Logesh Shankar Somasundaram
Senior Project Program Manager @Vestas-American Wind Technology, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Project Program Manager @Vestas-American Wind Technology, Inc
Houston, TX, US
In this role, I am accountable to lead a comprehensive cross functional team to safe-launch high complex projects under fast-faced environment with prominent level of adherence to Safety, Quality, Time & Cost. Predominantly managed complex project from NPI phase to the safe launch technology transfers in production facilities and securing efficient ramp up and deliveries. • Lead complex projects end-to-end and ensure project remains within the agreed scope.• Managed multiple sub-projects which all align to ONE-PLAN • Build a Project Initiation document and acquire buy-in from all stakeholders for Steerco/Senior Management approvals• Developed Project Framework & Governance model. Own the project team, timelines, milestones, decision making• Ensured Projects are executed on time fulfilling Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost Targets as per Plan & project KPI’s.• Integrated multi-disciplinary cross functional team with defined RACI towards aligned plan, scope and deliverables.• Managed an active comprehensive Risk & Issue Management Plan with mitigations.• Periodic multi-disciplinary project reviews to secure timely deliverables with quality & cost compliance• Celebrated and cheered the project team for major milestone targets.• Presented Senior Leadership /Stakeholders with real-time project progress reports• Run meetings with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and perform project performance reviews.• Mentor Co-working Project Managers with my learnings and best practices.
EDUCATION
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Bharathiar University
Master of Business Management, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
SKILLS
ABOUT LOGESH SHANKAR SOMASUNDARAM
Senior Project/Program Manager (Director) with extensive experience in executing complex projects end-to-end under fast-paced environment.• Experience in creating and leading projects that help organizations to meet the business objectives and long/short term strategies with the KPI’s/targets on Safety-Quality-Cost-Delivery (SQDC). • Ability to Lead diverse cross functional workforce demonstrating strong leadership in project management, change management, resource management.• Expertise to define risks & mitigate, communicate & achieve business goals, collaborate, manage risks, break complex issues into controllable parts. • Hold diverse background in Technical and Project Management skills, experience in creating road maps, vision, strategies with business stakeholder and resource management. • I see myself as a multi-skilled professional with a global mind-set and significant track record of executing complex functional projects globally. • Experience in handling multi-cultural resources and secure stakeholder expectations by taking full responsibility for the delivery of project objectives. • Extensively travelled across different countries for Business purposes and managed well to connect and work with people from diverse cultures.• I keep the project team motivated all through the projects & leading them on the success factors for being a winning team.• Proficiency with Project Management tools such as MSP, Share points, R&I Manager, Power BI, SAP PPM, Cost Planning, Resource Management etc.• Experienced with larger customer environment spreading across India, China, Europe, AME & LATAM.• Vendor management, Supply chain management, Quality Management etc.• Highly Collaborative, Enthusiastic and Supportive• Ability to connect with others, committed to build team spirit and have desire to see people succeed.• Good Communication & Presentation skills | Motivating & influencing CFT• 15+ Yrs professional experience in Project Management• Open-minded and attracted by an international and high pace environment.• Ability to take ownership and effectively engage in continuous improvements. • Willing to take up ‘New Challenges’, learn & adapt fast to environment• Overall 24yrs of professional working background across industries
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