PLM - 3DExperience, Aras Innovator
Raj Kumar Shanmugaraj
Principal Product Manager - PLM
Seattle,WA
Summary
Result-oriented, data driven product manager with 21 years of global experience in building, developing, and leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex PLM solutions. Extensive domain knowledge gained through diverse customer industries, including high-tech, automotive, medical devices, industrial products, and consumer packaged goods.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Principal Product Manager
Microsoft
12.2021 - Current
- Product Manager for the unified PLM platform based on Aras Innovator at Microsoft, supporting multiple businesses, including Devices (Surface), Gaming (XBOX) and Azure Hardware, supporting a significant userbase of 5000+
- Performed platform selection, implementation and act as Product owner for Hardware Requirements Management platform based on Jama Connect
- Delivered multiple capabilities including Supplier Collaboration, SKU Documentation Transformation, generating cost savings of multiple millions through productivity gain and churn reduction.
PLM / Digital Transformation Manager
LTTS / Dassault Systemes / P&G
11.2015 - 11.2021
- Worked on roadmap, strategy and architecture for migrating business processes & data from legacy PLM platforms to 3DExperience - v2015x - v2018x - v2021x
- Created solution architecture for enterprise change management, digital specification management for product and packaging, supplier management and formulation design
- Worked on improving user adoption and experience through AppDynamics based APM / EUM for large user base - 20000+ active users
- Created and implemented development transformation from traditional models to Agile DevOps
- Working in complex multi-vendor environment, requiring deft handling of competing priorities and interests.
Manager - PLM Digital Transformation
LTTS / ESAB AB
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Performed PLM application landscape study and platform evaluation & selection
- Created roadmap and phased implementation strategy for migrating from existing PDM and file based system to Enterprise PLM platform based on 3DExperience
- Created data cleanup, rationalization and migration for SolidWorks and OrCAD data.
- Oversaw implementation of initial phases of solution.
PLM Strategy Consultant
LTTS / Various Customers
05.2013 - 02.2014
- Worked on current landscape evaluation, PLM platform selection, roadmap and implementation strategy definition for various customers
- Customer user base ranging from 500 to 5000+
- Performed customer interviews, application inventory and process maturity assessments
- Led customer workshops and solution demos to assess reception and suitability of solutions
Implementation Leader
TCS / Various Customers
09.2003 - 03.2013
- Performed ENOVIA PLM solution mapping, technology roadmap definition and deployment strategy creation for Medical & Surgical Devices division of Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon), Automotive Interiors division of Johnson Controls among other customers
- Worked on configuring and re-engineering modules of ENOVIA platform for best fit with customer processes
- Worked on adapting and standardizing ENOVIA business processes for 15+ sub-business units
- Worked on common integrations framework that enabled PLM platform to communicate with multiple enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM and Labeling systems.
PLM Consultant
TCS / Johnson Controls Inc.
09.2003 - 01.2005
- Delivered post-rollout stabilization and enhancements for ENOVIA / MatrixOne PLM platform.
- Performed customization of OOB functionality and implementation of integrations to legacy applications
- Integrated custom SQL based Cost Analytics module with PLM system to drive more than 50% reduction in change management rework
- Contributed to PLM rollout for 2000+ global users
Technical Architect
TCS / Johnson Controls
02.2005 - 12.2007
- Worked on defining technical design and architecture for multiple custom solutions targeting various areas such as Enterprise Change Management, New Product Introduction and Advanced Part Quality Planning
- Worked on various user adoption improvement initiatives focusing on performance analysis and targeted improvements, driving 30% improved response times
- Architected and deployed usability enhancements for critical use cases to improve business productivity, resulting in 40% reduction in user clicks per scenario.
Lead Solution Architect & Program Manager
TCS / Various Customers
01.2008 - 06.2011
- Lead Solution Architect & Program Manager for Product Launch and Engineering projects that serve areas from requirements till launch.
- Managing 40-member team that is responsible for design, development, quality and support while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction
- Performed feasibility study and fit-gap analysis for de-customization of PLM platform through adoption of more OOB functionality
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore, India 08.1999 - 07.2003
Skills
DevOps Methodology
Enterprise Integrations
DevOps Methodology
SAFE Agile Transformation
Model Based Systems Engineering
Enterprise Solution Architecture
Product Management
DevOps Methodology
Certification
MIT - Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems
Experience Summary
- Implemented end-to-end PLM solutions, including platform selection, roadmap creation, strategy, architectural design, organizational change management, and support
- Applied a product mindset to PLM, moving beyond traditional program/project focus.
- Managed large-scale PLM and digital transformation programs with global cross-functional teams.
- Created and implemented Agile and DevOps methodologies for development process transformation.
- Deep understanding of product data, enterprise change management, new product introduction, supplier management, CAD data management, and artwork/labeling.
- Experienced in automotive, medical devices, consumer electronics, high-tech and industrial products industry PLM implementations.
- Executed data digitization, standardization, and migration from legacy systems to PLM.
- Executed enterprise integrations between PLM and other systems like ERP, MES, MRP etc.
- Worked with multiple PLM platforms, including Dassault 3DExperience and Aras Innovator.
- Proficient in creating executive-level communications, both written and verbal.
Software
PLM - Teamcenter, Windchill
MBSE / Systems Engg - Cameo, Jama Connect
Java, SQL, Javascript
MQL, TCL, AML (PLM Platform Specific)
Timeline
Mastering Design Thinking
06-2023
Principal Product Manager
Microsoft
12.2021 - Current
Certified SAFe Agilist
05-2021
Dassault Systemes - Certified Architect
01-2021
MIT - Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems
03-2018
PLM / Digital Transformation Manager
LTTS / Dassault Systemes / P&G
11.2015 - 11.2021
Manager - PLM Digital Transformation
LTTS / ESAB AB
01.2014 - 10.2015
PLM Strategy Consultant
LTTS / Various Customers
05.2013 - 02.2014
Lead Solution Architect & Program Manager
TCS / Various Customers
01.2008 - 06.2011
Technical Architect
TCS / Johnson Controls
02.2005 - 12.2007
Implementation Leader
TCS / Various Customers
09.2003 - 03.2013
PLM Consultant
TCS / Johnson Controls Inc.
09.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
PSG College of Technology
08.1999 - 07.2003
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