Shashank Ranjan

About Shashank Ranjan

Program Manager | MBA | U.S-based | H1-B Selected FY2025 | Global Ops & Digital StrategyI’m a results-driven Program Manager with 9+ years’ experience across tech, manufacturing, automotive, and public sector industries — transforming high-complexity problems into scalable outcomes. I specialize in- Leading cross-border, multi-million-dollar programs- Enabling digital transformation via strategic PMO frameworks- Delivering customer-obsessed operational excellenceA proud IIT graduate + MBA from Babson, I bring a unique balance of data fluency, global stakeholder management, and end-to-end execution. From startups to ministries, I’ve- Generated $20M+ impact through efficiency gains- Elevated project visibility through agile & OKR-driven systems- Driven 96% forecast accuracy in volatile industriesI thrive on building bridges between tech and business, vision and delivery, complexity and clarity. With my H1-B FY25 already selected, I’m ready to transition into my next challenge with a U.S-based innovation-led team. Actively open to Program/Project Management, Strategy, Operations, or PMO Leadership roles across tech, logistics, cloud, or AI verticals. Let’s connect and explore how we can co-create transformational growth.

Experience

1. Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

   JSW Steel USA

   Sep 2024 — Present · Baytown, TX, US

   Strategic FP & A leader driving financial transformation at JSW Steel (USA) Inc, specializing in financial systems modernization, cost optimization, and data-driven decision-making to enhance efficiency and profitability.Key Initiatives- FP & A SaaS Platform Implementation: Led adopting a modern FP & A platform, streamlining data collection, automating reporting, and enabling real-time dashboards for senior management. Managed stakeholder buy-in, vendor evaluation, and system integration- Cost Forecasting Model: Developed a precision forecasting model for 3,449 SKUs post-COVID, integrating SKU rates, per-unit costs, production volumes, and historical probability factors to enhance financial accuracy.Performance Impact- Time Efficiency: Cut daily processing time by 81%(130 → 25 minutes), saving 525 minutes weekly- Cost Savings: Secured a $0.5M five-year FP & A contract, saving $0.05M annually- Forecasting Accuracy: Achieved 96% accuracy (Dec 2024), reducing NSR by 13%($320/NT → $279/NT)- Financial Impact: Increased EBITDA by $0.12M (Jan 2025).Achievements- Operational Efficiency: Automated data refresh every 30 minutes via API integration (SAP, UKG, JPTS)- Strategic Decision-Making: Provided SKU-level visibility with interactive dashboards for real-time insights- Cost Optimization: Identified cost-saving opportunities, reducing NSR and boosting profitability- Organizational Impact: Recognized by senior leadership and CFO, setting new financial planning standards- Future Value Creation: Laid the foundation for automation and model expansion into other cost centers.

Education

• Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Quantitative Finance, Strategy, and Economics

• Delhi Public School - Navi Mumbai

  High School Diploma, Mathematics

  2001 — 2011

• Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering

• University of South Florida Muma College of Business

  Post Graduate Certificate Program, The Impact of Fintech: AI, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and the Future of Business

Skills

• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Windows
• Photoshop
• Matlab
• C
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Solidworks
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• C++
• Mechanical Engineering
• Autocad
• Engineering
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Word
• Management
• English
• Research