Ponnada Ramesh , PMP

Experience

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  ODIN technical services

  Sept 2005 - Feb 2006

  As Engineer

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  Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

  Jul 2006 - May 2011

  As the head of the South India E & E Department Automation projects, this role involves full accountability for overseeing projects from initiation to closure. Additionally, significant contributions are made to the development of PLC & SCADA programming, as well as electrical installation and commissioning.The key responsibilities include:• Activity and Resource Planning: Strategically planning project activities and efficiently allocating resources to ensure successful project execution.• Organizing and Motivating a Project Team: Building and leading a cohesive project team, inspiring them to perform at their best throughout the project lifecycle.• Controlling Time Management: Managing project schedules and timelines effectively to meet project milestones and deadlines.• Cost Estimating and Budget Development: Estimating project costs accurately and creating budgets to manage project finances efficiently.• Ensuring Customer Satisfaction: Focusing on meeting and exceeding customer expectations, ensuring high levels of satisfaction with project deliverables.• Analyzing and Managing Project Risk: Identifying potential risks that could impact project success and developing strategies to mitigate or manage these risks.• Monitoring and Controlling Project Progress: Continuously monitoring project progress, identifying any deviations from the plan, and taking corrective actions as needed.• Analyzing and Submitting RFQ/RFIs: Analyzing Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Information (RFI) documents, and submitting relevant responses to potential clients.Overall, this role carries significant responsibilities, from project planning to risk management, with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and successful project delivery. Show less

  • Deputy Manager- Projects and Automation

    Jun 2010 - May 2011

  • Asst. Manager- Projects and Automation

    Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

  • Sr. Executive

    Jul 2006 - Jun 2008
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  Signode

  Jun 2011 - Feb 2020

  •Responsible for Program/Projects Management, my role involves driving projects using PLM methodology (from Project initiation to Closure) and utilizing necessary software tools. key responsibilities encompass the following:• Collaborating with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and technical feasibility.• Creating a comprehensive project plan to monitor and track progress, including the development and tracking of the project budget.• Developing and maintaining detailed project documentation.• Working with relevant departments to ensure adequate resource availability and allocation.• Ensuring on-time project delivery within scope and budget, without compromising on quality.• Conducting risk assessments and formulating mitigation plans to minimize project risks.• Collaborating closely with the team to address issues, conflicts, and dependencies, ensuring timely project completion.• Tracking project progress and escalating any significant issues to the management team as necessary.• Defining change control processes and implementing procedures to support the achievement of project objectives.• Facilitating meetings with stakeholders, product owners, and other project teams, ensuring clear communication of meeting minutes and action items.• Providing daily and weekly status reports to stakeholders, keeping them informed of the project's progress.• Continuously analyzing existing processes and striving for improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.• Leading and motivating the team to achieve project goals.• Collaborating on the development of the annual department budget in alignment with Signode LRP plan. Show less Taking care of signode O & M contract's and new projectsWork closely with the team to resolve issues, conflicts, and dependencies to ensure timely project delivery.• Track project progress and escalate issues to the management team as required.• Define the change control process and implement procedures to support the achievement of project objectives.• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, product owners other project teams and ensure that the meeting minutes and action items are communicated clearly.• Provide daily and weekly status reports to stakeholders on the project progress.• Continuously analyze the current processes and work on improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.• Lead and motivate the team to accomplish. Show less

  • Sr. Manager- Projects

    Jan 2014 - Feb 2020

  • Manager- Projects and O&M

    Jun 2011 - Jan 2014
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  Falcon Autotech

  Feb 2020 - now

  •Managed the complete project department and successfully executed $55million worth of projects within a year. My responsibilities encompassed providing strategic guidance to teams and project managers to achieve the organization's objectives and goals. I emphasized clear communication of the project scope, offering achievable and effective direction to motivate the project managers.•One of my key roles was evaluating and presenting project/program earned values to management. Additionally, I played a crucial part in assisting and training project managers in best practices and other project-related skills. handled resource and capacity issues, effectively resolving them with cross-functional teams.•As a key member, played an instrumental role in driving the development of a customized Project Management System (PMS) tool. This tool was tailored to meet the organization's requirements, vision, and mission, streamlining project management processes.•By evaluating existing project management policies and procedures within the organization. This includes reviewing project documentation, analyzing historical project data, and seeking feedback from stakeholders. Based on the assessment, I identify any gaps, inefficiencies, or areas where current policies might be outdated or inadequate. • Conduct research on industry best practices and standards related to project management. This includes studying frameworks such as PMBOK or PRINCE2 to incorporate proven methodologies into the new policies.•Establishing project governance frameworks, defining project management methodologies.•Continuously evaluating project management processes and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.•Providing training and support to project managers and team members to enhance their project management skills and knowledge.•Measuring the effectiveness and impact of the PMO's initiatives and communicating these metrics to senior management. Show less •Leading the complete project department and executed 2400 million rupees projects in a year.•Responsible for proving strategic guidance to teams and Project managers, defining strategies to achieve the organisation’s objectives/goals.•Clear communication on Project Scope statement, Providing clear achievable and effective direction and motivation to the project managersEvaluate and present project /program earned values to management. •Helping & Training project managers on best practices and other project related skills.•Negotiating stakeholder issues and resolving problems at the organizational level•Negotiating resource and capacity issues and resolving problems with cross functional teams.•Key member driving the developing in customised PMS tool •Established process for project management in line to meet organization requirements /vision/ mission•Responsible for change control and risk management of programs/projects.•Working with Project managers to ensure Project schedules are established accurately reflecting engineer skills and capabilities •Working the regional Installation management teams to help develop and execute best practices of site and installation management. The goal is to enable teams to conduct installation and site management efforts at customer sites under the safest conditions, providing the highest quality and customer satisfaction..Responsible for the day to day management of large projects defining and managing scope, budget, timelines and quality, with full responsibility and authority to complete the assigned project• Maintains project plans, anticipates, mitigates and manages project risks and creates and implements strategies to mitigate shortfalls in project timeline and budget• Ensures the project follows established client and specific processes including Statement of Work (SoW), Installation Guides ,• Defines project scope and leads the development, documentation & implementation of large projects. Show less

  • Deputy General Manager

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Assistant General Manager

    Feb 2020 - Feb 2022