Yash Dudani
Ahmedabad
Summary
Results-driven Program/Delivery Manager with 12 years of experience in end-to-end product and platform management within regulated environments. Led cross-functional execution, product lifecycle governance, and compliance-driven delivery. Skilled in aligning business objectives with operational execution, enhancing delivery reliability, and facilitating timely market entry across diverse stakeholder ecosystems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
InventIndia Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
12.2023 - Current
- Led $850,000+ (₹7,00,00,000+) end-to-end project lifecycle (Scope → POC → Prototype → Patent → Launch → Manufacturing) using MS Projects, Asana and Agile delivery practices, with 5 projects resulting in granted patents.
- Built and motivated cross-functional teams (ID/mechanical/electronics) to achieve on-time product launches.
- Enabled ₹50,00,000 in contract wins by validating delivery feasibility and aligning execution plans with client commitments using Freshsales CRM.
- Reduced vendor lead time by 20% and improved delivery forecasting by 15% through audits and development processes, resulting in ₹5L+ savings.
Project & Plant Quality (APU Engineer)
Valeo India Pvt. Ltd.
Sanand
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Led IATF 16949 certification at Sanand plant—successfully cleared Stage 1 & Stage 2 audits under tight timelines, ensuring comprehensive QMS rollout and audit closure.
- Executed APQP/PPAP for 5 suppliers, including PFMEA/control plans and supplier development activities to enhance quality assurance.
Manager – Project
MOBA Mobile Automation India Pvt. Ltd.
Gandhinagar
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Delivered 10+ product launches with ATEX/PESO/CE certifications on budget/scope by utilizing jigs/prototypes to enhance production efficiency.
- Developed ISO 9001:2015 QMS from scratch; achieved 5-year certification with 0 NCs in audits.
Sr. Project Engineer – New Product Development
Radiant Complast Pvt. Ltd.
Sanand
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Facilitated RFQ-to-production for injection molded plastic parts (Honda, Ford, Tata) through APQP documentation, prototypes, and jigs/fixtures, maintained alignment with customer specifications.
Consultant Engineer
4C Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Delivered ISO 9001/IATF certifications + 5S/Lean/Kaizen implementations for client process improvements.
Education
B.E. - Automobile Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat, India01.2013
PMP
PMI
Lead Auditor - ISO 9001
Internal Auditor - IATF 16949
Skills
- Program governance
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- Change Control
- APQP
- PPAP
- Certifications
- ISO 9001 , IATF 16949
Career Impact Highlights
- Managed multiple product development programs with budgets up to ₹7,00,00,000 (~USD 850K) from concept to mass production readiness.
- Played a key project leadership role in 5 patent-backed product initiatives under the InventIndia portfolio.
- Delivered measurable improvements including 20% vendor lead-time reduction, 15% forecasting accuracy improvement, and ₹5,00,000+ annual cost savings.
Timeline
Project Manager
InventIndia Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
12.2023 - Current
Project & Plant Quality (APU Engineer)
Valeo India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2022 - 11.2023
Manager – Project
MOBA Mobile Automation India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 10.2022
Sr. Project Engineer – New Product Development
Radiant Complast Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 09.2017
Consultant Engineer
4C Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
06.2013 - 04.2015
B.E. - Automobile Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
PMP
PMI
Lead Auditor - ISO 9001
Internal Auditor - IATF 16949