SHRUTHI R
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EXECUTION LEAD
WORK EXPERIENCE
2023 – Present
MERCK
Worked closely with the CFO and MD, driving alignment on
high-priority initiatives and optimizing leadership bandwidth by
enabling impactful decision-making through strategic
calendar and stakeholder management.
Led and coordinated critical initiatives across finance,
procurement, HR, and operations — including project
Strategic operations professional with scoping, planning, execution, and process improvement
7+ years of experience driving cross- with strong cross-functional collaboration.
functional initiatives, optimizing Spearheaded enhancements in the PR to PO lifecycle
business processes, and supporting through Jira-driven workflows, improving efficiency,
executive leadership. Proven success transparency, and turnaround time across procurement and
in leading global projects, including finance functions.
with the United Nations, and Acted as key initiator and driver behind projects like
influencing without authority in high- Lumpsum, K-Project, and I-Project within SAP, enabling
growth environments. Strong in better budget forecasting and project cost visibility.
execution, communication, and
Represented the leadership office in engaging internal
creating clarity in ambiguity.
stakeholders and coordinating between COEs; ensured
confidentiality and clarity in all communications.
Developed structured work breakdowns and project plans for
CONTACT critical initiatives; tracked progress and ensured timely delivery
PHONE: across multiple workstreams.
+91 6362 37929 Certified ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor — led and executed
internal audits in partnership with Business Process Excellence,
EMAIL: strengthening compliance and operational standards.
[email protected] Supported org-wide engagement programs and reinforced
cultural alignment through communication, planning, and
execution of internal initiatives.
Balanced strategic foresight with operational execution, from
coordinating international travel and visa management to
SKILLS shaping long-term financial planning outcomes.
Stakeholder Management Navigated complex and evolving priorities while
Concur ensuring process clarity and driving projects from
ideation through implementation.
Calendar Management
Corporate Communications 2020 – 2023
Project Management & FREELANCE TAX CONSULTANT
Taxation Preparing and filing tax
Employee returns Researching tax laws
Engagement SAP Assisting clients tax planning
Purchase Modules
Collaborating with Auditing firms on demand basis
Internal Auditing
Visa, Travel and
Accommodation
P2D & P2B
Customer Excellence
2018 to 2020
SEIMENS HEALTHINEERS PVT LTD
Focus on optimizing and streamlining business processes
within organization.
Ensuring that the Cost-reduction and Process Optimization goals
of the vertical as per CEO demand
Translating the Project benefits in terms of FTEs (Full Time
COURSES Employees) worth of work reduced
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Conducting CQIP (Continuous Quality Improvement Program)
ISO 45001:2018 Principles of meetings for every client in the vertical to identify the
occupational health & safety improvement opportunities.
management system Conducting VSM and Kaizen Events for the vertical
Handling internal corporate communication for Bangalore
and Mumbai office
Work with client teams to develop and deploy strategies for
turning the operational health of the clients from “Red” to
“Green.”
Improve Quality Culture through constant interactions with
Operations Managers and COE’s
Standardization Implement by deploying eligible resource in to
cross functional training.
Closely working with HRBP to evaluate the 9 blockers matrix and
nominating the growth drivers.
Allocating resource into sigma training as per upcoming project
risk level
Ensuring effective use of the excellence and project toolkit
by 1st and 2nd level managers to drive operational
efficiency.
2017 to 2018
Hello World Technologies
Managed end to end Management the Order to cash process.
All activities associated with Customer Service, Dispute
Management, Cash
Collection, Meter Read Collections & Billing and Transitions &
Transformation
Improved Billing Timeliness – from 53% to 90%and conducted
Value Stream Mapping – Meter card collections.
Engaged with the client in conversations for growth
factors Led multiple transitions and ensured a smooth
go-live
Liaison with the HR and Ops teams to ensure hiring of
marketing team with key attributes.
Managing Value Key Attributes i.e., R&R, Learning &
Development, Community Relations, Corporate
Communication
EDUCATION
2023 – 2025 (Pursuing)
MBA – Operation Management
INIDRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
2015 – 2018
BBA
KLE’s Nijalingappa College Bangalore
