![Karim Lakhani](https://jobicy.com/react/themes/app/images/avatar.jpg) Karim Lakhani # Project Manager Actively looking · Member since 12 Sep 2023 [Message](https://jobicy.com/dashboard-page.md) ShareLocationUnited StatesDesired salaryUnspecifiedWork preferenceFull Time, Contract, Part TimeExperience levelNot set * [Overview](#overview) * [Portfolio 0](#portfolio) * [Services 0](#services) ## About Professional summaryAccomplished Project and Program Management professional with a proven track record in the media and technology sectors. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, driving strategic partnerships, and overseeing end-to-end project lifecycles. Skilled in content acquisition, business development, and process optimization. Strong expertise in utilizing project management tools and fostering client relationships to deliver successful outcomes. ## Skills 7 capabilities[Agile](https://jobicy.com/talent/agile.md)[Asana](https://jobicy.com/talent/asana.md)[Business Development](https://jobicy.com/talent/business-development.md)[Jira](https://jobicy.com/talent/jira.md)[Program Development](https://jobicy.com/talent/program-development.md)[Project Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/project-management.md)[Slack](https://jobicy.com/talent/slack.md) ## Experience Career history ### Project Consultant, Avail AI - Media & Entertainment · Zestworld June 2023 – PresentProvided comprehensive product onboarding and educational support to media, technology, and entertainment clients, ensuring optimal utilization of product features and benefits Conducted the ongoing monitoring and tracking of project progress status and project timeline, as well as addressing and mitigating risks, assuring quality adherence, and successfully meeting key milestones Collaborated closely with senior leadership and engineering teams to enhance workflow reports, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and streamlined processes Led the creation and development of requirements and project plans for the development of multiple applications Successfully generated a robust pipeline of high-potential customer leads, playing a pivotal role in driving sales growth and closing deals ### Project Manager, Feature Film,Television, & Interactive Animation · BAOBAB STUDIOS December 2021 – June 2023Increased deal flow by licensing studio’s pre-existing IP in standard and mixed reality formats for distribution including Eric Oh’s 2022 Oscar shortlisted animated film NAMOO to HBOMax and COSM and virtual reality game Galactic Catch to PICO’s HMD in China Expanded business development operations by building an international co production strategy for transmedia franchises across film, television, and interactive to maximize ownership Collaborated with stakeholders to analyze requirements to generate and evaluate multiple solution options, ultimately selecting the most suitable ones for business needs and enterprise frameworks Orchestrated the successful deployment of projects and maintained dashboards using Airtable as a PM tool Engaged with team and business leaders to understand the project environment, and project and discover cover primary business objectives or needs of the organization Handled sprint planning, sprint review and retrospective, agile health assessment, project metrics, project, and financial risk management Facilitated discussions with senior leadership, filmmakers, and producers to develop and define early vision of animated projects, and actively shape concepts and storylines through development and production ### Program Manager, Creative Talent & Content · NBCUniversal May 2021 – December 2021Developed and led strategies of creative programs for features and scripted television under Global Talent Development & Inclusion Drove and led department goals with various stakeholders including content, legal, marketing, and finance to understand and influence program strategy and roadmaps, aggregate ideas for enhancing performance and achieving success/KPIs Implemented release planning and coordination activities, including risk assessment, dependency management, and communication with stakeholders Worked and managed AirTable dashboard, JIRA Dashboard, risk roam board Used airtable to track and create dashboards to measure progress of deliverables for animated short films to HBOMax Used Asana to manage workflow for International Film Acquisition progress and deliverables, this tool allowed flexibility to launch titles on service and meet deadlines accordingly in an agile environment Managed quarterly planning, managing velocity and capacity, sprint report , burn up and burn down report for the scrum Assisted team coordination for development, documentation of the test cases testing, resolving dependencies, risks, and release, assisting in assuring effective transition, coordinating with release management for production release into production as appropriate Established and spearheaded the pioneering Animation Writers Program, a dynamic collaboration with DreamWorks and Illumination Entertainment, to drive strategic content initiatives ### Program Manager, Content Acquisition & Programming · Netflix January 2019 – October 2020Served as a buyer on all active projects during development, production, and acquisition stages for Europe, Latin America, Middle-East, and Sub-Saharan Africa up to $10MM Pioneered the successful execution of business process transformation initiatives, leading to improved efficiency, cost savings, and significant impact on productivity and communications Directed all elements of project from inception to completion to institute improvements in and consolidate end-to-end service Led cross-functional teams across various departments, including Global TV, Original Studio Film, Legal, Finance, Production, Post-Production, Title Operations, Product, Marketing, and Publicity, to negotiate and execute four productions and seven acquisitions Curated award-winning and genre-driven content, such as I LOST MY BODY, THE PLATFORM, WASP NETWORK, 37 SECONDS, and SYSTEM CRASHER, for program inclusion on the Netflix service Increased operational efficiency by identifying priorities, building systems, and streamlining communication ### Associate - Anime & Content Acquisition · Netflix April 2018 – January 2019Evaluated applications to assemble writing teams and engage directors for successful scripted series productions Facilitated productive collaboration through organizing and leading production meetings with internal and external partners ## Education Learning history ### DePaul University September 2009 – June 2013Communications This professional hasn’t added portfolio projects yet. 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