Firos Khan K A

 Leading outsourcing programs (HW & SW) for Versius Robotic Assisted Surgery system.¬¬¬¬
 Successfully launched improved monopolar curved scissors sleeve.
 Responsible for vendor identification, evaluation, contract management for Versius sub systems and accessories.
 Introduced kanban board for supply chain programs.

 PMO Manager for Medical Surgical (MS) portfolio, leading project management team for multi domain SW development programs (Embedded/ Enterprise SW, Data Analytics, Cyber Security).
 Supervise a team of 250 engineers including 8 direct reports (PMs). Responsible for talent development, Goal setting and annual performance assessment.
 Successfully led Scrum/Kanban teams in a global development environment, resulting in the successful delivery of multiple SW programs across business.
 Accountable for efficient AOP/Budget utilization within portfolio.
 Established strong operating and program governance mechanisms by implementing relevant project metrics/KPIs. Achieved 95% OTD and 90% FTR (first time right).
 Led organisational level task force for development, implementation & continuous improvement of SW metrics for agile, waterfall framework.
 Led agile transformation process within MS portfolio. Transitioned and customised software programs to agile PM frame work.
 Responsible for building portfolio strategy, objectives and execution plans in line with overall organizational strategy.
 Assesses project issues and develop/drive resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
 Responsible for resource allocation, efficient resource utilization, stake holder communications at all levels (monthly progress reports, performance dashboards and quarterly business review).
 Leading efforts in establishing the PMO by instituting project management processes to deliver technology solutions for medical devices and softwares in compliance with Regulatory standards.
 Key contributor in quality initiatives including ISO 13485 certification and re-certification process & internal audits.

 Led NPI team for product development and manufacturing /design transfer programs for medical, aerospace & energy products for global OEMs (GE Healthcare, Philips, GE Energy & Honeywell).
 Industrialized/Localized 20+ complex electro mechanical systems
by collaborating with OEMs and cross functional team at SFO (Supply chain, Operations, Quality and Testing).
 Designed and implemented Ultrasound scanner HLA manufacturing line in India with ISO13485 certification first time for GE Healthcare.
 Implemented lean principles in ultrasound manufacturing line, achieved 30% overhead reduction by optimizing plant layout and improved inventory turn.
 Led Value engineering/continuous improvement programs for electro mechanical devices. Achieved overall $3M savings and won best value engineering project award.
 Heading operations team at SFO Bangalore and achieved site performance metrics for HLA manufacturing line
(Inventory turn: 6, On time delivery: 96%, DPU: 98%).