Hemil Patel
Strongsville,OH
Summary
Results-driven Program Management Executive with 12+ years of leadership in Smart Home, IoT, and Industrial sectors. Expert in PLM, NPI, and product development methodologies, delivering enterprise programs that boost efficiency, cut cycle times, and enhance team engagement. Proven track record in business transformation, scaling PMO operations, and aligning cross-functional execution with strategic goals while fostering accountability, operational excellence, and high performance. Seeking Director of PMO or Business Excellence/Transformation roles to drive enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director - PMO & Business Excellence (Contract)
Kidde Global Solutions
Raleigh, North Carolina
06.2025 - Current
- Engaged on a short-term basis to strengthen PMO operations and Business Excellence initiatives across NA, EMEA, and APAC.
- Partnered with the Business Process Excellence group to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, driving 12% cost savings through vendor consolidation and streamlined workflows.
- Introduced global governance and PLM/NPI frameworks, improving milestone adherence by 30%, and reducing project cycle times by 18%.
- Launched portfolio-level dashboards with KPIs that improved delivery predictability and reduced escalations by 15% in the first quarter.
- Led rapid cultural improvements in accountability and cross-functional collaboration, raising team effectiveness, and accelerating problem resolution within 90 days.
Senior Manager/Director – PMO & HW Engineering – Smart Home Security
Fortune Brands Innovations
North Olmsted, Ohio
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Championed Agile transformation initiatives and Product Development Methodology adoption, reducing time-to-market by 10% through disciplined sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and proactive risk mitigation.
- Directed global, cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, supply chain) to deliver 15+ product launches using PLM and NPI frameworks, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.
- Managed multi-million-dollar program portfolios, optimizing supply chain and vendor contracts to improve margins by 5-10%.
- Designed risk mitigation frameworks, improving issue resolution speed by 25% and aligning design controls with regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO 13485).
- Defined KPIs and program roadmaps to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency, presenting comprehensive status reports to executive leadership.
- Led change management initiatives, increasing adoption of best practices in new product development and portfolio management.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies (Scrum, sprint planning, retrospectives), enhancing cross-functional collaboration and delivery cadence.
- Ensured software validation processes adhered to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Manager - New Product Introduction – Smart Water & Outdoors
Fortune Brands Innovations
North Olmsted, Ohio
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Developed risk management processes, enhancing project efficiency and compliance adherence by 20%.
- Led Go-To-Market strategies and NPI execution, aligning with PLM frameworks and business growth targets.
- Provided transparent risk exposure insights and stakeholder updates, enabling informed decision-making.
- Conducted cost-benefit analyses and market trend assessments to guide product roadmap and investment decisions.
- Onboarded a new contract manufacturing partner by assessing operational capabilities, supporting revenue growth.
Senior Engineering Manager - Encoders
Nidec Industrial Solutions
Independence, Ohio
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Directed engineering teams in developing industrial automation solutions, ensuring full regulatory compliance and quality standards.
- Optimized design validation processes, reducing product defects by 15% and enhancing quality.
- Implemented customer involvement initiatives to foster collaboration and accelerate product improvements.
- Reviewed engineering documentation (blueprints, schematics) to ensure compliance prior to production.
- Implemented process improvements, increasing engineering project efficiency by 20%.
- Ensured adherence to laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing engineering operations.
- Served as Subject Matter Expert to facilitate successful product transfer to manufacturing sites in Mexico and Asia.
Engineering Development Manager - Smart Utility Solutions
Hubbell Power Systems
Solon, Ohio
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Led development team to deliver a new product, increasing profit per unit by 65%, significantly contributing to business growth.
- Established robust schedule and budget tracking processes for disciplined project execution.
- Directed comprehensive verification and validation testing to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.
- Fostered team collaboration and motivation through effective leadership and recognition programs.
- Established quality assurance protocols, significantly reducing defect rates and ensuring industry compliance.
- Implemented Agile methodologies, improving team productivity and reducing time to market by 15%.
Project Management Leader - Medical Equipment
STERIS Corporation
Mentor, Ohio
01.2015 - 01.2017
Engineering Leader - Packaging Equipment
Kohler Coating
Uniontown, Ohio
01.2014 - 01.2015
Engineering Management – Energy Solutions
Johnson Controls Inc.
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2013 - 01.2015
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHBachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Akron
Akron, OHAssociate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Govt. Polytechnic
Gujarat, IndiaSkills
- Strategic Program & Portfolio Leadership
- Operational Excellence & Transformation
- NPI & Product Lifecycle Management
- PMO Transformation & Governance
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Stakeholder & Executive Management
- Supplier & Vendor Management
- Culture & Team Performance Improvement
- Talent Development & Scaling Teams
- Data-Driven Program Reporting
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- SW & HW Integration
- Regulatory Compliance & Design Control
- Risk Mitigation & Quality Management
Certification
- Advanced Scrum Master (ACSM), 03/01/22, Think Louder, 1304927
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), 01/01/22, Think Louder, 1304927
- Project Quality: Balancing Cost Time and Scope, 12, PMI
- Influencing at All Levels, 6, PMI
Timeline
Director - PMO & Business Excellence (Contract)
Kidde Global Solutions
06.2025 - Current
Senior Manager/Director – PMO & HW Engineering – Smart Home Security
Fortune Brands Innovations
01.2020 - 01.2025
Manager - New Product Introduction – Smart Water & Outdoors
Fortune Brands Innovations
01.2020 - 01.2025
Senior Engineering Manager - Encoders
Nidec Industrial Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2020
Engineering Development Manager - Smart Utility Solutions
Hubbell Power Systems
01.2017 - 01.2019
Project Management Leader - Medical Equipment
STERIS Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2017
Engineering Leader - Packaging Equipment
Kohler Coating
01.2014 - 01.2015
Engineering Management – Energy Solutions
Johnson Controls Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2015
MBA - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Akron
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Govt. Polytechnic
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