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Sameer Pethkar

People Leader With Strong Project Management/PMP Certified

Summary

Accomplished engineering leader with a proven track record on developing engineering competences in line with market/ product needs and delivering to clients expectations. Highly organized, structured and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams.

Successful in implementing engineering strategies and delivering

expected result's. Good in driving offshore teams and integrating

them into competence center.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering Associate Director

Novo Nordisk Engineering
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw large portfolio of CAPEX projects to deliver on project specification,time and on budget for part of pharma plant being built in Klaundborg.
  • Speaking partner for internal engineering team and customer and various stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.
  • Leading Engineering team members to identify and manage alignment of design and compliance to customer design specification.
  • Change Management responsible.
  • lLeading and managing plant handover plan to customer.
  • Cordinate delivery and integrate it into complete Engineering package with our off-shore team in India.
  • Tracking progress on implementation of SCCs (Scope change control)
  • Led full project lifecycle efforts, providing leadership from design phase, through quality assurance testing and to final production.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, driving operational excellence throughout the organization.

Technical Project Manager

Alfa Laval Copenhagen A/S
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Responsible towards technical deliverables from customer projects being delivered on time, budget and specification.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and information sharing throughout project lifecycles.
  • Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing diverse teams and maintaining high levels of motivation, even during challenging periods of significant change or tight deadlines.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Enhanced team performance by conducting regular training sessions and providing opportunities for professional development.
  • Successfully delivered multiple high-profile projects on time, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships.

Continuous Improvement Manager

Haldor Topsoe
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Certified consultant in driving cost competitive initiative workshop related process optimisation and VAVE (Value Engineering)
  • Lead program related to continuous improvement processes across organization.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with PM,s and directors.
  • Develop and maintain PLM system and other Engineering tools.
  • Interacted with sales and external stakeholders to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
  • Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.

Head of System Engineering

Alfa Laval Copenhagen A/S
01.2015 - 11.2019
  • Manage and develop team of global product managers responsible for engineered systems across Business Unit.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Reviewed sales, product management need of standardized Engineering documentation like P&ID, equipment specification,3D drawings, manufacturing drawings etc
  • Coordinated resource planning and execution with engineering team members and team leads.
  • Oversaw global product development and partner relationships, enabling footprint expansion into new markets.
  • Secure usability of designs from modular into customer projects.
  • Drive engineering strategy based on business needs and market footprint.
  • Process owner for engineering tools across BU..

Engineering Team Leader- Energy and Petrochemical

Alfa Laval
09.2005 - 12.2014

Development of team competences

Set direction and empower team to deliver on promise.

Customer oriented and good understanding of their businesses

Lead team of Project managers and engineers.

Drive Project Status board for all projects

Establish and drive Engineering center in India

Lead International complex projects to deliver on spec, time and budget

Deliver engineering strategy for future business need

Forecast and resource planning

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication across the organization.

Follow up on engineering verification plan for customer projevcts.

Project Manager- Sugar Process Industry

ThyssenKrupp
01.1999 - 12.2004
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management (ALTECH)

Chalmers University
Gothenborg Sweden
01.2016 - 12.2016

PMP Certification - Project Management

Project Management Professional
USA
01.2008 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Pune University
Pune India
01.1995 - 12.1998

Skills

Project Scheduling

Software

MS projects

AGILE Plan

SAP

ERP Tools

Languages

English- fluent
Danish-Working proficiency
Hindi

Certification

PMP Certification

Interests

Play outdoor games

Running

Reading

Timeline

Engineering Associate Director

Novo Nordisk Engineering
01.2024 - Current

Technical Project Manager

Alfa Laval Copenhagen A/S
01.2021 - 12.2023

Continuous Improvement Manager

Haldor Topsoe
01.2019 - 12.2020

BBA - Business Administration And Management (ALTECH)

Chalmers University
01.2016 - 12.2016

Head of System Engineering

Alfa Laval Copenhagen A/S
01.2015 - 11.2019

PMP Certification - Project Management

Project Management Professional
01.2008 - 12.2008

PMP Certification

01-2008

Engineering Team Leader- Energy and Petrochemical

Alfa Laval
09.2005 - 12.2014

Project Manager- Sugar Process Industry

ThyssenKrupp
01.1999 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Pune University
01.1995 - 12.1998
Sameer PethkarPeople Leader With Strong Project Management/PMP Certified