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Dixit Panchal

Dixit Panchal

Results-oriented Portfolio Manager With Over 12 Years Of Experience In CPG, SI And Operational Support Across Various Domains Like Ports, Logistics, Mining And Dairy. Expertise Includes Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid Project Management (SDLC), Coordination & Communication, Financial Management For Initiatives Supported By CAPEX Budget Under Grow/Protect Portfolio And Software & Services Supported By ZBB Budget, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management (ROAM/RAID), SAFe SM.
Ahmedabad,GJ

Summary

Dynamic Portfolio Manager with extensive experience at KH INDIA GCC PVT LTD, excelling in project financial management and vendor relations. Proficient in Project Management (SDLC), SAP Ariba and Agile SCRUM methodologies, I drive successful project outcomes while fostering stakeholder collaboration across various domains e.g. Ports, Logistics, Mining, Dairy, CPG. Recognized for optimizing resource allocation and enhancing operational efficiency through data analysis and strategic planning.

Overview

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years of professional experience

Work History

Portfolio Manager

KH INDIA GCC PVT LTD.
Ahmedabad
12.2022 - Current
  • AOP (Annual Operating Plan):
    Ensure the submission of all the ideas in SNOW during the ideation phase.
    Involved in the prioritization of initiatives based on capabilities, integrated tech roadmaps, and the finalization of AOP initiatives.
    Scoping and budgeting:
    Define and finalize the project scope, and a high-level roadmap, in partnership with Capability Function leads and Tech Chapters for the CAR process.
    Define and validate the business value calculation in collaboration with BUs and Functional Finance for the CAR process.
    Leading project financial management for key projects within the DAIDI space (various capability functions like Finance, OPS, Procurement, Growth, and IT) for initiatives supported by the CAPEX budget under the Grow and Protect portfolio, as well as software and services supported by the ZBB budget.
    Align on AOP and CAR budgets with Capability functions and DIPP LTs.
    Ensure DIPP-Tech chapters are staffed and aligned with the approved resource plan and budget.
    Prepare IRR, CAR, and ARB documentation, and drive on-time CAR submission and approval.
    Project Management:
    Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, and financial tracking sheets.
    Establish a cadence to track and monitor plans, financials, forecasts, actuals, and full-year LE.
    Ensure the project status is updated in PFNOW by the respective PMs, and oversee timesheet compliance.
    Vendor Management:
    Contract finalization with the help of the respective tech leads and GPS team.
    Initiation of PR and issuance of PO in Ariba to the supplier.
    GRIR tracking for issued POs, and monthly pacing alignment with the respective supplier and project lead.
    Invoice approvals (post-alignment with respective leads).
    Risk Management and Compliance:
    Identify current and forecasted risks, and implement mitigation using the ROAM approach.
    Identify and manage key dependencies and constraints.
    Notify platform leads of upcoming software license renewals.
    Ensure timely processing and payment of supplier invoices for delivered services.
    Project Closure and Maintenance:
    Notify LTs and key stakeholders when a PCR is required, and manage the change process within the tool.
    Drive on-time closure of POs and projects.
    Experienced in various project management tools, like SNOW, 4Site, and SAP Ariba (PR/PO).

LEAD CONSULTANT Cum SR. BUSINESS ANALYST - PMO

AMNEX INFOTECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.
Ahmedabad
02.2017 - 12.2022
  • Leading SCRUM-related activities, as mentioned below,
  • Daily stand-up meetings to ensure task and resource alignment, and the resolution of bottlenecks for future tasks.
  • Ensuring the client requirements are converted into the proper user stories, and subsequent tasks.
  • Helping the development and BA/QA teams with functional clarity, grooming user stories, identifying technology stacks, and automation used.
  • Sprint planning and monitoring are conducted according to customer and organizational requirements, and priorities.
  • Backlog prioritization and resource alignment, if any changes come under the running sprint.
  • Resource planning at a subtask/activity level, and monitoring of resource utilization across the sprints.
  • Analyzing the sprint velocity and burndown charts to improve sprint performance, and, accordingly, to improve overall project delivery.
  • Requirement gathering based on project requirements for non-agile projects.
  • Client and vendor management and coordination.
  • Analyzing the client requirements and solution finalization.
  • Documentation for Project Plan & Schedule, Software Requirements, Functional Requirements, Concept Finalization, User Acceptance, Project Go-Live, Project Closure, Project Operation, and Maintenance Plan.
  • Maintaining project documents.
  • Demonstrated special skills in minimizing waste, and cost control.
  • Details of the projects delivered are as follows.
  • Fuel Management System at Adani Ports (Mundra, Dahej, Hazira):
  • Hardware installation and commissioning for the Fuel Management System.
  • Integration of PLC, SCADA, and .NET application through Modbus RTU to run the pumping station in auto mode.
  • Integration of Mass Flow Meter with Auto Fuel Terminal (Controller) for real-time fueling transaction logging.
  • Integration of a mass flow meter with a .NET application through Modbus register mapping for real-time density measurement.
  • Functionality for the integration of SAP ECC and Oracle database applications.
  • Functionality for the integration of Oracle and SQL database applications.
  • Digital Dairy Implementation at Banas Dairy, Palanpur:
  • RFID solution implementation at weighbridges, milk tanker reception bay, cleaning bay, and strategic locations (36 locations).
  • GPS solution implementation (1,500 vehicles) for milk tankers and departmental vehicles.
  • Plant MIS Integration (17 plants) at LMP, whey, 100 TPD, boiler, refrigeration, utility, 66 kV substation, UHT, cheese, butter, and cattle feed plant.
  • Integrated Command and Control Center implementation.
  • Integration of SCADA and .NET application through OPC client at LMP, Whey, 100 TPD, boiler, refrigeration, utility, 66 kV substation, UHT, cheese, butter, and cattle feed plant.
  • Vehicle Tracking and Monitoring System at Hosapete, Ballari, Department of Mining and Geology:
  • GPS solution implementation (10,000 vehicles) for mining vehicles and departmental vehicles.
  • AVLS and trip sheet integration with the ILMS system, and RFID system (third party).
  • Logistics Planning & Performance Monitoring Tool, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry:
  • Logistics Performance Planning and Monitoring Tool (LPPT) - Analytical Dashboard for:
  • Infrastructure planning, logistics process optimization.
  • Performance measurement, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Tracking and evaluating interventions identified as part of the Integrated National Logistics Action Plan (NLAP).
  • LPPT for 19 use cases pertaining to: Congestion, Modal Mix, Connectivity and Linkages, Demand Side Assessment, Smart Enforcement, India Warehousing Hub, Cold Chain and Rolling Stock, Logistics Award Website, National Grid of Logistics Parks and Terminals, and Grievance Redressal Management System.
  • Decision Support System for Amnex Management:
  • Integration with Zoho Projects and Zoho Sprint to monitor the entire project plan, scrum activities on a common platform, timesheet compliance reports, and monitoring of changes in the project plan across the project life cycle, as well as the impact of changes on project milestones and billing.
  • Integration with the HR tool (Darwin Box) to get the real-time data for employees, their leaves, and attendance.
  • Zoho Analytics for management, CxOs, PGs, and PMs/TLs/MLs to get insights and improvement areas.
  • Implementation of the Fleet Management System at the BIOM-Bacheli Complex and the BIOM-Kirandul Complex, NMDC Limited:
  • Hardware installation and commissioning for the Fuel Management System.
  • Integration of Mass Flow Meter with Auto Fuel Terminal (Controller) for real-time fueling transaction logging.
  • Integration of a mass flow meter with a .NET application through Modbus register mapping for real-time density measurement.
  • Functionality for the integration of SAP ECC and PostgreSQL database application.
  • Integration of PLC, SCADA, and .NET applications through Modbus TCP/IP and OPC for crusher utility.

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

UTTAM GALVA STEEL LTD. (now as AMNS)
Khopoli, Maharashtra
08.2013 - 02.2017
  • Handling all types of operations in the workshop.
  • Development of spares for the proper functioning of the mill.
  • Breakdown handling of mills.
  • PLC online troubleshooting using STEP 7 5.5.
  • Maintaining department documents
  • Worked as shift in-charge in the Electrical Maintenance of the tube mill, and monitored breakdown maintenance and timely planning of preventive maintenance.
  • Demonstrated special skills in minimizing waste and cost control
  • Training and development of contractors' workforce to keep their skills attuned to contemporary practices under the guidance of seniors.

Education

Bachelors' of Engineering - Electrical Engineering

B.H. GARDI COLLEGE OF ENGG. AND TECH. (GTU), Rajkot, India
04.2001 -
  • 8.07 CGPA

High School Diploma -

Seth A. H. Saraswati Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad, India
04.2001 -
  • Final Grade: 60.2%

Skills

IT Project Management - PNOW/PorftfoliNow (SNOW), 4Site for CARs approval, SAP Catalyst for WBS, SAP Ariba, ipaySmart, CTA/Timesheet

Agile SCRUM – Jira, Zoho Projects and Sprint, MS Project, Miro

Vendor Management & Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis by MS Excel

BI analytics – Tableau & Zoho Analytics

SAP MM Module Functional (PO, GRN, Reservation, MIGO Posting) and SAP PM Functional (Measuring Point Documents including Equipment Master, Measuring Point Master)

MS OFFICE

AI tools - Snowflake Cortex Code, Claude

Accomplishments

Received 5+ recognition for various milestones and achievements at KHC

Won Amnex Emerging Superstar Award for valuable skills and time contribution at Amnex

Won Silver Award for improvement projects in TUBEMILL to improvement in process and to reduce line downtime at UGSL/AMNS

Certification

SAFe SM

Timeline

SAFe SM

04-2023
Portfolio Manager - KH INDIA GCC PVT LTD.
12.2022 - Current

Agile Scrum Master

06-2022

Tableau Training

06-2022

Agile Scrum Fundamentals

10-2021
LEAD CONSULTANT Cum SR. BUSINESS ANALYST - PMO - AMNEX INFOTECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.
02.2017 - 12.2022
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - UTTAM GALVA STEEL LTD. (now as AMNS)
08.2013 - 02.2017
B.H. GARDI COLLEGE OF ENGG. AND TECH. (GTU) - Bachelors' of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
04.2001 -
Seth A. H. Saraswati Vidyalaya - High School Diploma,
04.2001 -

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Gujarati
Advanced (C1)

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