Saurabh Rahul
Bangalore
Summary
Seasoned Professional in Engineering and Program Management with 20 years in aerospace, leveraging global engineering practices and advanced software methodologies to drive strategic initiatives and complex projects across aerospace industry. Expert in Predictive, Adaptive and Hybrid Lifecycle Approaches, adept at overseeing end-to-end development from roadmap to delivery, integrating lean methodologies and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Innovative Problem-Solver and Risk Mitigation Specialist, recognized for creating impactful frameworks and models to assess and manage program risks, budget, optimizing process efficiency and enhancing predictable project performance. Accomplished Client Relations and Satisfaction Strategist, skilled in maintaining high client engagement and satisfaction through effective communication, strategic alignment, and delivering high-quality, compliant solutions. Global Cross-Functional Team Leader with a proven track record in managing diverse teams across multiple geographies, fostering cultural adaptability, and driving collaborative success in complex, multi-functional environments. Certified PMP, PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner, SAFe Agile Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and MS Project Expert, complemented by a robust educational background and continuous learning in technology, general management, project management, and lean methodologies ensuring cutting-edge expertise and excellence in all technical and managerial aspects.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
Certificate
2
2
Years of post-graduate education
Work History
Principal Engineer - Project
Collins Aerospace
10.2019 - Current
- Architected and implemented a strategic roadmap for the Integrated Product Team (IPT), aligning initiatives with corporate objectives to elevate program management excellence
- Championed the creation of a Global Execution Framework for intricate M&A endeavors, ensuring seamless integration and governance across international operations
- Led a high-caliber team of 75 engineers in executing software projects for aircraft power distribution systems, optimizing resource allocation and driving operational efficiency
- Steered a 40-member team on advanced software projects for aircraft power control systems, adhering to industry standards and surpassing customer satisfaction benchmarks
- Engineered a standardized multi-functional estimation model for aerospace components and developed reusable software blocks for actuation systems, driving innovation in product development and predictive performance management
- Managed Requirements, Architecture, Design, Development, Integration, Verification, QA, Program Management, Production Support, Configuration Management & Change teams
- Contributed to Global Engineering Center’s Goals and Objectives formulation, KPI identification, Driver Measures, and Result Measures
- Implemented process improvement framework that reduced project cycle time by 5%, accelerating delivery schedules and increasing overall team productivity
- Managed project budgets exceeding $5 million, ensuring cost-effective solutions and maintaining project performance predictability
- Supervised team of engineers – Work tracking, performance assessment, career progression, engagement, hiring, retention
- Established a global program execution framework in 2024, significantly enhancing engineering capabilities and operational efficiency
- Developed a pioneering Impact Assessment Model in 2021 to assess risks within EAC-based governance frameworks, advancing program management excellence
- Awarded multiple honors, including Risk Fix, Case Study Analysis, Paper Presentation, and Star Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements across various competitions
- Authored an acclaimed research paper on an emotional competence assessment tool for project performance, earning recognition at Collins Aerospace in 2023
Senior Manager
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed end-to-end execution of a high-profile offset-based revenue program for composite bulk fuel transport tank design and prototype manufacturing
- Achieved Critical Design Review (CDR) completion by adeptly handling stakeholder coordination, execution challenges, and supplier networks
- Led core aerospace development projects, driving prototype manufacturing through effective cross-functional team orchestration and complex supplier management
Senior Project Manager
Cyient Ltd. / Cyient Europe Ltd.
01.2012 - 10.2018
- Directed a cross-functional team of 50+ in developing power distribution system hardware and software, from opportunity analysis to prototype creation
- Led and coordinated cross-functional teams for Engine Control Systems projects, managing delivery, sales, legal, finance, IT, and administrative functions across global operations
- Revitalized a critical software program for electronic controllers, driving process stabilization and deliverable prioritization to achieve product certification and renew contracts
- Contributed to the aerospace embedded systems Center of Excellence, providing technical expertise and innovative practices to enhance value creation
- Managed global projects across engineering, and pre-sales domains, optimizing operations and successfully closing a major deal that doubled business revenue for an EMEA client
- Participated in multiple audits – Stages of Involvement#2, 3, 4, PDR, CDR, and Stage Gates
- Pioneered aerospace solutions through effective engineering management and robust project governance, driving scalability, optimization, and enhanced global delivery
- Excelled in business development, managing and executing high-value bids ranging from $10M to larger amounts with success
- Champion of process creation, drafting policies that streamlined and standardized organizational processes
- Fostered engineering innovation, creating a framework that generated ideas and contributed to a 10% revenue increase over five years
Associate Project Manager
HCL Technologies Ltd. / HCL America Inc.
03.2008 - 01.2012
Senior Technical Engineer
AK Aerotek Software Center Pvt. Ltd.
06.2004 - 03.2008
Senior Consultant Engineer
Aeronautical Development Agency
11.2003 - 05.2004
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Management
Institute of Finance & International Management
Post Graduate Certification - Digital Signal Processing /Processors
Indian Institute of Science
Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunications
Bangalore University
Skills
- Program Management
- People Management
- Software Engineering Practices
- Strategic Planning & Leadership
- Financial and Budget Management
- Agile
- Scrum
- Pre-Sales Expertise
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Quality Management
- Design development
- Organizational improvement
- Root-cause analysis
- Global Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Collaborator
- Communicator
- Project scheduling
- Data-driven decision making
- Training and mentoring
- Project monitoring
- Budget oversight
- Project estimation
- Process development
- Cross-functional communication
- Product development
- Innovator
- Project plan development and oversight
- Proposal development
- KPI tracking
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget development
- Lean principles
- Purchasing and procurement
- Human resources management
- Multi-project management
- Iterative change management
- Lean six sigma
- Project goals and milestones
- Engineering standards
- Productivity improvement
- Innovation management
- Performance monitoring
- Stakeholder management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- KPI analysis
- Earned value analysis
- Budget management
- Forecasting and reporting
- Project implementation
- Prototype building
- Embedded systems
- Configuration management
- Hiring and training
- Design requirements
- Engineering development
- Project management processes
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Continuous improvement
- Risk management
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Successfully delivered [specific project] ahead of schedule by X% while staying within the budget of $[value].
- Created and executed a training program for self-managed teams, enhancing skill levels and reducing dependency by Y%.
- Streamlined communication processes, improving stakeholder satisfaction scores from X to Y.
- Managed conflicting stakeholder priorities, achieving consensus and delivering a project valued at $[value].
- Designed and implemented a risk management framework, reducing project risk occurrences by X%.
- Automated manual processes, resulting in a X% reduction in project timelines and saving $[amount] annually.
- Recognized for outstanding contributions to [specific project] or team performance.
- Received a client commendation for delivering exceptional results on a critical project.
- Honored for developing a tool/process that enhanced efficiency or reduced costs.
- Received a client commendation for delivering exceptional results on a critical project.
Certification
- Project Management Professional, PMI, 2024
- Certified PRINCE2 PM Practitioner, PeopleCert, 2017
- SAFe Scrum Master 6.0, SAFe, 2025
- Agile Scrum Master (ASM), Exin, 2017
- MS Project - Certified Technology Specialist, Microsoft, 2014
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, StarAgile, 2025
- ITIL Foundation Certified, Axelos, 2017
Languages
English
Hindi
Affiliations
- Member, Project Management Institute
- Scaled Agile Framework Foundational
- Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer
- Senior Member, Association of Computing Machinery
Timeline
Principal Engineer - Project
Collins Aerospace
10.2019 - Current
Senior Manager
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.
10.2018 - 09.2019
Senior Project Manager
Cyient Ltd. / Cyient Europe Ltd.
01.2012 - 10.2018
Associate Project Manager
HCL Technologies Ltd. / HCL America Inc.
03.2008 - 01.2012
Senior Technical Engineer
AK Aerotek Software Center Pvt. Ltd.
06.2004 - 03.2008
Senior Consultant Engineer
Aeronautical Development Agency
11.2003 - 05.2004
Post Graduate Certification - Digital Signal Processing /Processors
Indian Institute of Science
Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunications
Bangalore University
Post Graduate Diploma - Management
Institute of Finance & International Management
Publications
- Development of Emotional Competence Assessment Tool and Application to Improve Predictable Project Performance & Reporting, 2023
- Research Paper on Innovating to Create Value for Customers in Case of a Technology Firm, Convergence 2013, 2013
- Presented at ‘Convergence 2012’, 2012
- White paper on Alternate Configuration Management Arrangement During Serena Downtime
- White paper on Testing Function main and Macro Function through Cantata++
Target Functional Areas
- Project & Engineering
- Product Management
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/01/79
Publications
- Development of Emotional Competence Assessment Tool and Application to Improve Predictable Project Performance & Reporting, 2023
- Research Paper on Innovating to Create Value for Customers in Case of a Technology Firm, Convergence 2013, 2013
- Presented at ‘Convergence 2012’, 2012
- White paper on Alternate Configuration Management Arrangement During Serena Downtime
- White paper on Testing Function main and Macro Function through Cantata++
Target Functional Areas
- Project & Engineering
- Product Management
Software
Microsoft Projects
EY Capital Edge
Tortoise SVN
Serena Dimensions
IBM DOORS
Siemens Polarion
Understand for C
Jira
MS Office
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