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Sanjay Sunagar
Program Manager
Pune,MA
Summary
Agile Project manager and Mechanical Engineer with PMP and SCRUMMASTER certified of 14 + years' experience in NPD, project management. Knowledge on the end-to-end new product development lifecycle, Skilled in project management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership to drive impactful change and Proven track record of identifying and implementing efficiency improvements across projects, ensuring successful execution of goals and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Project Management Professional
1
1
Scrum Master
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Agile Project manager
Eaton India Innovation Center
Pune
02.2021 - Current
- Establishes objectives and goals and provides direction to the project teams in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope and risk assessment.
- Worked closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to define and refine the product backlog, aligning business priorities with development team capacity.
- Review attractiveness and feasibility of product and Business concepts.
- Provides periodic project updates (Program Status Report - Green/Yellow/Red) of current situation relating to milestones and problem/high risk areas (e.g., technical, cost, and schedule).
- Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle (Requirements, Design, Testing, and Release) following a structured engineering process to ensure quality and reliability.
- Maintain metrics for project for Earned value, Quality, Technical performance, and delivery through all the Pro launch phases.
- Facilitate UL specialists for compliance check and product certification within a projects.
- Implemented a robust quality control system that reduced defect rates by 35%, leading to higher customer satisfaction and repeat business for VAVE Projects.
- Stakeholder management & communication: Liaising with the engineering leadership and program management teams to ensure the project is adequately resourced and support to identify any potential capability shortfalls.
- Product documentation: Documented technical solutions, Risk mitigation plan docs (logs), Lesson learned docs, drafting regulatory approvals and Maintaining Centralize repository in SharePoint.
- Leadership: Process gap identifications for phase gate process, CPM and CCPM awareness to team members.
Mechanical Engineer
Eaton Corporation
Pune
09.2020 - Current
- Product design & architecture: Lifecycle Management: Managed end-to-end product lifecycle from initial design proposal to production release and aftermarket changes, ensuring seamless transitions and timely delivery.
- Quality Assurance: Conducted rigorous quality checks and approved drawings, maintaining design standards and specifications.
- R&D Contribution: Involved in design envisioning & drawing release for diverse R&D projects like Improving efficiency of ATS products.
- CAD Model Expertise: Developed & maintained complex CAD models using ENOVIA, particularly for components such as Enclosures & Breakers.
Lead Designer
Eaton Corporation
Pune
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Design and Development of ATS products parts by creating 3D modeling and 2D drawings as per standard practice for Sustaining activities.
- Product design & architecture: Review, Analyze and optimize Bill of Materials (BOM) down to manufacturing part level and Review Change orders (ECOs), Manufacturing change orders (MCOs) for designers.
- Product documentation: Requirement and Change Management Expertise: Responsible for requirement management and change management processes using DOORS, ensuring accuracy and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
- Leadership: Lead and coach New Joiners about Creo, Basic GD&T and ATS standards.
Lead Designer
Haritha Tech serv
Pune
07.2011 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: Haritha Tech Serv is company which provides engineering service to MNC.
- Participated in design reviews, providing input and suggestions for design improvements as per DFM with Counterparts through Weekly Meetings.
- Strong in preparation of drawings with basic GD&T or as per references.
- Re-Design of Skeleton models of components in assembly and established user-friendly design Layouts to increase user experience.
- Haritha Tech Serv is company which provides engineering service to MNC.
Jr Engineer
HAIER R&D
Pune
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Designed 3D Models of Freezer and Wire mesh under direction of experienced engineering professionals.
Jr Engineer
Videocon R&D
Pune
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Designed 3D Models of washing machine plastic parts and sheet metal parts.
Education
MBA - International Business
University of Western Australia
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Institute of Mechanical Engineers
12.2019
Diploma in Tool Design - undefined
NTTF
06.2010
Skills
- Communication
- Risk management
- KPI of projects (Project score card)
- WSJF-based prioritization
- Governance
- Finance Acumen
- Concept trade off
- Change management
- Project proposal
- Power BI
- JIRA (Clarity)
- GANTT Chart
- Activity matrix
- Cross functional collaboration (internal & external)
- Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Time management
- Electromechanical
- Manufacturing
- Home appliances
- Agricultural equipment
- Sustaining engineering
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 2023-09-01
- Professional Scrum Master, 2022-12-01
- Advance business management - IIM-K, 2024-09-01
Personal Information
- Visa Status: USA B2 Visa
Interests
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- University of Western Australia
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Elementary
Timeline
MBA - International Business
University of Western Australia
09.2023 - Current
Agile Project manager
Eaton India Innovation Center
02.2021 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Eaton Corporation
09.2020 - Current
Lead Designer
Eaton Corporation
09.2016 - 08.2020
Lead Designer
Haritha Tech serv
07.2011 - 09.2016
Jr Engineer
HAIER R&D
01.2011 - 06.2011
Jr Engineer
Videocon R&D
01.2011 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Institute of Mechanical Engineers
Diploma in Tool Design - undefined
NTTF
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