Digvijay Kailas Pote

Program Manager

Pune, Maharashtra, India13 yrs 8 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 12+ years managing complex engineering projects.
  • Proven track record in leading global teams.
  • Strong technical acumen in mechanical systems.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Program Manager with expertise in automotive and manufacturing industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementOperations ManagementProduction Management

Other Skills

3D PrototypingAdditive ManufacturingAttention to DetailAutoCADBOQBudget ManagementClient ManagementCommunicationCross-functional Team LeadershipDesign & Development of productElectronics IntegrationEngineeringISO StandardsInterpersonal CommunicationLean Manufacturing

About

Results-driven Program Manager with 12+ years of experience managing complex engineering and product development initiatives across manufacturing, automotive, and instrumentation industries. Proven track record in leading cross-functional global teams, optimizing costs, and ensuring timely delivery of high-impact projects. Skilled in full project lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement, with strong technical acumen in mechanical systems and electronics integration.

Experience

13 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs
Average Tenure
1 yr 8 mos
Current Experience

Minda instruments limited

Assistant Manager - Program Management

Oct 2024Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • + Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Design, hardware, software, testing) in the development and production of 2W & 3W instrument clusters for leading OEMs.
  • + Leading programs for Bajaj 3W (Autorickshaw R122, R133), Royal Enfield, Hero MotoCorp in India and leaded International programs for Piaggio 2W (Moto Guzzi, Aprila & Vespa) Italy & Baramati Plant, managing the entire development lifecycle of all live projects (TFT & LCD + Mech clusters)
  • + Involved in the end-to-end lifecycle of cluster development from concept to SOP (Start of Production)
  • + Driving project progress through structured weekly reviews and timely escalations, ensuring close tracking of open points to maintain delivery timelines and customer satisfaction.
  • + Collaborating with development teams to identify and mitigate risks proactively, focusing on de-risking potential blockers and maintaining momentum in project execution.
Program ManagementStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementMechanical EngineeringElectronics Integration

Shavo technologies private limited

Assistant Manager - Projects

Nov 2020Sep 2024 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • + Understand project scope & requirements, ownership of the projects, developed and implemented project plans, ensure the project is delivered considering every safety aspects & within company standards & policies.
  • + End to end ownership of the Project from Kick-off meetings, Handover from Sales till Project delivery to the End user/Customer.
  • + Collaborated with stakeholders to gather project needs, update project status, end goals, bottlenecks.
  • Assisted in the planning, scheduling, tracking and execution of multiple projects.
  • + Conducted project status meetings and reported progress to senior management.
  • + Overview Project QAP & ITP, FAT, TPI & other project related reports, certificates & other documentations.
  • + Oversaw Vendor Management, Manpower Management throughout the entire Project Lifecycle.
  • + Familiar with Project tracking tools like Star Infinity, Jira & Gantt Chart on Excel.
Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementVendor ManagementProject Tracking Tools

Tech buzz business solutions llp

Operations Manager

Feb 2016Nov 2020 · 4 yrs 9 mos · India

  • + Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • + Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • + Introduced process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • + Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • + Work closely with Material, Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics to overcome bottlenecks.
  • + Hands-on experience of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Processes.
Operations ManagementProcess ImprovementCommunication

Hanul technologies pvt ltd.

Project Engineer

Mar 2013Feb 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • + Technical Responsibility of Project Execution.
  • + Established and implemented work schedules and adjusted them to meet project deadlines. Day-to-day work schedules, monitoring project status, etc.
  • + Attend client meetings, prepare scope of work, propose creative solutions to resolve the conflicts & serve best client’s need.
  • + Manage Budget, And Schedules For Various Allocated Projects.
  • + Study the CAD files of client’s site. Calculation of existing & expected consumptions on drawing & on paper. Verification of CAD models to ensure design intents are met & other aspects (manufacturability, cost, reliability, quality, regulatory compliances).
  • + Support Project Managers & Superintendents with Purchasing, RFIs, Installations, & submittal to increase productivity.
  • + Study the project design & evaluate customer performance standard to determine specifications for the project.
Project ExecutionBudget ManagementClient ManagementProject Management

Indiana gratings pvt ltd

Production Engineer (Trainee)

Aug 2012Feb 2013 · 6 mos

  • + Document & utilize current production procedures to improve company standards & Production department.
  • + Maximize productivity on the job by developing & implementing innovative production processes for new & existing products
  • + Daily Production report of operators, helpers & direct reporting to Production Manager.
  • + Schedule regular maintenance of all machine under my supervision.
  • + To maintain ISO standard in Production department.
Production ManagementISO StandardsProduction Procedures

Education

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2008Jan 2012

Sinhgad Academy Of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Mechanical Engineering

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