SHIRISH KALBHOR
Project Manager
Summary
Agile Project Manager (PMP®) with 9+ years of experience | 15% efficiency gains on BMW EV projects | 35% faster defect resolution | Passionate about lean and results-driven execution
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Technical Project Manager
KPIT Technologies
10.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: www.kpit.com
- Enhanced project completion efficiency by 15% through thorough program planning and oversight
- Collaborated with stakeholders to discern requirements and negotiate scope, aligning program initiatives with overarching company objectives for strategic impact
- Reduced project delays by 30% through preemptive identification, assessment, and management of project risks
- Fostered a collaborative culture resulting in a 10% increase in team productivity and a 15% improvement in team member satisfaction and retention rates
- Managed program budget totaling €5M annually with a 95% accuracy rate in cost tracking and forecasting, resulting in €350K in annual savings
- Ensured 98% customer satisfaction by implementing quality control measures, leading to a 20% reduction in defects and rework
- Orchestrated a pioneering project in propulsion, earning the prestigious Award for Practice Excellence; Recognized as a Distinguished Contributor for driving impactful project outcomes and selected for The High Flyers for revolutionizing operational processes.
Senior Manager
Tata Motors Limited
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: www.tatamotors.com
- Cooperated with cross-functional teams, resulting in a 25% increase in alignment between business vision and technical solutions for connected vehicle features across Tata Passenger, Electric, and Commercial Vehicles
- Spearheaded feasibility assessments and Proof of Concept (POC) initiatives with advanced engineering and research teams, successfully transitioning approximately 80% of connected vehicle concepts into production
- Played a key role in developing technical requirements, leading to a 15% improvement in integrating technical specifications into architecture specifications for vehicles, cloud platforms, and mobile application systems from scratch
- Explored emerging technologies with TM European Technical Center (TMETC) and collaborated with technology partners/startups
- Validated concepts for potential future integration, resulting in a 40% increase in the identification of innovative solutions for smart vehicle features
- Drove a quality improvement initiative leading to a 30% surge in customer satisfaction scores; lauded by the Quality Head and VP for initiating impactful changes and exceeding audit expectations
- Acknowledged for supporting the World Class Quality audit
- Www.tatamotors.com
Project Engineer
Tata Motors Limited
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: www.tatamotors.com
- Provide comprehensive project management support by assisting with day-to-day activities, conducting data analysis, facilitating communication, documentation, and coordinating project meetings and administrative tasks
- A Method And A System For Dynamically Managing Trip Of A Vehicle In Real-Time
- Www.tatamotors.com
Education
Masters of Engineering - VLSI & Embedded Systems
University of Pune
01.2017
Skills
- Agile Project Management
- Technical Program Delivery
- Cognitive agility
- Scrum Master
- Process Improvement
- New Product Development
Certification
- Project Management Professional - PMP
- Certified Scrum Master - CSM
- PRINCE II
Languages
English (Fluent)
Hindi (Fluent)
German (Basics)
Patents and Copyrights
- Patent - A Method And A System For Dynamically Managing Trip Of A Vehicle In Real-Time
- 16+ Copyrights in Connectivity domain
- 7+ Publications in international journals and conferences including IEEE.
Accomplishments
- Breakthrough achievement award for implementing new process which reduced approval time in change management by 15%
- Award for Practice Excellence - Excellence in operation process improvement
- Distinguished Contributor - Efficiency improvement in project planning
- Highflier - Maintaining consistent project health for entire quarter
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