Prasanna Kumar Koppa
Associate Director and Head of Projects & Digital
Summary
Dynamic Leader in Engineering, CM and CQV services both with Indian and Global proven track record at PM Group, excelling in project management and cross-functional collaboration in Life-Science Engineering Services since 25 years. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and product quality, while mentoring teams to foster continuous improvement. Expert in strategic planning and advanced process control, driving significant project success managing key accounts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Language
Work History
AD and Head of Projects & Digital Operations
PM Group
01.2023 - Current
- Led Global Workshare with cross-functional teams to streamline project support workflows, ensuring timely delivery of projects, BIM, and digital solutions with enhanced operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans, resulting in improved alignment of project delivery with organizational objectives.
- Utilized project management tools to coordinate resources and track progress, fostering accountability and transparency across teams.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define the scope of services, quality expectations, and timely deliverables, driving clarity and focus throughout project lifecycles.
- Led improvement in overall workflow with an integrated approach to minimize reworks and stakeholders' expectations.
- Develop global workshare strategy for improved commercial in an improved global design development model.
- Coordinate with the global team for hiring and developing an integrated global team.
- Sector: Biologics, CGT, Pharma API, Medtech
- Achievement: Quality improvement with Review and Automation steps in BIM delivery.
AD and Head of Projects & Engineering
PM Group
09.2013 - 12.2022
- Led cross-functional teams to implement project management frameworks, execution plans, enhancing project delivery timelines, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Developed and executed engineering strategies that streamlined operations, resulting in improved resource allocation and process efficiency.
- Spearheaded the integration of advanced engineering tools, optimizing design processes and fostering innovative solutions across projects.
- Mentored junior engineers and project managers, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
- Anchored key accounts across the ASEAN region for life science sector clients.
- Life-cycle delivery EPCM CQV as a one-stop solution.
- Integrate global SMEs to tap into critical knowledge to bring value addition to the client (CQV strategy, CGT, FF, SUS, Type-C, etc.).
- Facilitated risk assessment workshops to identify potential project challenges, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies were in place for successful execution.
- Collaborated with the senior leadership team to align right from bidding to execution and handover goals, driving strategic growth with optimized execution methods.
- Sector: Pharma, Bio, CGT, MedTech, Food and Datacenter.
- Achievement: Mapping of Engineering and Project Team capabilities and map with industry expectations.
Project Manager & Process Lead
PM Group
05.2010 - 08.2013
- Led cross-functional project teams to implement process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and team collaboration.
- Developed and executed project plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timely delivery of milestones.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions to gather requirements, driving clarity and consensus for project direction.
- Mentored junior project managers, fostering professional development and enhancing team capacity for project execution.
- Sector: Bio-Pharma manufacturing, Consumer Healthcare, and Food.
- Achievement: Project 360 / Construction Management
Head of Process Excellence /Manager of Projects
Shasun Chemicals & Drugs Ltd.
02.2007 - 05.2010
- Designed Pharma (API) bulk drug facilities with optimized manufacturing processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Implemented process control and safety systems, improving product quality and consistency.
- Conducted thorough ergonomics study for better operator effeciany and minimized risk of exposure.
- Led a team in conducting root cause analysis to identify process bottlenecks, driving effective solutions that elevated operational performance.
- Championed the adoption of Lean methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and increasing overall productivity across departments.
- Sector: Pharma API manufacturing, SMP, Solvent Recovery.
- Achievement: Production efficiency improved by 60% with innovative Hydrogenator design.
Senior Process Officer
Jubilant Organosys Ltd.
02.2002 - 04.2006
- Designed API facilities - Process and Utilities Pilot plant for multiproduct small-scale R&D and manufacturing. - Dedicated bulk drug product manufacturing and multi-product, from intermediate processing to clean room purification, to drying/milling operations.
- Coordinate the facility design with a cross-functional team to deliver projects to stakeholder expectations.
- Automation logic preparations / FDS for PLC and DCS systems.
- Develop design specifications for equipment and automation systems for procurement, followed by the completion of FAT and SAT.
- Improve the process from R&D to manufacturing scale for efficiency and optimized operational attributes.
Process Engineer
Chemical Process Engineers
09.2000 - 02.2002
- Support bulk drug veterinary projects.
- CAD & Engineering Calculations
Education
Postgraduate in Business Science & Data Analytics - Business Science
Texas McCombs School of Business
Texas 04.2001 -
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
BMS College of Engineering
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Project management
Certification
PMP-PMI, USA
Countries Worked:
India
China
Ireland
Singapore & ASEAN
Accomplishments
Resolved Quality issues and reduced reworks.
Developed Global Project Services verticals to deliver overseas projects.
Languages
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
AD and Head of Projects & Digital Operations
PM Group
01.2023 - Current
AD and Head of Projects & Engineering
PM Group
09.2013 - 12.2022
Project Manager & Process Lead
PM Group
05.2010 - 08.2013
Head of Process Excellence /Manager of Projects
Shasun Chemicals & Drugs Ltd.
02.2007 - 05.2010
Senior Process Officer
Jubilant Organosys Ltd.
02.2002 - 04.2006
Postgraduate in Business Science & Data Analytics - Business Science
Texas McCombs School of Business
04.2001 -
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
BMS College of Engineering
04.2001 -
Process Engineer
Chemical Process Engineers
09.2000 - 02.2002