Sanjay Sunagar
Program Manager
Pune
Summary
Results-driven Program management professional with history of driving projects to successful completion. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Proven expertise in risk management and resource allocation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Program manager (Interim)
Eaton India Innovation Center
01.2021 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams across R&D, finance, and marketing to deliver 2 new product launches, generating $20M+ in first-year revenue.
- Orchestrated 2 VAVE programs worth $2.1M cost out with 100% OTD of Milestones.
- Establishes objectives and goals and provides direction to the project teams in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope and risk assessment.
- Review attractiveness and feasibility of product and Business concepts.
- Standardized program management processes and tools in alignment with PMO guidelines and organizational FRAMEWORK standards.
- Identified risks early, maintained comprehensive risk registers, and implemented proactive mitigation strategies.
- Provides periodic project updates (Program Status Report – Green/Yellow/Red) of current situation relating to milestones and problem/high risk areas (e.g., technical, cost, and schedule).
- Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle (Requirements, Design, Testing, and Release) following a structured engineering process to ensure quality and reliability.
- Maintain metrics for projects for Earned value, Quality, Technical performance, and delivery through all the Pro launch phases.
- Facilitate UL specialists for compliance check and product certification within a project.
- Implemented a robust quality control system that reduced defect rates by 35%, leading to higher customer satisfaction and repeat business for VAVE Projects.
- Stakeholder management & communication: Facilitated global team collaboration across APAC, EMEA, and North America, driving consistency and shared learnings.
- Product documentation: Documented technical solutions, Risk mitigation plan docs (logs), Lesson learned docs, drafting regulatory approvals and Maintaining Centralize repository in SharePoint.
Mechanical Engineer
Eaton Corporation
06.2020 - Current
- Led a DMAIC-based process improvement initiative across the division: conducted value stream mapping and data-driven analysis to recommend cycle time reductions, then project-managed implementation, achieving a 36% improvement in process efficiency. Presented recommendations and results to senior leadership.
- Applied Lean, reengineering principles, and 8D problem-solving to identify root causes of on-field product failures, driving behavioral and operational changes that improved reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Managed a cross-functional workstream aligning global engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams (US, Germany, China) to resolve new BOM discrepancies on standardization, strengthening operational discipline and supporting USD 91M in annual product performance.
- Partnered closely with internal “clients” to develop data-driven cost and value models, balancing engineering trade-offs with commercial objectives to guide decision-making and improve cost management and profitability.
- Product design & architecture: Lifecycle Management: Managed end-to-end product lifecycle from initial design proposal to production release and aftermarket changes, ensuring seamless transitions and timely delivery.
- Quality Assurance: Conducted rigorous quality checks and approved drawings, maintaining design standards and specifications.
- CAD Model Expertise: Developed & maintained complex CAD models using ENOVIA, particularly for components such as Enclosures & Breakers
Lead Designer
Eaton Corporation
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Product design & architecture: Review, Analyze and optimize Bill of Materials (BOM) down to manufacturing part level and Review Change orders (ECOs), Manufacturing change orders (MCOs) for designers.
- Leadership: Lead and coach New Joiners about Creo, Basic GD&T and ATS standards.
Lead Designer
Haritha Tech serv
07.2011 - 09.2016
- Participated in design reviews, providing input and suggestions for design improvements as per DFM with Counterparts through Weekly Meetings.
- Haritha Tech Serv is company which provides engineering service to MNC.
Jr Engineer
HAIER R&D
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Designed 3D Models of Freezer and Wire mesh under direction of experienced engineering professionals.
- Created legacy drawings into latest standards for Freezer Products
- Verified and Validated Washing machine pulsator
Jr Engineer
Videocon R&D
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Designed 3D Models of washing machine plastic parts and sheet metal parts.
- Testing of washing machines with respect to APAC & Europe Region
Education
MBA - International Business
University of Western Australia
India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical
Institute of Mechanical Engineers
India 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
NTTF
India 04.2001 -
Skills
Risk assessment and management
Tools & Tech: JIRA (Clarity), GANTT Chart, Power BI, Activity matrix
Soft skills: Cross functional collaboration (internal & Global Team), Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving
Domain and applications: Electromechanical, Manufacturing, Home appliances, Agricultural equipment
Certification
Project Management Professional
Timeline
Project Management Professional
10-2023
Program manager (Interim)
Eaton India Innovation Center
01.2021 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Eaton Corporation
06.2020 - Current
Lead Designer
Eaton Corporation
09.2016 - 08.2020
Lead Designer
Haritha Tech serv
07.2011 - 09.2016
Jr Engineer
HAIER R&D
01.2011 - 06.2011
Jr Engineer
Videocon R&D
01.2010 - 12.2010
MBA - International Business
University of Western Australia
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical
Institute of Mechanical Engineers
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
NTTF
04.2001 -
Sports
Tennis , Chess