Jennison K J
Program manager
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven Program Manager with 13+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multi-million-dollar projects in procurement, aerospace, semiconductor, medical device, and packaging industries. Proven success in project governance, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation. Known for delivering complex resourcing projects on time and within budget. Proficient in SAP, and familiar with MS Projects and Power BI. PMP Certification in progress (expected June 2025).
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Program Manager
Biocon Biologics
03.2024 - Current
- Led NPI programs for medical devices with budgets exceeding $4.6M.
- Established robust project governance practices to support procurement goals.
- Spearheaded supplier collaboration to streamline procurement and reduce lead times by 15%.
- Executed lifecycle management programs across procurement, engineering, and quality.
- Reduced project delays by 20% through proactive risk planning.
- Engaged with cross-functional teams and presented updates to senior leadership.
Team Lead – Program Management
Collins Aerospace
05.2018 - 02.2024
- Managed a $70M lighting product line, achieving triple-digit growth in 3 years.
- Coordinated with Supplier Development Engineers and procurement professionals on resource transition projects.
- Conducted root cause analysis for supply chain disruptions, implementing mitigation plans.
- Delivered $1.9M in cost savings through supplier negotiation and process improvements.
- Led international work transfers (1,975 SKUs), aligning with business strategy.
- Used Excel-based dashboards for KPI tracking and reporting (transferable to Power BI).
Asst. Manager – Production & Supply Chain Planning
Berry Global
09.2011 - 05.2018
- Achieved 100% on-time delivery through production planning and dispatch coordination.
- Led NPI execution and SAP setup (BOM, Routing, S&D, MM).
- Optimized material workflows as SAP Key User.
- Oversaw vendor development and procurement for high availability.
Primary Planner – Semiconductor Division
Applied Materials
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed Engineering Change Orders and aligned materials for high-priority builds.
- Mitigated supply-demand mismatches and obsolescence risks.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
UVCE, Bangalore University
Skills
Project & Program Management (Agile & Waterfall)
Procurement & Supply Chain Optimization
Resourcing Project Leadership
Stakeholder Communication & Engagement
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Supplier Relationship Management
Certification
PMP Certification, In Progress, 06/25
Awards
- 8× Star Awards for Best Employee
- Nominated for High Potential Talent Program (Collins Aerospace)
Timeline
Program Manager
Biocon Biologics
03.2024 - Current
Team Lead – Program Management
Collins Aerospace
05.2018 - 02.2024
Primary Planner – Semiconductor Division
Applied Materials
05.2016 - 01.2017
Asst. Manager – Production & Supply Chain Planning
Berry Global
09.2011 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
UVCE, Bangalore University