SUJEET VN
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive program oversight and strategic leadership experience at Rossell Techsys. Proficient in Lean Six Sigma methodology, resulting in significant cost reductions and enhanced operational efficiency. Strong problem-solving skills combined with effective relationship-building with clients and team members. Committed to driving customer satisfaction and positive outcomes through exceptional service delivery while managing P&L accounts.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager-Program Management & EWIS
Merlinhawk Aerospace
Bengaluru
02.2025 - Current
- Ensured compliance with aerospace industry standards through effective operations management.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for aerospace projects, maximizing efficiency.
- Cultivated relationships with clients and stakeholders to drive business growth initiatives.
- Managed cross-functional teams to meet product development, cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
- Tracked monthly sales, generating reports to inform business development strategies.
- Monitored financial performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
- Developed strategic plans that improved operational efficiency and workforce productivity.
- Formulated service and sales strategies to boost retention and increase revenue.
Assistant General Manager Program Management
Rossell Techsys
Bengaluru
04.2015 - 02.2025
- Managed research and new product development programs in aerospace and defense sectors.
- Oversaw new product development processes to align with customer requirements.
- Liaised with cross-functional teams during FAI and configuration control for program compliance.
- Directed execution of Boeing programs, achieving 99% on-time delivery and 100% first pass quality.
- Executed risk management strategies and utilized business scorecards to enhance profitability.
- Conducted 1.8K customer meetings to strengthen stakeholder relations and ensure alignment.
- Steered $6 million/year supply chain initiative, realizing 11% savings against budget.
- Instrumental in Lean project success, generating $210K savings and earning environmental award.
Operations Head
MIAS
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Fostered the growth of an e-commerce start-up by developing sourcing strategies, optimizing inventory management, and enhancing order fulfillment processes.
- Founded operational frameworks and supply-chain strategies to pioneer the start-up's growth trajectory.
- Partnered with 3PL vendors to optimize service levels and reduce associated costs.
- Streamlined order fulfillment process to emphasize on-time delivery for competitive advantage.
Senior Manager Supply Chain
Safran Engineering Services
08.2014 - 09.2014
- Led substantial procurement initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier management for a leading aerospace firm, achieving significant budget savings and efficiency gains.
- Negotiated critical service level agreements with major industry partners, fostering robust relationships.
- Executed substantial offshoring of engineering work orders with top-tier suppliers, resulting in efficiency gains.
- Administered an annual procurement program worth approximately $6M, securing 11% savings compared to the budget.
- Orchestrated a comprehensive supplier management program encompassing software to hardware and consultancy services.
- Spearheaded onboarding of 69 subcontractors within a significantly reduced lead time, showcasing efficient process improvement.
- Drove a Lean Six Sigma project that saved $210K and earned Safran an Environmental Excellence Award.
Senior Executive Training & Sourcing
CRANES SOFTWARE
08.2007 - 08.2014
- Enhanced sales and customer acquisition for software training and sourcing within the technology sector, demonstrating strong negotiation and business development skills.
- Executed service contracts and confidentiality agreements to fortify relationships and protect corporate interests.
- Expanded operational capacity by deploying significantly greater number of resources compared to the precedent year.
- Identified and capitalized on emerging business opportunities within the customer base.
- Catapulted clientele by acquiring 233 customer accounts, igniting a 43% year-over-year upturn in sales revenue.
- Formulated and implemented training strategies for an extensive roster of 1200 resources.
- Successfully executed account expansion and resource deployment strategies to boost growth and market penetration.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Narsee Monjee Management Institute of Studies
Mumbai01-2026
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
SJCIT
Bangalore09.2001
Skills
- Adaptive communication
- Effective negotiation
- Situational leadership
- Bid management
- Innovative problem-solving
- Collaborative teamwork
- Cost and quality control
- Advanced project planning
- AS9100 and ISO standards
- Compliance management
- Lean Six Sigma methodology
- Procurement and supply chain management
- Data analytics
- Change management
- Program oversight
- Risk management strategies
- Strategic leadership
- Cross-functional team management
Certification
- Risk Management Professional, Project Management Institute, 01/01/24
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 01/01/20
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, SAFRAN University, 01/01/14
Accomplishments
- Steered a $6 million/year supply chain management initiative, securing an impressive 11% savings against budget.
- Instrumental in a Lean project success, resulting in $210K savings and securing an environmental award for Safran.
- Portfolio management of $90M.
- Managing ON time and FPQ deliverables ~ 15k/yr.
- Consistent with customer satisfaction of 9.5 on a scale of 10.
Projects
Fighter Jets, Bombers, Transport & Surveillance Aircraft, Munition & explosives. Worked closely with Boeing , , BDL, RCI. Managed large portfolio of $90M, aerospace, Defense, Electronics and Remote control warfare Systems.
Hobbies and Interests
- Badminton enthusiast
- Technology Innovation Enthusiast
- Strategic Chess Competitor
Languages
- English
- Malayalam
- Kannada
- Hindi
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)
C1
kannada
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
General Manager-Program Management & EWIS
Merlinhawk Aerospace
02.2025 - Current
Assistant General Manager Program Management
Rossell Techsys
04.2015 - 02.2025
Operations Head
MIAS
09.2014 - 04.2015
Senior Manager Supply Chain
Safran Engineering Services
08.2014 - 09.2014
Senior Executive Training & Sourcing
CRANES SOFTWARE
08.2007 - 08.2014
MBA - Operations Management
Narsee Monjee Management Institute of Studies
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
SJCIT
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