Associate program manager

Akshay Patil

• Pune, Maharashtra, IN • ***********@*****.*** • +91-973******* • LinkedIn

Summary

Experienced project manager with expertise to successfully manage cross-function teams and delivering projects on time and within budget. Skilled in project Initiation, planning, monitoring & controlling, resource allocation, risk management, stakeholder management & Project closure.

Core Qualifications

• Project Management

• Project planning & Forecasting

• Decision-making

• Strategic planning

• Data Analysis

• Agile methodologies

• Problem-solving

• Time management

• Leadership

• Critical thinking

Profession Relevant Skills

Advanced knowledge of program and project management discipline including risk and quality management practices in waterfall and agile Methodology.

• Experience working with Project management tools like Microsoft Project & JIRA for tracking.

• Good Handson experience working on Microsoft office software like Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Successfully completed projects ranging in budgetary scale from $400,000 to $1.3 million.

• Ability to handle clients from India and outside India

• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.

Major Client portfolio

E-commerce – Amazon, Flipkart, D-mart & Reliance

Defence Forces – Indian Army, Indian Navy & Indian Airforce Manufacturing – IOCL, ITC, Asian Paints & Bajaj motors Real estate - CBRE, DLF & Godrej

Professional Experience

Associate Program Manager Clean Electric Pune, IN Nov 2024 - Present Program Manager in battery manufacturing, software deployment and IoT development, skilled in using Jira for efficient project tracking, firmware updates, and after-sales support.

• Lead the development of battery technologies, ensuring seamless integration with IoT solutions and software platforms.

• Manage the deployment of firmware and software updates for Battery Management Systems (BMS), enhancing product functionality and reliability.

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery, from initial design and testing to deployment and after-sales support

• Utilize Jira for project tracking, managing tasks, milestones, and issues, ensuring transparency and accountability within the team.

• Coordinate across departments (hardware, software, IoT) to ensure timely execution of product releases and updates.

• Ensure a seamless after-sales service process, addressing customer feedback and troubleshooting issues.

• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and adjust timelines as necessary to mitigate risks and ensure timely delivery.

• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships to understand their needs. Assistant Project Manager Chakr Innovation Pune, IN April 2023 – Oct 2024

Customer facing role & owns the entire project lifecycle including initiation, planning resource allocation, project documentation, client engagement and closure at Chakr innovation

• Implement Agile management by facilitating exercises such as sprint planning and team-leading standups.

• Launched 3 sustainable product development projects, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and budgets.

• Implemented agile metrics and tools (e.g., burndown charts, velocity tracking) to monitor progress and optimize team performance.

• Monitors and manages project financials, scope, and schedule to ensure the project stays on track for assigned client projects

• Managed 75+ Projects in total with a combine value of INR 600+ millions

• Implemented effective cost reduction measures that slashed 10% of budgeted costs.

• Facilitating morning stand-up meetings with the project team.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies, resulting in successful project completion Project Engineer Chakr Innovation Pune, IN Nov 2020–Marh 2023 Gained invaluable knowledge of managing projects in the operations by assisting project managers

• Delivered Project Documentation, procedures, and other project related communications

• Performed project planning, task tracking and resource allocation activities to support project execution.

• Collaborated with creative teams, vendors and stakeholders to ensure project requirements were end deliverables were aligned with client expectations

• Acquired expertise in project management methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder communication

• Assisted with setting project milestones, timelines, and budget

• Developed Project timelines, coordinated site visits, and ensured adherence to budget constraints Education

Indira Gandhi National Open University – Delhi, IN Master of Business Administration in Operation Management, 2026 ANGADI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT – Belgaum, IN Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Aug 2020 SJPN Trust's Polytechnic Nidasoshi – Belgaum, IN

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, June 2017

Certifications

Google Project Management: Professional Certificate by Coursera Project management by TIA Education Group

Python Programming by ETLHIVE

Data Analysis using Python by ETLHIVE

Additional Skills

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Outlook, MS Project, Salesforce and TFS Project

• Fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada & Marathi

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