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Manager Management

Location:
Troy, MI
Posted:
October 06, 2013

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NAVNEET VIJAYVARGIYA

Professional Summary

Rich diversified experience in managing complex programs in world class organizations in automotive industry &

leading people to deliver measurable results in demanding customer and product environments. Expertise in

General Management, Delivery, Operations, Transition Management, Program management and Presales &

Relationship management.

Domain of expertise

Extensive experience & Strong track record in Product Design & Manufacturing domain on Outsourcing

consulting, Service Delivery & Project Transition. Experience in Program Management & Handling client

requirements in automotive industry & ITES / Consulting

Business process design and global collaboration management focused in automotive industries.

Knowledge of applying Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and CAD solutions in different industry

verticals

Exceptional client relationship and management skills; can communicate easily with the senior

management or executive levels and end users. Fluent in business metrics, able to quickly define abstract

concepts in terms of vivid mental image that facilitates discussion; experience at cultivating credibility with

clients and develop a “trusted partner status”.

Rich work experience in automotive domain on core design & development, Engineering Change

Management, Managing teams & interaction with domestic & international clients.

Guiding executive team through key functions as strategic visioning, portfolio planning, technology

management, project execution, collaborative development, and IT- enablement.

Experienced with APQP & Project management tools. Knowledge of TS & Quality audits

Work Experience

Program Manager, Mahle Behr America, USA Troy

Reporting to: Manager Customer Center Jul’12 to till date

W orking as a Program Manager in Chrysler customer center.

Responsibilities

Responsible for i2CAC, CAC & EGR Programs

Supporting existing series programs

W orking on internal programs e.g. Alternate material, Production line transfer etc

Achievements

Successfully managed fast track CAC program

Client Relationship Manager, Behr Engineering Services, India Pune

Reporting to: Vice President Mar’09 to Jun’12

I worked as a Client Relationship Manager (CRM), responsible for presales, business development & relationship

management with all Behr global locations. The CRM is a customer-facing individual contributor who collaborates

with global locations and responsible for major sales initiatives and revenue. The CRM will be involved in long

term complex & often politically challenging engagements in the account and related opportunities.

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Responsibilities

Setting up captive off-shoring framework for different global delivery models

Business development & sales lead tracking

Presales & relationship management

Collaboration management – Combining delivery, operations & transient management

Program management & product development support

Business forecasting & planning

Performance improvement & metrics - KPI & SLA

Achievements

Implemented new ETM (Engineering task management) tool “Whizible” in Behr

Setup the framework for KPI (Key performance Indicators) & SLA (Service Level Indicators) monitoring

Successfully established TMO (Transition Management Office) and collaboration framework for transition

of project to steady state

Project Manager - PLM & ES, Syntel Inc, India Pune

Reporting to: Practice Director Jan’08 to Mar’09

Provide Product Lifecycle Management & Engineering services solution to Fortune 100 clients and Support the

sales team throughout the client management lifecycle on Engineering Services space

Responsibilities

Engagement scoping. Acquire, Manage and Grow client relationships

Provide technical direction & consultations on service offering to customers on PLM & Engineering Space

Project co-ordination - Planning, Scheduling, Tracking, Resources-Management, Risk Mitigation

Ensure Client satisfaction levels are met & Implement appropriate action items

Road-map and diversification plan for Organization’s foray into Engineering service market

Marketing to current and new industry contacts

Search out possible Opportunities, Improve sales, Realization of revenue targets, strategic partnerships

and corporate alliances

Mentoring/Proctoring skills through training/mentoring of in-house team-members

Achievements

Endorsement as “Preferred Supplier” by the client, on the engineering service sector.

Implemented Customer satisfaction framework.

Diversified the Service Offerings on Manufacturing Verticals

Hands on experience on full life cycle of business from Presales to Operations

Program Manager – R&D, Greaves Cotton Limited Aurangabad

Reporting To: VP – R&D Jul’04 to Jan’08

Projects performed

Design & Development of Twin Cylinder engine for Quadra cycle vehicle application

- Worked with Ricardo, UK in United Kingdom & Prague (Czech Republic) for design & development

of twin cylinder engine.

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Concept layout & design – Worked with Ricardo in UK

Detailed Definitive design – Worked with Ricardo in Czech Republic & UK

Coordination with different departments like VE, QA, ASSY, Manufacturing

Drawing Release (Proto, Pilot & Production)

Implementation of PDM software i.e. Windchill PDM & Project Link

Cleanup & migration of CAD data

Finalization of RSD (Requirement specification document) for PLM implementation

Part numbering system & mapping of business process

ERP integration & Engineering change management

Supplier change management & project link implementation

Design & Development of light duty single cylinder engine for domestic market

Achievements

Design & development of new twin cylinder engine with Ricardo, United Kingdom.

Successful implementation of Windchill PLM

W on best presentation award in PTC world conference India 2007 for “Teaming Technology for Growth”.

Team Member, Cummins Research & India Limited Pune

Reporting To: Head Design Apr’04 to Aug’04

Projects performed

Design & development of engine components for heavy duty engine series.

Senior Design Engineer – R&D, Punjab Tractors Limited Chandigarh

Reporting To: Head Engine Mar’00 to April’04

Projects handled

Design & P&E (Performance & Emission) of single & twin cylinder tractor engine for better performance &

emission.

Implementation of PDM software Metaphase in Engine group

Creation of product structure for different models and managing data in Metaphase.

Managing the change for series development

Design and Development of Inlet & exhaust ports

VAVE (Value analysis & value engineering) of flywheel & manifold

Achievements

Design of low cost upgraded single cylinder diesel engine for agricultural tractor application.

Implemented PDM software Metaphase in Engine group in Punjab tractors Limited

Education

Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bangalore in year 2000

with CGPA 6.0/8.0 (GATE Percentile 98.28% & All India Rank 98)

Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Govt Engineering College Ujjain (Vikram University) in year 1998

with 80.67%

Technical Skills

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Rich experience in 3D CAD / CAE software like Pro-Engineer, SDRC-IDEAS, Ansys, NISA & GT Suite

Simulation software

Knowledge of PLM softwares Windchill (Pro-Intralink & PDM Link)

Knowledge of MS Office (Project, Excel & PowerPoint), Whizible (Project Management Tool)

Personal details

Date of Birth – 01/11/1977

Sex – Male

Nationality – Indian

Passport – K4109355

Visa Status – Valid US L1 Visa

Contact Details 531 Yorkshire Drive, Apt No 61

Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307

Cell- +001-248-***-****

Residence - +001-248-***-****

E-mail – **********@*******.***

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