Program Manager Project Management

SRIRAM THIYAGARAJAN (PMP, PLM, TOGAF*.*,Azure Cloud, DataScience,SixSigma Certified) Looking for Sr. Solution Architect/PLM Consultant/Program Manager/Practice Head roles

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CAREER ABSTRACT

A PMP with 28+years of Program/Project Management, Solutioning, PLM customization, data migration and implementation experience for major customers in Automotive, Aerospace, Hi Tech, Retail, Energy & Power Systems industries aligning to Industry 4.0 framework.

SKILLS PURVIEW

Process Expertise APQP, PPAP, NPI, Agile Scrum, DevOps, RAD and Six Sigma

Project Management Tools MS Project, JIRA and GS Risk

Solutioning Tools Effort Estimation, Data modelling, Cost case, Solutioning templates

Solutioning Methodologies Signature Selling and Solution Intervention Methodologies

Cloud & Analytics Solutions Microsoft Azure Cloud & Azure Analytics, Data Science models

Databases Oracle 11i, MS SQL Server 2017

PLM COTS Products Siemens Teamcenter 2412, AWC 6.x, Dassault 3DExperience R2022x, PTC Windchill 14.0, ARAS Innovator 11.0, SAP ECTR 510

Data modelling tools BMIDE

Data migration tools BOM and CAD migration tools

Integrations Teamcenter-CAD (NX, Creo, AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks) Integrations, T4S and T4EA adapters

Programming Languages C, C++, ITK, JAVA, PLMXML, SQL, ANT, Perl and UNIX Scripts

Platforms Windows NT/2000/XP, HP-UX

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

As Program Manager adept at handling global projects and accounts from inception to closure viz. GE Power Systems, Volvo, Dana Holdings, Ericson and Ashok Leyland managing large team size (200 + members) covering Contract Management, Staffing, 3rd Party and Risk Management

Expertise in Product feature/release management, envisioning roadmap, partnership collaboration, product pricing, demos and technical support for marketing in industry forums/trade shows

Delivered around 200+ Product features in Siemens Teamcenter, SAP PLM (ECTR), PTC Windchill and CAD Integrations, converted PoCs to Pilot/Production launches for 5 major customers in Retail, Food Processing, Semiconductor, Mining and Aerospace industries

Configured GenAI based solution for customer sentiment analysis on product reviews

Certified Data science Professional in Modelling tools, Data analytics and interpretation

As Technical Solution Manager actively involved in AS-IS/TO-BE process mapping, solution development, data migration strategy, application rationalization, implementation roadmap for major customers in Automotive, Hi-tech, Aerospace and Retail industries

Certified Enterprise Architect and knowledge of Industry 4.0 Framework

Technical and Functional expertise in PLM and SCM products implementation

As CoE developed Aerospace and Retail solution accelerators, 5 assets and published 4 whitepapers

Process expertise in Six sigma DMAIC, DOE initiatives and implemented 3 projects successfully

Expertise in developing context sensitive PLM training materials and technical content management

EDUCATION

Executive Program in Data Science, IIM Lucknow, 2018

Post-Graduation in Business Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur in 2005

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore in 1993

CERTIFICATIONS

PMP (Project Management Professional) Certified (Valid till 2026)

TOGAF 9.1 Enterprise Architect Certified (Level1 and Level2)

Siemens Teamcenter PLM Certified

CAMS (Cloud, Analytics, Mobile and Social) Certified from IBM

Data Science certified (IIM Lucknow)

Certified Six-Sigma Green Belt

ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jun’19 – Jul’25 with SECUDE India Solutions Pvt Ltd as Product Head

Nov’18 – Mar’19 with PROLIM Solutions Ltd as Senior Manager– Solutions & Delivery

Jul’16 - Jun’18 with HCL as Delivery Manager for Applied Materials, Apple and Merck

Apr’10 – Jun’16 with IBM as Technical Solution Manager, Solution Architect

Sep’08 – Dec’09 with Geometric Ltd as Senior Consultant for PLM implementations

Feb’06– Aug’08 with Cambridge Solution Ltd as Program Manager

Oct ’04 – Jan’06 with Satyam Computers Ltd. as PLM Project Manager for Caterpillar

Feb 1997 – Oct’04 with Tata Consultancy Services as Application Developer and Consultant

Jun 1993- Feb 1997 with Brakes India Ltd as Process Planning & Methods Engineer

PROFICIENCY FORTE

Program Manager

Drive strategic vision, deliver projects within budget, vendor management, meet schedule and exceed customer expectations

Key Responsibilities

Manage project scope, cost, schedule, contractual deliverables, team and project execution.

Responsible for Project Governance at Strategic, Tactical and Operational levels

Responsible for stakeholder/third-party management, regular governance and risk management

Deliver solutions using Agile Scrum methodology – Product Backlog, Sprints and Burndown charts

Work closely with developers, align solution to the proposed use case and architecture model

Manage project risks, arrive at mitigation plans, prioritize and mitigate risks

Track the Contract, P&L, Earned Value Management (EVM), Project and Net Margins

Conduct weekly project meetings, bi-monthly customer reviews with customers

Key Achievements:

Managed Global projects successfully and delivered with 40% Gross Profit margin

Delivered projects in North America with customer satisfaction index of 4.5 or more out of 5

Drive continuous improvement and optimised project metrics - EVM, attrition rate, defect density, productivity, schedule compliance and revenue leak successfully

Solution Manager / Solution Architect

As Solution Manager actively involved in Requirements gathering, AS-IS/TO-BE and GAP analysis, developing implementation roadmap for major customers and engaged in 250M$ worth of business.

PLM Solutions

Teamcenter PLM Implementation and T4S integration solution with MDS and SAP for Micron, USA

End to End Teamcenter PLM implementation and Data Migration solutions for Dana Holdings, USA

Teamcenter PLM Sustainment and Upgrade solutions for BMW, Germany

Dassault Enovia PLM sustainment and Application Development services for new Aircraft Programs for Bombardier Aerospace, Canada

Teamcenter PLM Solution for Faiveley Transportation Systems, France

Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration (OSLC) to integrate Enovia & SAP for Honda USA

OPEX model solutions for Enovia, Embedded systems, Oracle and Rational suit of products for Bombardier Transportation systems, Germany

Industry Solutions

Vehicle Tracking / traceability, data analytics and real time production control using WTX technology for Volt Battery plant, General Motors, USA

Application Maintenance solutions with Tiered Ticket volume offerings for Requirements Engineering & Management using Rational Doors product for Daimler Trucks, Germany

Manage batch programs in the OFP business area for John Deere Tractors, USA

Key Achievements:

Reduced the waste material by 50% for 30% of the rubber products using Data Science - multiple regression analysis for SRK Polymers, Coimbatore

Improved the operational efficiency and enabled the ROI in 5 months through efficient defect tracking and refining the warranty claim system process for Ashok Leyland

Electronic Signoff, automated drawing plot generation and upload in Teamcenter resulting in store bin card and plot paper cost savings of $40,000 per year for GE Power Systems

Enabled 30% cost reduction through Value Engineering for Tractor Brake Assembly Unit

Reduced software release preparation time from 8 hrs to 2 hrs through automated packaging

Saved $30,000 through defect prevention in IT projects for GE Power Systems

Around 2800-man hours of effort saved due to reuse of existing 2 lakh Product Configurations

Product Head

As a Product Head responsible for establishing the vision and strategy for DRM solutions in Microsoft Azure On-Cloud &On-Premises environments for PLM apps and provide product feature management, cross functional leadership and direction across engineering, marketing and sales.

Roles and Responsibilities

Establish global business plans including budget and track execution

Profit and loss responsibility for the identified product range

Decide product features and manage R&D roadmap

Establish and manage product lifecycle and determine release schedules

Conduct market research through industry analysts, prospects, customers, partners, competitors

Foster relationship with industry analysts to educate them on solutions

Organize, provide product demos, present at industry events, trade shows and seminars

Key Achievements:

Delivered around 200+ product features for major PLM and CAD vendors

Established strategic partnership with Microsoft, SAP, Siemens, PTC and Autodesk

Organize UAT, training workshops, solution reviews and competency development plans

KEY PROJECTS HANDLED

Jun’19 – Jul’25 as Product Head for Microsoft Azure DRM solutions and delivered 200+ product features for PLM applications for Global customers in NA, Europe and APAC

Nov’18 – Mar’19 as Project Manager for MAGNA, Michigan, USA for Teamcenter-ARAS Change Management implementation using Agile Scrum Methodology

Apr’17 – Jun’18 as Delivery Manager for Applied Materials, USA for Teamcenter and AWC Issue Management implementation using Agile Scrum Methodology

Jun’15 – Jun’16 as Technical Manager for Micron at Boise, Idaho, U.S.A in Teamcenter Unified Implementation project

Jan’15 – May’15 as Consultant for Ericsson at Stockholm, Sweden in PLM Transformation

Jan’12 – Dec’14 as PLM Project Manager for Dana Holding, USA for managing data migration from legacy applications to Siemens Teamcenter

Apr’09 – Dec’09 as Senior Solution Architect for Volvo at Goteborg, Sweden in Virtual Manufacturing Project

Sep’08 – Feb’09 as Technical Architect for Continental Automotive Group, Hannover, Germany in Teamcenter Unified Implementation Project

Feb’06 – Aug’08 as Program Manager for Ashok Leyland, at Chennai in end-to-end implementation and data migration to Enovia Matrix One

Sep’03 – Oct’03 as Technical Lead for GE Transportation, USA for migration into Teamcenter

Feb’02 – Dec’02 as Technical Lead for GE Power Systems, USA for Global Teamcenter

Dec’99 – Nov’00 as Teamcenter Developer for GE Power Systems, Schenectady, USA

TRAINING PROGRAMS ATTENDED

AGILE Scrum Methodology training workshop in IBM

Cloud, Analytics, Mobile and Social Solutioning Training in IBM

Systems Thinking - Systems Approach, Conceptualization and Presentation skills

Six Sigma Training - Six Sigma, DMAIC training by GE India

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

Best whitepaper award for “Best practices during PLM Data Migration” in IBM Sharenet 2014

Certified as 2ndbest project by TamilNadu Energy Conservation department for “Design and fabrication of latent heat storage device for diesel vehicles”, 1994

“Best Practices in Process Planning using Teamcenter Manufacturing”, Siemens PLM world, 2005

PROFESSIONAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Area Director/ Club Coach/President/Vice President in Toastmaster International

Active participant and contributor of PMI Chennai Chapter

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