Results-driven professional with expertise in digital project focused stakeholder management, resource allocation, financial forecasting, and strategic leadership. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, risk identification and mitigation strategies, and on-budget delivery across diverse project lifecycles. Adept at leveraging analytical thinking and attention to detail to optimise digital marketing strategies, including SEO, Google Analytics, email marketing, and GDPR compliance. Skilled in documentation, scoping, and stakeholder communication to ensure seamless execution of organisational goals while maintaining performance under pressure. Committed to driving innovation through strategic visioning and leadership excellence.
Hi, I’m
Barkha Lamba
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Wordsearch Communications LimitedLondon, United Kingdon
Senior Digital Project Manager
03.2019 - 11.2025
Job overview
- Managed digital projects from inception to delivery for global real estate and hospitality clients across MENA, EU, and UK.
- Owned projects through scoping, strategy, resource planning, finance forecasting, UI/UX design, and post-release cycles.
- Successfully delivering digital projects such as innovative websites, iOS/tvOS apps, CRM systems, logic heavy backend solutions, HTML emails and marketing campaigns.
- Leader and one point of contact at the London-based digital vertical with software developers, UI/UX designers, account managers, and copywriters.
- Allocation and coordination of resources across multiple projects while adhering to time, cost, and scope.
- Developed budget forecasts, ensuring strict financial control over project expenditures.
- Facilitated regular team catch-ups, managed multi-project timelines and ran weekly status meetings.
- Responsible for assessment of workload distribution and delivery, early risk analysis, creating contingency strategy and manage external resource when required.
- Decision maker on the best project methodology to be used at the initiation of each project. Comfortable running projects using agile and waterfall methodology with past experience in working within scrum cycles.
- Highly involved in technical decisions and logic establishment with the tech team as well as implemented innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency throughout project lifecycles.
- Built strong client relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
WeDrive LondonLondon
Software & Digital Business Transformation
04.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Developed a sustainable tool for chauffeur and car rental company, enhancing daily operations.
- Executed project strategy in collaboration with offshore agency and WeDrive London director.
- Designed comprehensive management features for car rental requests, including vehicle availability and chauffeur schedules.
- Created master project plan, including structure, wireframes, user journey, and budget monitoring.
- Conducted quality assurance and ensured accessibility for end-users throughout development process.
- Collaborated on execution of car rental services during US president’s visit to the UK in 2018.
- Facilitated digital business acquisition, successfully securing two new clients through online engagement.
- Analysed third-party collaborations by executing projects with Tristar and Addison Lee.
CarWale.comMumbai
Assistant Manager - Digital Project Management
03.2012 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Delivered over 120 templated component-based websites for used car dealers nationwide.
- Collaborated with front-end developers, designers, and dealers to ensure project success.
- Established project setup and organisation, subsequently handed over to another intern.
- Revamped Skoda India website during tenure with OEM team, adhering to brand guidelines and global CMS standards.
- Facilitated close collaboration between creative and technical teams throughout project lifecycle.
- Contributed to CarWale product team, developing innovative tools including On-Road price tools and booking engines.
- Managed Pivotal Tracker for agile projects, overseeing sprints, backlogs, releases, and reviews.
- Created Autobiz CRM for used car dealers to streamline inventory management and payment processes.
Education
BPP Business SchoolLondon
Master of Business Administration from International Business Management
01.2018 - 09.2019
University overview
University of MumbaiMumbai
Bachelor of Commerce from Business Management and Workplace Behaviour Psychology
03.2015 - 04.2017
University overview
Skills
- Stakeholder management
- Resource management
- Documentation and scoping
- Risk identification and management
- On budget delivery
- Strategic leadership
- Performance under pressure
- Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Organisational skills
- Leadership excellence
- Attention to detail
- Resource allocation
- Content management systems
- Project lifecycle expertise
- Digital marketing strategies
- Budget planning and control
- Email marketing proficiency
- Strategic visioning
- Web development knowledge
- GDPR compliance familiarity
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Stakeholder communication skills
- Decision making abilities
- SEO and Google Analytics expertise
- Independent and self motivated
- Analytical-thinking
Languages
English
Fluent
Punjabi
Native
Hindi
Native
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Indoor plants
- Long drives
- Nature
- Animals
Timeline
Senior Digital Project Manager
Wordsearch Communications Limited
03.2019 - 11.2025
Software & Digital Business Transformation
WeDrive London
04.2018 - 12.2018
BPP Business School
Master of Business Administration from International Business Management
01.2018 - 09.2019
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Commerce from Business Management and Workplace Behaviour Psychology
03.2015 - 04.2017
Assistant Manager - Digital Project Management
CarWale.com
03.2012 - 01.2018
References
References
References available upon request.Education & Interests
Education & Interests
I love travelling & have unconditional love for animals. I am an inquisitive mind who derives fulfilment out of learning about new things. I also firmly believe that as an empowered individual I can empower others to have better access to their lives. I also work as a mentor to various MBA students.References
References
References available upon request.