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Manjunath Vangi

Manjunath Vangi

Customer Project Manager
Malovice

Summary

Customer-focused project professional with extensive experience in managing complex projects and ensuring client satisfaction. Known for collaborative approach and ability to adapt to changing project requirements. Skillful in project planning and stakeholder management, ensuring reliable and flexible performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Customer Project Manager

Robert Bosch
Ceske Budejovice
08.2021 - Current

-Managed all client communications for improved relationship-building.

  • Implemented process improvements for increased project performance.
  • Project planning, maintaining financial discipline across teams.
  • Led on-time delivery of projects through efficient resource management.
  • Conducted risk assessments, mitigating potential threats to projects.
  • Identified opportunities for continuous improvement, promoting operational excellence across the organization.
  • Organized and led weekly status meetings, ensuring clear communication amongst the team.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration resulting in seamless project execution.
  • Collaborated with different departments to ensure alignment of individual project goals with overall company objectives.
  • Oversaw project budgets, maintaining financial discipline across teams.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to meet business objectives
  • Reduced overall project costs through diligent budget management and resource allocation.
  • Enhanced client trust through consistent delivery of high-quality results that exceeded expectations on time and within budget constraints.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans outlining timelines, resources, deliverables, and milestones to guide teams towards success.
  • Implemented change management procedures, ensuring smooth transitions during critical phases of the project lifecycle.
  • Conducted regular progress meetings with stakeholders, maintaining transparency and open lines of communication at all times.
  • Achieved timely completion of projects by consistently meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Ensured high-quality deliverables by implementing rigorous quality control measures throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Identified potential risks early in the project timeline, allowing for proactive mitigation strategies to be employed.

Product Development Assistant Manager

BOSCH Limited
Bangalore
08.2015 - 07.2021
  • Enhanced productivity by optimizing workflows and eliminating bottlenecks.
  • Championed the adoption of the latest technological tools in the design process.
  • Simplified complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Streamlined product development process by enhancing communication between teams.
  • Interaction with customer for technical requirement gathering
  • Vehicle packaging study to understand vehicle layout.
  • Participation in supplier technical discussions.
  • Project management know how gained
  • A, B, and C: sample development and coordination for product validations.
  • Continuous support to production plant & quality team for Q-issues resolution
  • Coordination with lead plants during product development for technical support
  • Reduced iterations in prototype design by implementing thorough market research strategies.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and information sharing throughout the organization.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in product development and fostering professional growth.
  • Enhanced product development processes by streamlining communication between departments.
  • Evaluated competitor products and trends, identifying opportunities for growth within the target market.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.

Design Engineer

Sensata Technologies
Pune
12.2013 - 08.2015
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining project progress.
  • Led cross-functional teams to streamline project execution.
  • Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
  • Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
  • Improved product quality by conducting detailed design reviews and implementing necessary changes.
  • Liaised with stakeholders to define and document design requirements.
  • Brainstormed with product designers to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
  • Enhanced product design efficiency by streamlining prototype development process.
  • Developed innovative product features for market differentiation and customer satisfaction.
  • Delivered detailed product specifications and design guidelines to support manufacturing excellence.
  • Led design reviews and provided critical feedback for continuous improvement in product quality.
  • Optimized product designs for manufacturability, simplifying assembly processes and reducing labor costs.
  • Tailored design approaches to meet specific client requirements, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Other assignments, as arranged by the supervisor.

Junior Design Engineer

Tata Technologies limited
Pune
11.2011 - 12.2013
  • Conceptualization, Design & development of Chassis, Fuel system, Exhaust system, Clutch & Steering system
  • Bench marking of competitor vehicles
  • Vehicle Integration : DMU (Design mock up)
  • BOM Management
  • Assisted in prototype development resulting in improved design quality.
  • Presented project updates to senior management, effectively communicating progress and potential roadblocks
  • Prepared technical reports to communicate complex information effectively
  • Troubleshot mechanical faults, improving system performance
  • Performed rigorous testing procedures before final sign-off on projects.

Assistant Manager

Minda Indistries Limited
Pune
08.2009 - 11.2011
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Interaction with customer for requirement gathering
  • Bench marking of components
  • Concept sketching & 3D modelling in Pro-E wildfire 3
  • Plastic material/Sheet metal selection for application
  • Prototype design & validation
  • Adherence to APQP procedure
  • Product designing with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
  • DFMEA, Design reviews, Tolerance Analysis, GD&T, ECN-ECRN
  • VAVE of Existing Products (Cost reduction approach)
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations

Industrial Trainee

Minda Industries Ltd.
Pune
07.2008 - 07.2009
  • Worked closely with industrial professionals to expand upon acquired training with practical knowledge.
  • Managed documentation related to standard operating procedures, ensuring accurate record keeping and easy access for employees.
  • Repaired, cleaned and maintained equipment.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives that led to enhanced operational performance and cost reductions.
  • Conducted thorough quality inspections of finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards and customer satisfaction.

Education

MBA - Marketing Management

Novel Institute of Management
Pune
04.2001 -

Bachelors in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
Pune
07-2013

Diploma - Tools & Mould

NTTF
Dharwad, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Customer-Focused approach

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Affiliations

  • Music
  • Cricket
  • Singing

Accomplishments

Employee of the Month in Tata Technologies Limited in 2011

Software

Creo

Solid works

Timeline

Customer Project Manager

Robert Bosch
08.2021 - Current

Product Development Assistant Manager

BOSCH Limited
08.2015 - 07.2021

Design Engineer

Sensata Technologies
12.2013 - 08.2015

Junior Design Engineer

Tata Technologies limited
11.2011 - 12.2013

Assistant Manager

Minda Indistries Limited
08.2009 - 11.2011

Industrial Trainee

Minda Industries Ltd.
07.2008 - 07.2009

MBA - Marketing Management

Novel Institute of Management
04.2001 -

Diploma - Tools & Mould

NTTF
04.2001 -

Bachelors in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
Manjunath VangiCustomer Project Manager