Sonali Kaul
Project Manager
Tokyo,13
Summary
Project Manager with extensive experience in leading enterprise-wide programs and cross-functional initiatives across global teams. Demonstrated success in delivering complex projects, including M&A and digital transformation, on time and within multimillion-yen budgets. Proficient in Agile and Kanban methodologies, with a strong emphasis on risk mitigation and governance. Currently pursuing PMP certification to enhance project management expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Globalstyle (Assigned to AXA Japan 09/2023 - 03/2025)
Tokyo
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Delivered 38 transformation initiatives under ONE AXA 2.0 program, managing ¥892M portfolio and 200+ global stakeholders on time and within budget.
- Coordinated 22 governance initiatives over six months, streamlining processes for timely completion.
- Led email domain migration for 3,000+ staff across regions without downtime.
- Oversaw full lifecycle of workplace integration projects, including WBS, resource allocation, and milestone tracking.
- Maintained RAID logs to execute risk mitigations and conduct post-implementation reviews.
- Produced weekly status reports to enhance transparency and accountability.
Career Break
Tokyo
Tokyo
01.2017 - 08.2023
- Focused on family-building (IVF, childbirth) while retraining in project management and Japanese (JLPT N5).
- Transitioned into PM role with resilience, adaptability, and continuous learning.
Operations & Guest Services Professional
India
01.2008 - 12.2016
- Streamlined workflows, enhanced service.
- Supported IT service tool adoption, improving efficiency in cross-functional operations.
Education
MBA - India
Institute of Management Studies
India01.2008
BBA - India
Institute of Management Studies
India01.2006
Skills
- Project & Program Management
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Agile methodology
- Kanban
- Risk & Governance (RAID)
- Budgeting
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Global Program Coordination
- Trello
- MS Project
- WBS
- M365
Languages
- Japanese, Intermediate (N4 in progress)
- English, Full Professional
- Hindi, Native
- Kashmiri, Native
Timeline
Project Manager
Globalstyle (Assigned to AXA Japan 09/2023 - 03/2025)
09.2023 - 09.2025
Career Break
Tokyo
01.2017 - 08.2023
Operations & Guest Services Professional
India
01.2008 - 12.2016
MBA - India
Institute of Management Studies
BBA - India
Institute of Management Studies