Yomal Amarathunga

Project Management Professional with over 9 years of working experience in complex matrix work environments and demonstrated success in business changes to increase efficiency and minimalize costs. A dynamic individual who has excelled in consistent attainment of deadlines, budget goals, and quality expectations. Currently a Permanent Resident in Canada seeking to leverage leadership expertise in a managerial position.

I have successfully implemented business changes to enhance efficiency and minimize costs over the course of my 9-year career. With a proven track record of consistently meeting deadlines, budget goals, and quality expectations. Proficient in utilizing Jira, Scrum, Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Google Workspace, Notion, Asana, Monday, Airtable and Smartsheet. 

As a Project Manager at YLM in Vancouver, BC since May 2022, I lead teams of 5-10 individuals in managing company projects across various areas of responsibility. I provide pre-project support, collaborate effectively with corporate and residential customers, and translate requirements into polished deliverables. With a track record of implementing solutions that increase collections, I monitor project progress, identify risks, and conduct post-project evaluations for continuous improvement.

During my tenure as a Portfolio Manager at WeConnect (Pvt) Ltd from April 2021 to May 2022, I coordinated and planned projects across multiple teams. I managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring efficient allocation of tasks and resources. With a focus on effective collaboration with stakeholders, including sponsors, end users, and developers, I created application documents, monitored investment portfolios, and conducted risk assessments. I also handled budgeting, cash flow management, and provided comprehensive project reporting.

I stand out from the rest, showcasing an outstanding track record, while backed by a solid academic foundation as an MBA graduate from Cardiff Metropolitan University. This combination empowers me with a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise, enabling me to effectively and successfully lead projects.

I have completed the PMI-PMP certification with the above target score makes me a person who is capable of initiating, planning, execute and closing projects with the possible outcome. I am also confident that holding LEAN- Kanban Based Agile Project Management Certificate, SCRUM Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC), being an ICSI | CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist and a PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) ® will be valuable assets to become successful in this job role.