فيمال Viswanathan, Senior Project Manager

فيمال Viswanathan

Senior Project Manager

TE Connectivity

البلد
الإمارات العربية المتحدة - الشارقة
التعليم
بكالوريوس, Mechanical Engineering
الخبرات
14 years, 8 أشهر

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مجموع سنوات الخبرة :14 years, 8 أشهر

Senior Project Manager في TE Connectivity
  • الهند - بنغالورو
  • فبراير 2021 إلى يونيو 2024

Key Responsibilities:
• Project Management: Developed robust project business cases with cost estimates, pricing strategies,
and profit margins, optimizing profitability. Managed project budgets and P&Ls, ensuring efficient
resource allocation and adherence to CAPEX/OPEX targets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Led LEAN PD implementation for project/program delivery,
encompassing scoping, prioritization, planning, scheduling, and execution. Worked closely with global, cross-functional teams (product management, engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, operations,
testing, marketing) to achieve project goals.
• Risk Management: Championed a culture of continuous improvement. Developed detailed project
risk analyses and mitigation plans, proactively addressing potential safety, quality, cost, and schedule
risks. 2032.
• Sustainability Leadership: Led the adoption and implementation of internal ESG frameworks
aligning with global standards (ISO 14040/44), contributing to a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable sourcing practices for key materials (resins & metals). Oversaw Scope 3 emissions reduction programs for the metals task force, ensuring accurate calculations and SBTi-aligned
reporting.
• Supplier Sustainability: Developed a sustainable supply chain program encompassing
decarbonization roadmaps, human rights considerations, and environmental pollution reduction strategies. Benchmarked supply chain performance against industry leaders and prepared responses for client inquiries on sustainability projects.
• Risk Mitigation: Established a sustainable supply chain risk management framework to assess
risks associated with product certifications and warranties across sectors for TE customers. Conducted supplier workshops and implemented responsible sourcing policies (code of conduct, supplier assessment criteria) to minimize environmental and social impact.
• Sustainability Integration: Co-created the IEN Sustainability framework with maturity models and
YOY targets for management updates.

Deputy Manager Programs في sterlite technologies limited
  • الهند - Aurangabad
  • ديسمبر 2019 إلى يناير 2021

Key Responsibilities:
• Program Leadership: Led program management for R&D initiatives in the telecommunications
sector, ensuring on-time and within-budget project delivery (Agile, Kanban, Scrum).
• Process Improvement: Spearheaded the implementation of a program management framework (NPD,
NPI stage-gate methodology) for the optical fiber department, achieving a 20% efficiency
improvement.
• Cost Management & Reporting: Managed R&D departmental programs, prepared quarterly
CAPEX/OPEX budgets, and implemented a monthly program dashboard for real-time insights (CxO
visibility).
• Risk Management: Consolidated project risks into a program-level strategy, mitigating risks and
aligning with business goals.
• Resource Optimization: Collaborated with project managers to develop and monitor program-level
resource plans, optimizing resource allocation across all sub-projects.
• Agile Transformation: Championed agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrum) to drive a 20% efficiency
improvement in optical Fiber manufacturing operations.
• Change Management: Developed and implemented a program-level change control process, reducing
program delays and ensuring successful on-time completion.
• Cost Optimization: Conducted cost-benefit analyses for program elements, identifying cost-saving
measures while maintaining program objectives and increasing profitability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitated regular cross-functional team meetings, enhancing
communication and collaboration for smoother program execution.
• Knowledge Transfer: Led the development of program management training materials and delivered
training sessions to upskill the team.

Senior engineer في Danfoss
  • الهند - تشيناي
  • فبراير 2013 إلى نوفمبر 2019

Key Responsibilities:
• Project Leadership: Led and executed New Product Development (NPD) and Product Line Transfer (PLT) projects for RAC Cooling Products (flow control valves, electro-mechanical pressure switches, sight glasses, filter driers, electronic expansion valves, solenoid valves) following Danfoss defined
processes. Managed all project milestones, deliverables, and documentation (contracts, reviews, design reports, quality documents).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Managed diverse engineering teams across locations (India,
China, Poland, Mexico, Denmark), fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Project Management Expertise: Utilized stage-gate methodology and performance metrics to
ensure projects met deadlines, quality standards, and budget constraints.
• Team Management: Led a team of 10 engineers, overseeing performance, providing feedback,
coaching for growth, and conducting regular performance evaluations.
• Product Design & Development: Performed all necessary tasks for product development, including
concept design, DFMEA, design qualification, testing, packaging, and engineering document creation (3D modelling, 2D drawings, BOM, FEA, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, Pugh matrix, material
specifications) according to EN378 & EN12284 standards.
• Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Ensured adherence to industry standards (UL, FM, CE, IATF
16949, ISO) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Process Improvement: Optimized project efficiency by collaborating with the Testing Lab to define
and schedule testing in India and Denmark.
• Technical Expertise: Validated material and technical feasibility, ensuring product design met
quality and safety standards.
• Change Management: Managed project changes using SAP systems and led engineering change
control projects using Critical-Chain Project Management.
• Customer Support: Provided technical support in product manufacturing, troubleshooting, and
handling complaints for electro-mechanical pressure switches and refrigeration components.
• New Product Introduction: Managed new customer requests for pressure switches, ensuring
adherence to relevant directives (LVD, PED) and IEC standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Identified key stakeholders, managed resources (quality, time, cost), and kept the Portfolio Decision team informed of potential issues.
• Process Improvement: Drove collaboration across departments (Business, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory) to improve the product development process.
• Technical Mentorship: Led junior engineers and provided training to improve team competency and
efficiency.

Design Engineer في Larsen and toubro
  • الهند - تشيناي
  • أكتوبر 2010 إلى يناير 2013

Key Responsibilities:
• Performed reverse engineering and teardown analysis on competitor oil and gas valves to identify
design improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Leveraged CAD software to create detailed designs and specifications for pressure valves, ensuring adherence to ASME and API standards.
• Conducted FEA analysis to validate design calculations for oil and gas valve components.
• Led a team of 11 CAD designers, ensuring deliverables met ASME Y14.5 quality standards.
• Achieved a 20% VAVE cost reduction for screw compressors through design optimization and
strategic sourcing.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement) to develop new oil and gas valve products with a focus on performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Sales And Marketing في Forbes Marshal
  • الهند - بنغالورو
  • نوفمبر 2009 إلى أكتوبر 2010

• Gained experience in the sales and marketing of industrial valves, focusing on technical presentations
and customer needs analysis.
• Conducted competitor analysis and market research to identify and communicate the unique advantages
of the company's products.
• Prepare competitor insights, value proposition, go-to-market launch strategy, product and price
positioning, market segmentation and applications.

الخلفية التعليمية

بكالوريوس, Mechanical Engineering
  • في University Of Calicut
  • أغسطس 2009

College first class holder

Specialties & Skills

Problem Solving
Negotiation
Team Motivator
Teamwork
Team Leadership
primvera
Microsoft project
Microsoft office
project management
salesforce
risk assessment
sustainbaility
GRI reporting

اللغات

العربية
متوسط
الانجليزية
متمرّس
الهندية
متمرّس
التاميلية
متمرّس
الملايام
اللغة الأم

التدريب و الشهادات

CSM (Certified Scrum master) (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
June 2024
صالحة لغاية:
June 2026
PMP (project management professional) (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
January 2016
صالحة لغاية:
January 2025

الهوايات

  • Investment
    I am a regular equity investor since 2021. Have made 41% profit on my portfolio in 2 years.