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RAGUNATH PRABHU T S

42B Ilford Street, Vale Park,SA

Summary

Seasoned professional with 26 years of experience in R&D and Program Management, specializing in New Product Development and Process Improvement. Proven track record in leading diverse teams within global companies, driving strategic business objectives through innovative solutions. Expertise in managing large-scale programs, with an emphasis on innovation, cost efficiency, resource allocation, and quality compliance. Successfully led numerous product design and process improvement initiatives, overseeing projects from conception to market launch.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Development Manager

PHILMAC (ALIAXIS)
08.2020 - Current
  • A key member of the Philmac leadership team to drive business growth.
  • Led technical cross-functional team, including NATA laboratory, to develop new products for domestic and international markets.
  • Defined strategy and established technical team to execute strategic innovation projects.
  • Managed innovation process aligning with vision and strategy for new product development and existing product life cycle management.
  • Launched innovative products, generating over 10% annual revenue growth, approximately $8 million to $9 million.
  • Filed four patents, providing strong value propositions for global customers.

PMO Manager – Pacific

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Played a crucial role in Pacific Leadership team, reporting directly to VP of Business Hub.
  • Coached project managers to improve planning and execution consistency.
  • Managed project portfolio to align with strategic goals through offer creation and evolution.
  • Deployed standardized project management methodologies across teams to enhance efficiency.
  • Ensured alignment with Global PMO for effective project steering reviews.
  • Optimized time-to-market and costs by enhancing resource coordination.
  • Led prioritization efforts for Pacific Hub roadmap and cash-out process finalization.

Program Manager – Pacific

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
03.2014 - 03.2019
  • Managed strategic program and launched new products in Pacific market with budget exceeding €50 million.
  • Achieved sales of over €180 million from new product launches, maintaining strong contribution margin.
  • Led multicultural organization of 200 individuals across four business entities and countries.
  • Established comprehensive program organization, securing commitment and alignment from functional stakeholders.
  • Facilitated collaboration among project teams, empowering functional leaders to make informed decisions.

Senior Project Manager & Board of Change Leader

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
12.2010 - 02.2014
  • Executed three strategic product launches in LATAM, managing a budget exceeding €15 million.
  • Generated sales of over €40 million from successful product launches with high profit margins.
  • Led a diverse team of 40 members across five countries and four business units.
  • Established PMO structure in LATAM to enhance project execution efficiency.
  • Coached teams in Brazil and Chile on PMP methodologies to elevate project outcomes.

Technical Manager

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
08.2007 - 11.2010
  • Spearheaded growth of technical team from 5 to 42 members within two years.
  • Delivered innovative projects for Europe and India markets, enhancing competitive edge.
  • Secured three patents, significantly increasing value propositions for customers.
  • Facilitated transversal initiatives focused on Standards and Product Excellence.

Design Engineer

GENERAL ELECTRIC
11.2000 - 08.2007
  • Led technical design and delivered product offerings for low- and medium-voltage category.
  • Filed four patents across diverse product platforms.
  • Collaborated with customers, sales, and marketing teams to define project scopes.
  • Designed innovative concepts and led design reviews with teams in USA, Europe, and India.
  • Coordinated agency certification tests (UL, IEC, CSA) with labs in USA and Europe.
  • Conducted manufacturing reviews for pilot runs and production setups across USA and Europe.

Innovation Officer

PHILIPS INDIA LTD
07.1999 - 10.2000
  • Spearheaded design of plastic cabinets, accessory parts, and packaging for Mini Audio Systems.
  • Executed projects from concept to implementation, optimizing for manufacturing processes and cost reduction.
  • Engineered tool path generations to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
  • Focused on aesthetics, ergonomics, multipurpose functionality, and robustness throughout design process.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore, India
01-1999

Skills

  • People and program management
  • Innovation and product development
  • Product design and engineering
  • Process optimization
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Change management
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Customer-centric design

Training

  • Leadership Essentials Acceleration Program (LEAP), Shanghai (China) & Hong Kong, 2016-2017
  • Lead to Impact Leadership Program, London (UK) & Orlando (USA), 2013-2014
  • Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP), Australia (Sydney) & China (Beijing), 2009-2010

Citizenship Number

1740508093

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Tamil
Full Professional

Timeline

Product Development Manager

PHILMAC (ALIAXIS)
08.2020 - Current

PMO Manager – Pacific

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
04.2019 - 08.2020

Program Manager – Pacific

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
03.2014 - 03.2019

Senior Project Manager & Board of Change Leader

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
12.2010 - 02.2014

Technical Manager

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
08.2007 - 11.2010

Design Engineer

GENERAL ELECTRIC
11.2000 - 08.2007

Innovation Officer

PHILIPS INDIA LTD
07.1999 - 10.2000

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

PSG College of Technology

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