Management Page 1 of 2 WORK EXPERIENCE LANGUAGES Project Manager Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka English 01/2016 - 02/2022 Sinhala Achievements/Tasks Full Professional Proficiency Professional Working Proficiency Project Management – Planned, directed, and coordinated multiple IT and network planning projects. Scope & Resource Planning – Defined project scope, objectives, staffing needs, and resource allocation. Strategic Planning – Developed project plans outlining key issues, approaches, and performance metrics. Progress Reporting – Created and presented reports on project status, milestones, and challenges. Stakeholder Communication – Maintained strong communication with stakeholders, managing expectations effectively. IT Project Oversight – Monitored the progress of IT projects to ensure timely completion. Network Rollout Management – Oversaw network expansion, including new site rollouts, 3G upgrades, and LTE deployments. Budget & Cost Optimization – Achieved a 98% project completion rate within the allocated budget. Efficiency Improvement – Reduced project costs by 10% through strategic resource allocation. Infrastructure Expansion – Successfully deployed 50+ new network sites, enhancing connectivity. REFERENCES Dimuthu Cooray Head of the Digital Transformation & Programme Management, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka. RECENT PROJECTS Dialog- Airtel Merger project- Analytics & CRM Tracks (2024) Migration of Tableau Server Platform to the Tableau Native Cloud (2024) Migration of Kafka Platform to AWS Cloud (2024) Cost Optimization Initiatives in Analytics BU (2023) REWARD & RECOGNITION Awarded the Gold Award for the 2018 Business Promotion Initiative for the successful completion of Dialog Mobile 4G promotion at the Dialog Awards Awarded the Silver Award for the 2017 Business Promotion Initiative for the successful completion of Dialog Chatbot Application at the Dialog Awards. Contact :-- - PERSONAL DETAILS Chathushika Nissanka Lead Program Manager, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka. Contact :-- - Visa status UAE Residence Visa Nationality Sri Lankan DECLARATION Curriculum Vitae is true and accurate to the best of my Gender Female Civil Status Married Page 2 of 2