# Shahana Aslam > Program Manager, Project Manager | Procurement, Leadership, Revenue Generation Location: San Jose, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/shahana With over 10 years of experience in program/project management, I have a comprehensive understanding of the full software development life cycle and various project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid. I am also on track to complete the PMP and CSM certification in February 2024, which will further enhance my skills and knowledge in this domain. My core competencies include effective communication, stakeholder management, procurement processes, process improvement, and budget management. In my previous roles, I have successfully managed projects for various clients, such as Facebook, Workday, Amazon, and Box, leading to significant revenue generation and customer satisfaction. I have also contributed to process improvement within various departments, resulting in faster resolution times, reduced change orders, and increased innovation. My goal is to leverage my expertise and drive project success in a challenging and dynamic environment, while collaborating with multiple teams and partners. ## Work Experience ### Senior Project Manager @ PeopleSpace - A Best In Class Haworth Partner Jan 2023 – Present | San Jose, California, United States ### Senior Project Manager @ One Workplace Jan 2019 – Jan 2023 | Santa Clara, California A Project Manager with extensive experience working on diverse projects spanning corporate, healthcare, and learning environments. In addition to project management, I've played a leadership role in the development life cycles of 40+ projects, leading to significant revenue generation for both clients and the company. Collaborating with multiple teams, I have implemented process improvements that resulted in faster resolution times for client inquiries and action items. My expertise extends to procurement processes, where I have successfully mapped end-to-end processes to complete projects under budget and within specified timelines. I possess a strong track record in managing and delivering successful projects across different industries and environments. ### Project Manager @ Insidesource Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area Project manager with extensive experience managing projects for various companies, including Facebook, Workday, Amazon, and Box. Role involved overseeing both internal and external project teams to ensure accurate information and successful completion of large-scale projects. Hard emphasis on meeting project budget caps and providing excellent customer service. In addition to project management, there was contribution to process improvement within various departments. By introducing and implementing standards and processes, I aimed to provide an innovative product to the market while reducing change orders by 70%, which positively impacted the company's profit. ### Program Manager @ Karen Aitken & Associates: Landscape Architects Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 | Gilroy, CA Project Manager responsible for managing and overseeing multiple projects across all phases of development. Responsible for comprehensive analysis to improve workflow via system and process improvements to support products and services across multiple channels. Monitoring workflow and making timeline adjustments as needed via Wrike/Smartsheets. Managing operational and strategic programs with cross-functional teams in order to advise senior leaders and resolve potential challenges. ### Assistant Program Manager @ Gates + Associates Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | San Ramon, CA Project Manager responsible for creating project work schedules illustrated through Gantt charts. In charge of coordination, file sharing and meeting exchanges for large scale projects. Led and conducted budget and scope of work meetings with various cross-functional teams/departments through extensive use of Excel and Outlook. Ran budget meetings with new and improved business budgetary strategies. Organized new client meetings, and provided guidance for large client orders. ### Assistant Project Manager @ Reliance Solar Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | San Jose, CA Reliance Solar operates across multiple sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, media and entertainment, infrastructure and energy. The energy sector companies include Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power. Reliance Solar has been established to develop, construct and operate power projects in the Bay Area. The company on its own and through its subsidiaries has a large portfolio of power generation capacity, both in operation as well as capacity under development. Assistant project manager developed status reports, cost estimates and resource plans through various project management softwares. Trained team members on development processes and various business strategy workshops. In charge of large scale project time lines, making sure deadlines were met and project summaries were completed on time, through an extensive use of Wrike, Smartsheets, and Workfront. Arranged interviews and new hire entry workshops to ensure a smooth and successful choice/start of all new employees. In charge of meetings between the clients, team members, and shareholders of the company. ### Project Manager @ California Native Garden Foundation Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 • Managed resource and capacity planning for projects • Created over 100 lesson plans for complete eco-literacy workshops for children/adults of all ages • Arranged high scale lunches, meetings, and galas for sponsors • Organized and led year long neighborhood workshops that centered around educating the masses on eco-literacy ### Chief School Design Manager @ California Native Garden Foundation Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 - Designed numerous Planting, Lighting, and Irrigation plans for elementary school campuses, all of which specialized in eco-literacy applied through outdoor learning - In charge of a full team of design interns - Finished documenting the Sustainable Sites Initiative for the CNGF organization ### Restoration Manager @ UC Davis Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 -Learned invaluable management skills through leading a small team of driven individuals to meet phases of the project schedule -Budgeted out every phase and led meetings with shareholders to make sure that if there were any changes that they were handled appropriately and efficiently -Efficiently managed the project with limited budget and resources - Restored large parts of the UC Davis Arboretum by planting California natives - Increased personal native plant knowledge - Gained hands on experience through gardening, weeding, and re-designing specific gardens through out the Arboretum to beautify and replenish the site ### Resident Advisor @ UC Davis Student Housing and Dining Services Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 | Davis, CA - Trained in emergency response for about 1,300 students - Trained for 40 hours in customer service, high risk situations, and verbal competency - Regularly scheduled programs and presentations for a wide variety of people and events - In charge of the well-being for 100 college freshmen students - Weekly meetings with fellow Resident Advisors to update and coordinate events/activities - Cultivated skills in multicultural competency among the students I was in charge of ## Education ### Bachelor of Science (BS) in Landscape Architecture University of California, Davis ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/shahana-aslam --- Source: https://flows.cv/shahana JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/shahana/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13