Alok Kumar Pmp®, Cssbb
About Alok Kumar Pmp®, Cssbb
Alok Kumar PMP®, CSSBB, serves as the Deputy General Manager at Bharti Airtel, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in finance and project management, with prior roles at HSBC and EXL Service, and has completed advanced studies at institutions including IIM Ahmedabad and NMIMS.
Work at Airtel
Currently, Alok Kumar serves as Deputy General Manager at Bharti Airtel, a position he has held since 2022 in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. Prior to this role, he worked as Senior Manager from 2016 to 2022 and as Manager from 2014 to 2016. During his tenure, he participated in the Airtel Future Leaders Program, which included training at IIM Ahmedabad and various mentorship sessions. Alok has managed project portfolios, prioritized initiatives, and allocated resources to enhance efficiency and return on investment.
Education and Expertise
Alok Kumar has a diverse educational background. He studied at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) and completed his High School education. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in French from Jawaharlal Nehru University, achieved between 2005 and 2008. He earned a Master's Degree in Finance from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he completed the Future Leaders Program at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad in 2020, focusing on Business Administration and Management.
Background
Alok Kumar began his career in finance, working as a Finance Executive at HSBC from 2008 to 2010 in Hyderabad. He then progressed to Assistant Manager - Finance at HSBC from 2011 to 2014 in Gurgaon. Following this, he worked as a Senior Finance Analyst at EXL Service for one year in 2010. His experience in finance laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in project management at Bharti Airtel.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Alok Kumar has implemented various project management software tools, including JIRA and Confluence, to improve processes and collaboration. He has also established project governance processes to ensure compliance and effective decision-making throughout project lifecycles. His multilingual capabilities in French and English enhance his project management skills, allowing him to manage diverse teams effectively.