Meghana B N
Project Manager - Change Execution
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 8+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives by applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager - Change Execution
Applied Materials
09.2021 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Senior Change Execution Engineer
Applied Materials
09.2017 - 09.2021
- Validated project scope and sample applicability to achieve business objectives.
- Prioritizing review of ECR and expedited the release of ECO in the implementation cycle.
- Review of ECR’s for problem and solution statement completeness(PSS), Structure of BOM, SPS, Customer Impact and Functional Product Impact.
- Coordinates with stake holders like EC Analyst, CIB, Other members included in Product family, Product line, Planner, Buyer as applicable.
- Initiated a task force team to reduce the overall ECR backlog of CSG in Q2’19.
- Mentored junior engineers, cultivating a collaborative environment that fostered skill development and growth.
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Bosch
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Acquired essential problem-solving skills by tackling complex challenges during the course of the apprenticeship program.
- Finished assigned work on schedule with minimal supervision.
- Worked with team members to refine task workflows for greater productivity.
- Developed strong time management skills through effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring of tasks during busy project periods.
- Developed practical skills in various engineering disciplines through hands-on experience during apprenticeship program.
- Increased overall team productivity by sharing knowledge and best practices with fellow graduate apprentice trainees.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to evaluate potential solutions before making informed decisions during project execution stages.
- Implemented 2-bin system for packing materials of runner type elements in Element packing area.
- Storage area optimized in element packaging section.
- Developed VSM and VSD for Source and Deliver loop.
- Supported BPS (Bosch Production system) activities in Logistics area (Inbound and Outbound area)
- Inventory maintenance using Data Management tool.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Production Technologies
National Institute of Engineering
Mysore, India 04.2001 -
Skills
- Project Management
- Project planning and development
- Quality Tools
- SAP, Team Center, Core Plus, UG/NX
- Risk Management
- Engineering Change Management
- Lean Thinking
- Technical Support
- Operations Research and Management
- Productivity Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Data Analytics and Documentation
Accomplishments
- Secured Gold medal, 1st Rank in Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from Department of Industrial &Production at NIE.
- Received Multiple Spot awards, Team excellence and team of the quarter awards.
- Received multiple Well done awards.
- Worked as VICE-PRESIDENT of NIE ISHRAE
Certification
System Engineering
Timeline
System Engineering
12-2021
Project Manager - Change Execution
Applied Materials
09.2021 - Current
Senior Change Execution Engineer
Applied Materials
09.2017 - 09.2021
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Bosch
08.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Production Technologies
National Institute of Engineering
04.2001 -