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Rutvij Punde
Project Manager
Pune
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented Project Manager with over 5 years of experience in the automotive manufacturing sector, specializing in turnkey body shop and powertrain projects for leading global OEMs. Proven track record of successfully delivering multimillion-dollar projects (up to $50M USD) across the U.S. ,Europe and Asia pacific, consistently meeting or exceeding performance benchmarks in timeline, budget, and quality. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, driving strategic planning, and executing under pressure in high-stakes environments.
Skilled in end-to-end project management, including concept development, procurement, supplier management, logistics, installation, and commissioning. Known for decisive leadership, proactive risk mitigation, and strong stakeholder engagement—including direct escalation and communication with top-tier supplier and customer leadership. Recognized for enhancing client trust, ensuring execution excellence, and reinforcing organizational credibility on a global scale.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions
Pune
07.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded the end-to-end execution of a high-stakes $35 million USD turnkey body shop project for a leading U.S.-based automotive OEM—delivered 100% on time, within budget, and exceeding quality expectations.
- Took complete ownership of project planning, budget control, resource management, and logistics, driving operational excellence and maximizing ROI.
- Aggressively tackled procurement bottlenecks, escalating issues to supplier top management and aligning closely with the customer to prevent delays and protect critical milestones.
- Operated with a results-first mindset, ensuring no compromise on deliverables despite complex supply chain and coordination challenges.
- Led cross-functional teams with precision, enforced accountability, and kept all stakeholders aligned through clear, direct communication and decisive leadership.
- Reinforced organization's position as a reliable turnkey partner by consistently pushing for high performance, proactive risk mitigation, and customer satisfaction.
- Drove the successful end-to-end execution of a $12 million USD turnkey body shop project for a key automotive client, delivering the complete solution on schedule, within budget, and to top-tier quality standards.
- Owned the full project lifecycle—from concept design through procurement, installation, commissioning, and final handover—with zero scope creep and full client alignment.
- Managed critical aspects including budget ownership, resource planning, and logistics, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient use of assets across multiple disciplines.
- Confronted and resolved supply chain delays head-on, escalating issues swiftly to supplier leadership and ensuring the customer remained fully informed and confident in project delivery.
- Commanded a high-performing, cross-functional team with a laser focus on execution, accountability, and continuous progress.
- Earned client recognition for decisive leadership, clear communication, and unwavering commitment to results.
- Led the full-cycle execution of a powertrain systems project for a prestigious German automotive OEM, driving results with precision, urgency, and accountability.
- Delivered the project on time, within a tightly controlled budget, and to exacting German quality standards, navigating complex technical and logistical demands.
- Took full command of budget management, resource allocation, supplier coordination, and logistics, ensuring all moving parts aligned to support seamless execution.
- Proactively mitigated procurement and supplier challenges, escalating critical issues to senior stakeholders and maintaining full transparency with the customer to preserve trust and timelines.
- Directed a multidisciplinary team across multiple locations, fostering high performance, fast decision-making, and solution-oriented execution.
Project Coordinator
CERES POWER
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Leading New Product Development
- Creating and Maintaining the ETRS Plans with Engineering Timing Release Schedule.
- Creating end-to-end Supply chain solutions to ensure smooth functioning of project.
- Maintaining track of Budgets and human resources in accordance with contracts.
- Analyzing team's performance and ensure achievement of all objectives within required deadlines and monitor all system functionality.
- Evaluating all project plan status to identify and resolve all issues and manage all integrated applications for organization.
- Managing complex technical projects and monitor its successful implementation.
- Coordinating with Project Manager to monitor all technical activities.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Project Engineer
DD Process Products
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Identified the Potential customers and market in engaging closing the deals.
- Designed of Special purpose machines and process using Catia and Auto Cad.
- Directed interactions with Vice presidents and CEO of clients.
- Chaired important meetings for projects with commendable solutions.
- Supervised manufacturing as per drawing and have good knowledge of GDNT.
Project Engineer
Associated Technical Group
Pune
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Designed process for screening of projects i.e., ideation, selection, assessment, review for project portfolio of organization.
- Actively managed project portfolio and reporting to top management.
- Carried out calculations for power, mechanical design, Heat load calculation etc.
- Designed Piping, Tanks, heat exchangers, RO plants and Plant layouts of Industries & constructions.
- Productionize the whole paint shop in 6 months.
- Achieved the cycle time of 250 seconds against the target of 280 seconds by optimizing the process.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Sussex
Brighton 09.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of - Mechanical Engineering
RMD Sinhgad School of Engineering
Pune 08.2014 - 07.2018
Skills
Project management
Project planning
Project planning and development
Project tracking
Risk management
Client relations
Budgeting and forecasting
Scope management
Stakeholder communications
Cross-functional collaboration
Project closure
Accomplishments
- Engineered and tested a high-performance Return Flow Cooler for automotive applications, ensuring optimal thermal efficiency and compliance with rigorous performance standards.
Led the design and fabrication of a Kettle-Type Heat Exchanger as part of a core mechanical project at Thermax Pvt. Ltd., taking full ownership from concept to commissioning. Demonstrated hands-on expertise in thermal systems, mechanical design, and industrial manufacturing processes under real-world constraints. - Designed Propulsion System for sounding Rocketry Competition organized by ESRA using LOX (Liquid oxygen)
Interests
Quant Finance and Financial modelling
Artificial Intelligence
Space Technology
Timeline
Project Manager
Thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions
07.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
CERES POWER
01.2022 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Sussex
09.2020 - 08.2021
Project Engineer
DD Process Products
09.2019 - 05.2020
Project Engineer
Associated Technical Group
07.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of - Mechanical Engineering
RMD Sinhgad School of Engineering
08.2014 - 07.2018
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