Vivek Priyadarshi
Delhi NCR
Summary
Highly accomplished Program Manager with over 10 years of experience driving success in project management, product development, and business development. Proven ability to handle & manage critical projects, translate user needs into actionable roadmaps for new products, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver on time and within budget. Six Sigma Green Belt certified.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Area Manager - New Business
Tata Steel
Delhi
04.2024 - Current
- Spearheading the establishment, installation, commissioning, and stabilization of Tata Steel's pioneering state-of-the-art e-waste recycling plant with a capacity of 300 TPA.
- Strategically defined a comprehensive roadmap for the project, including project management, organization structure development, SAP & IT system deployment and material sourcing.
- Led the set up of complete e-waste recycling plant of INR 40 Cr from scratch which involved procurement of equipment, vendor ecosystem development, project cost estimation, reverse supply chain development, negotiation & commercial terms finalization with vendors.
- Led on ground execution of project which involved detailed project planning through CCPM & Excel, drawings finalization, vendor management, cost analysis, quality assurance, and decision making.
- Completed execution of engineering project within budget and saved INR 1.5 Cr through periodic monitoring, reviewing, tracking and analysis of material consumption data, bill of material, and project timelines.
- As a Factory Manager, secured all regulatory licenses and clearances (CTE, Factory License etc.) for plant operation. Liaised with local government bodies to ensure smooth utility connection for the plant site.
- Established data driven manpower planning for UMB plant, driving a projected revenue generation of 50 Cr through optimized resource allocation and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Formulated protocols to achieve successful plant operation and drive revenue generation from recycled metals (gold, silver, copper, PGM).
Senior Program Manager - Innovation and New Product Development
Tata Steel
Kolkata
07.2020 - 04.2024
- Incubated three innovative B2B solutions - Transit Accommodation (flatpack living shelter), Electric Vehicle Charging Station, and Wi-fi based Air Purification, generating a projected market potential of INR 3300 crores.
- Filed 11 patents for design, process & technology, demonstrating innovation and technical expertise.
- Developed business case models and validated market for new businesses.
- Owned the entire product lifecycle, from building the business case and defining STP to crafting value propositions and Go-to-Market strategies, resulting in successful market entry and revenue generation for all products.
- Led user research to identify consumer paint points and develop data-driven product features.
- Established end-to-end supply chains for new products, encompassing product development, pricing, delivery, and ecosystem partner management.
- Led successful pilot marketing & sales for new products to test hypotheses like pricing, supply chain, market acceptability etc. Adopted BTL marketing strategy for new products through proper STP.
- Worked with cross functional teams & streamlined supply chain operations through right partner onboarding and management, by ensuring quality checks, on-time delivery, and product handover.
- Mitigated business risks by managing, reviewing, and executing SLAs, NDAs, and Commercial Contracts with vendors, suppliers, and customers.
- Contributed to increased profitability margin of 25% by overseeing financial transactions, managing internal budgets through SAP 4 HANA, and optimizing solution costing.
- Secured stakeholders buy-in across the value chain by pitching innovative products and business models to board members of TSL Innovation council (top management) & other key external stakeholders.
Product Manager - Prefab Modular Solutions (Nest-In)
Nest-In
Kolkata
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Orchestrated the management of three new modular products, including defining product roadmap, GTM strategy, product costing, product lifecycle, value proposition and pricing.
- Increased product sales by 50% through proper STP, BTL marketing campaigns & go to market strategy.
- Enhanced profitability margin by 20% by reducing product costs & optimizing logistics & supply chain.
- Implemented systems, processes, and quality checks to streamline business operations using lean six sigma, demonstrating a focus on process excellence and highest-quality product delivery to customers.
- Spearheaded vendor and partner onboarding, showcasing ability to build strong business relationships.
Project & Operations Manager - Digital Transformation
Tata Steel
Jharkhand
07.2013 - 05.2018
- Led digital transformation at TSL Power Plant, achieving 8% increased generation & $0.7M annual savings.
- Championed process excellence initiatives, resulting in $0.2M cost saving & reduced turnaround time by 72%.
- Managed 15-member operations & maintenance team.
Education
PGDM - General Management
XLRI
Jamshedpur01.2019
B.E - Electrical and Electronics
BIT Mesra
Ranchi06-2013
Skills
- Program & Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Optimization
- Data Analysis & Metrics
- Product Development
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Supply Chain Development
- Business Development
- Team Management
- MS Office
- SAP 4 HANA
- R
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Juran Academy
- User Experience Design, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Data Analytics, Tata Steel
Accomplishments
- Awarded Show-Steeler by Tata Steel in FY22 for single-handedly pioneering ChargeNest & Air Purification projects, securing 10+ orders and a successful prototype.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Senior Area Manager - New Business
Tata Steel
04.2024 - Current
Senior Program Manager - Innovation and New Product Development
Tata Steel
07.2020 - 04.2024
Product Manager - Prefab Modular Solutions (Nest-In)
Nest-In
06.2019 - 07.2020
Project & Operations Manager - Digital Transformation
Tata Steel
07.2013 - 05.2018
PGDM - General Management
XLRI
B.E - Electrical and Electronics
BIT Mesra
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