SHIVAJI GADEKAR
Pune,MH
Summary
I am a highly accomplished Program Manager with extensive experience in the Automotive, Defense, Aerospace, and Manufacturing industries. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven ability to leverage Agile methodologies to streamline processes, enhance operational efficiency, and manage substantial budgets effectively. My work has consistently resulted in strategic growth and exceptional project outcomes, positioning me as a leader in managing complex program lifecycles.
Professional program management professional with proven track record in leading complex projects and driving impactful results. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring dependable performance, and adaptability to evolving needs. Expertise in strategic planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, coupled with exceptional problem-solving and leadership abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr.Program Manager - Program Management
Centum T&S Pvt. Ltd.
01.2025 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing the entire program management lifecycle through the planning, execution, and completion of manufacturing programs
- Directed all aspects of program management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling, ensuring successful project outcomes
- Managed multiple concurrent manufacturing programs, overseeing budgets exceeding $5M, consistently ensuring delivery within scope and on schedule
- Implemented Agile frameworks, resulting in a 20% reduction in delivery time through streamlined production cycles
- Led cross-functional teams comprising engineering, procurement, and operations personnel, fostering seamless project execution from inception to completion
- Developed and maintained comprehensive program roadmaps, managed risk registers, and facilitated clear stakeholder communication plans
- Enhanced the utilization of MS Project and Excel-based dashboards optimizing KPI tracking and providing detailed progress reports to senior leadership
- Achievements:
- Agile Implementation Success
- Achieved a 20% reduction in project delivery time by implementing Agile frameworks
- Delivered 30% cost savings via process optimization
- Consistently delivered multi-million dollar manufacturing programs on time and within budget
Program Manager - Program Management
Centum T&S Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Responsible for overseeing the entire program management lifecycle
- Provided project progress updates, maintaining transparency and alignment with project standards
- Managed various programs, guaranteeing projects met objectives and complied with quality standards
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve key project milestones
- Developed comprehensive project plans and timelines, vigilantly monitoring progress and delivering timely status reports
- Identified and mitigated project risks, minimizing disruptions to project schedules and budgets
- Managed project budgets effectively, ensuring projects stayed within allocated resources
- Integrated stringent quality control measures throughout project lifecycles
- Achievements:
- Successfully managed and completed various programs, ensuring all project aligned with objectives and complied with quality standards
- Effectively identified and mitigated project risks, ensuring that project timelines and budgets experienced minimal disruption
- Managed project budgets which insured all projects remained within allocated resources
Assistant Manager - Program Management
Centum T&S Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for supporting the project and program managers in all their tasks. Duties included project planning and risk management.
- Provided support in project planning, coordination, and tracking to ensure successful project completion.
- Supported program managers in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects.
- Assisted in the development of project plans and documentation, maintaining detailed records.
- Coordinated project activities and tracked progress against established timelines, insuring timely completion.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration between project team members, improving team efficiency.
- Provided administrative and logistical support, and assisted identifying and mitigating risks.
- Achievements:
- Supported comprehensive project planning, coordination, and tracking facilitating successful project completion.
- Contributed to effective planning, execution, and monitoring. This guaranteed all projects were coordinated efficiently and with minimum supervision.
- Coordinated and tracked all project activities, insuring all tasks were aligned with project timelines improving delivery times.
Deputy Manager Engineering
Pricol Corporate Service Limited
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for all functions for engineering projects, with emphasis on team leadership, budget control, project supervision and project deliverable quality control.
- Overseeing engineering projects, ensuring adherence to established timelines and specifications.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve technical issues and maintain progress.
- Developed technical specifications and documentation for engineering projects to support project requirements.
- Supervised and provided leadership to a team of engineers and technicians.
- Monitored project budgets to guarantee adherence to allocated resources and financial guidelines.
- Oversaw quality control and assurance processes, ensuring high project deliverable compliance
- Achievements:
- Successfully managed new product development from concept to mass production
Assistant Manager Program Management & Engineering
Pricol Corporate Service Limited
01.2015 - 07.2019
- Responsible for the integration of program management and engineering duties. Responsibilities involve the development of project strategies, cross-functional team management, ensuring technical issues are resolved, and project management support.
- Integrated program management and engineering functions to streamline project delivery processes.
- Contributed to the development of project strategies and plans, enhancing overall project effectiveness.
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between engineering and program management departments.
- Supported project teams in resolving technical challenges, ensuring project milestones were met.
- Tracked project progress and reported on key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring accountability.
- Assisted in developing and implementing project management processes and procedures, improving project outcomes.
- Achievements:
- Improved collaboration between engineering and program management teams, streamlining overall project delivery.
- Successfully supported project teams in solving complex technical challenges and accomplishing project targets efficiently.
- Accurately tracked project progress, ensuring that key performance indicators (KPIs) were met.
Sr. Specialist - Program Management & Engineering
Pricol Corporate Service Limited
04.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided project team support, developed internal training programs to advance expertise in industry tools and techniques, as well as manage budgets and schedules.
- Provided technical and specialized experience in Program Management for complex projects.
- Supported project teams in resolving complex technical challenges.
- Developed and implemented program management best practices and associated processes.
- Conducted training sessions to advance project teams expertise in the associated tools and techniques
- Managed project documentation and verified compliance with quality standards.
- Assisted in the development of project budgets and schedules to optimize project performance.
- Achievements:
- Improved Program Management processes via implementation of industry best practices.
- Developed Project Management training programs which reduced complexity and improved efficiency.
- Helped project budgets and schedules, which created optimized projects
Sr. Engineer Product Development Engineering
Pricol Corporate Service Limited
02.2011 - 03.2013
- Responsible for ensuring alignment with customer specifications and new product launches, customer service, as well as documentation required for testing and manufacturing.
- Oversaw product development engineering through all stages of the product development lifecycle (PDLC).
- Engineered new product development from concept through launch.
- Managed customer inquiries and escalated them to appropriate teams for prompt resolution.
- Collaborated with end customers to review new product specifications and validation.
- Supported hardware design, BOM release, and SCM activities, ensuring an efficient manufacturing lifecycle.
- Developed testing and manufacturing documentation for instrument clusters.
- Planned and executed project activities within allocated budgets and deadlines.
- Achievements:
- Successfully managed new product development from ideation to mass production.
Design Engineer - Electronics & Electrical
Electronica Machine Tools Limited
06.2008 - 01.2011
- Responsible for electrical designs of machine tools to ensure they are created correctly, safely, and efficiently, as well as helping the manufacturing teams with any type of technical assistance to assist with the project.
- Engineered electrical and electronic designs for machine tools providing support throughout their product lifecycle.
- Developed and maintained technical specifications and documentation to support the manufacturing process.
- Conducted thorough testing and analysis of electrical and electronic systems to ensure system reliability.
- Collaborated across multiple departments to integrate electrical and electronic components seamlessly.
- Provided technical support during manufacturing and testing phases, ensuring designs were correctly implements.
- Verified code compliance by adhering to all electrical and safety standards.
- Achievements:
- Designed and implemented electrical systems for machine tools, ensuring high rates of efficiency.
- Reduced component costs, which optimized various design projects
- Successfully integrated electrical systems with collaborative team support and participation insuring minimum downtime
Design Engineer - Electronics & Electrical
Litel Infrared Systems Pvt. Ltd.
04.2006 - 05.2008
- Electronics and electrical infrared system design, system compliance and design implementation.
- Engineered electronic and electrical circuits for infrared systems and circuits.
- Developed technical specifications and documentation supporting circuit designs.
- Conducted testing and analysis of infrared systems for compliance and performance characteristics.
- Worked collaboratively with manufacturing to implement design improvements.
- Troubleshooted design/technical issues.
- Verified code compliance with all safety regulatory standards.
- Achievements:
- Improved the efficiency of infrared sensor designs through improved circuit design and components.
- Worked with manufacturing teams on improved design concepts which supported better manufacturing outcomes.
- Troubleshooted tech issues that improved quality and limited downtime for the project.
R&D Engineer - Electronics
Ascent Power Systems Pvt. Ltd.
08.2004 - 03.2006
- Focused on power designs and implement testing to create prototypes for eventual mass production.
- Performed research and development tasks in the field of electronics.
- Designed and tested electronic circuits and systems in a variety of devices.
- Developed initial engineering prototypes in conjunction with a multi-disciplined team.
- Analyzed test data generated, and prepared required technical reporting
- Collaborated with other teams to improve product designs overall.
- Selected components for new designs insuring proper utilization and compliance.
- Achievements:
- Contributed to enhancements of various designs of Ascent Power systems.
- Collaborative design projects supported reduced design times and improved outputs.
- Selection of product components enhanced overall durability and reliability of the power systems
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics
Shivaji University
Kolhapur, Maharashtra07.2004
Skills
- Technical Skills: Agile Methodologies, Scrum, EVMS, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Risk Mitigation, FMEA, SWOT, JIRA, MS Project
- Soft Skills: Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Adaptability, Problem-solving
- Core Competencies: Program Lifecycle Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Budgetary Control, Risk Assessment & Mitigation, Stakeholder Alignment
- Strategic planning
- Project leadership
- Scope management
- Problem-solving skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Risk management
- Decision-making
- Budget management
- Analytical skills
Certification
- Free Introduction_ PMI Authorized On-demand PMP Exam Prep (PMI - 2025)
- Project Management Professional PMP (PMI - 2025)
- Generative AI Overview for Project Managers (PMI - 2025)
- Free Introduction_ Basics of Disciplined Agile Online Course (PMI - 2025)
- SAFe: introduction to SAFE (Simplilearn - 2025)
LANGUAGES
English, Hindi, Marathi
Timeline
Sr.Program Manager - Program Management
Centum T&S Pvt. Ltd.
01.2025 - Current
Program Manager - Program Management
Centum T&S Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - 12.2024
Assistant Manager - Program Management
Centum T&S Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 01.2022
Deputy Manager Engineering
Pricol Corporate Service Limited
07.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager Program Management & Engineering
Pricol Corporate Service Limited
01.2015 - 07.2019
Sr. Specialist - Program Management & Engineering
Pricol Corporate Service Limited
04.2013 - 01.2015
Sr. Engineer Product Development Engineering
Pricol Corporate Service Limited
02.2011 - 03.2013
Design Engineer - Electronics & Electrical
Electronica Machine Tools Limited
06.2008 - 01.2011
Design Engineer - Electronics & Electrical
Litel Infrared Systems Pvt. Ltd.
04.2006 - 05.2008
R&D Engineer - Electronics
Ascent Power Systems Pvt. Ltd.
08.2004 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics
Shivaji University
Hobbies and Interests
Technology, Travel, Reading, Movies, Cricket
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