Sameel Salim
Ho Chi Min City
Summary
With over 10 plus years of Electronics Project management experience, I understand the scope of projects in the context of the "big picture" and lead colleagues, suppliers and engineers to a similar understanding
· I use project timelines in conjunction with risk assessments to achieve successful results.
· My ability to maintain effective communication, costing,P&L ,team Management accurately identifying a projects scope and resources are key to achieving a successful outcome while maintaining a highly functioning work environment
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
JABIL, HCMC
03.2023 - Current
- Orchestrated multiple $200 million projects from NPi to mass production, ensuring seamless execution and successful deliveries
- Collaborated closely with R&D teams to coordinate Design Validation Testing (DVT) and Engineering Validation Testing (EVT) builds, integrating project timelines and objectives
- Conducted in-depth DFX evaluations with the team, optimizing designs for manufacturability, cost, and reliability
- Utilized technical expertise to resolve complex issues, employing a solutions-oriented approach to overcome project hurdles and ensure continuous progress
- Led cross-functional teams across various $200 million projects, aligning project goals with specific customer needs, from conceptualization to product acceptance
- Developed and executed comprehensive project plans focused on KPIs, managing timelines, quality, and costs within set constraints
- Acted as the primary liaison between customers, vendors, stakeholders, and project sponsors, ensuring effective communication and alignment of objectives
- Implemented proactive risk mitigation strategies, identifying potential project risks, and developing action plans to minimize their impact on project delivery
- Facilitated activities within the R&D team, driving necessary adjustments as per project management duties to meet project milestones and goals
- Accountable for project success, diligently reporting status, implementing solutions, and recommending improvements to stakeholders
- Identified potential issues, offered alternative solutions, and optimized processes to streamline operations and reduce costs
- Proactively drove continuous improvement through trend analysis and effective communication mediums.
Project Manager
SFO TECHNOLOGIES
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Serve as the primary interface between customers and internal engineering teams, overseeing project activities from initiation to production launch
- Coordinate and manage a diverse array of stakeholders, including engineers across various disciplines like Concept, Analog & Digital, Component, Test, Process, Production, and Quality
- Develop comprehensive project plans, resource requirements, and strategies aligned with technical specifications and overall project costs for final approval during key project meetings
- Ensure projects meet stringent quality, yield, and productivity standards while also maintaining adherence to established profit margins
- Maintain meticulous action plans for projects, ensuring adherence to budget constraints, smooth operations, and compliance with ISO and international standards, confidentiality, and safety regulations
- Utilize technical expertise to devise optimal action plans based on processes, theories, and concepts, resolving intricate interdepartmental issues through collaborative brainstorming with stakeholders
- Manage critical processes such as Prototype Orders, RFQ Processes, Tooling Orders, and material procurement, ensuring compliance with agreed-upon timelines and service agreements
- Identify and proactively address project gaps or risks, escalating critical issues to senior management for immediate resolution and ensuring smooth technical interfaces throughout product development
- Monitor overall business metrics including shipment, quality, forecast fluctuations, and commercial claims, ensuring capacity flexibility and addressing deviations from predefined goals
- Lead and manage engineering change processes for the project lifecycle, oversee New Product Introduction (NPI) communications, and present solutions to the executive team for critical technical issues
- Conduct regular customer surveys, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and implement corrective actions and improvement plans based on technical insights
- Ensure internal stakeholder compliance with company policies, providing necessary cross-training for optimized performance during peak demands
- Review Key Operating Indicators (KOIs) and provide operational solutions to maintain performance within predefined metrics
- Drive cost reduction initiatives specific to products, implement Lean methodologies for continuous improvement in back-office processes and production, and ensure accurate timekeeping and record maintenance
- Implement Lean principles, including 5S, for improved efficiency in back-office and production operations, and maintain databases with up-to-date project-related information.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Project Manager, PMO
AERZEN GULF LLC
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Develops the project cost estimates, and performs monthly project cost accounting to manage expenditures wi th agreed spending plans
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Identify project risk, develop a risk management plan and actively manage risk throughout the project lifecycle
- Manage the project lifecycle i n accordance to the Project Management Methodology
- Oversee the development of a new standardized project management methodology, toolset, and operational processes for the Customer Success Organization
- Provide project methodology expertise and guidance to project teams, including business owners and other key stakeholders
Assistant Manager-Projects
GODREJ & BOYCE MFG. CO. LTD
07.2012 - 12.2014
- Provided forecasts and resultant schedules pertinent to project
- Identified resources and requirements, assigned responsibilities and coordinated with project staff directly and indirectly to ensure successful completion of project
- Delivered status reports to senior management regularly (monthly/yearly).
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables.
- Enhanced communication among team members by establishing regular meetings and progress updates.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
EDUCAT ION, SRM UNIVERSITY
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Bachelors of Mechatronics Engineering (7.2 CGP A)
Education
Mechatronics Engineering
SRM University
Chennai,India05.2012
Skills
- Project Planning
- Vendor Sourcing
- Logistics Management
- Schedule Management
- Risk Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Inventory Control
- Strategic Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Project Tracking
Timeline
Project Manager
JABIL, HCMC
03.2023 - Current
Project Manager
SFO TECHNOLOGIES
10.2017 - 07.2022
Project Manager, PMO
AERZEN GULF LLC
02.2015 - 08.2017
Assistant Manager-Projects
GODREJ & BOYCE MFG. CO. LTD
07.2012 - 12.2014
EDUCAT ION, SRM UNIVERSITY
01.2008 - 01.2012
Mechatronics Engineering
SRM University
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