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Siddharth Sheladia

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Employment and project experience

Senior Designer Apple Inc.
January 2017 - March 2017

UX Designer Airbnb Inc.
January 2019 - March 2019

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Manager at Millennium Engineering
September 1, 2022 - Present
Structured hybrid Agile-Waterfall delivery plans across multi-supplier ecosystems, aligning OEM timelines with Tier 1 vendor deliverables using MS Project and confluence-based sprint cadences, achieving 98% milestone adherence across 30+ sprints. Directed risk and quality assurance frameworks compliant with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and FMVSS 210/208, embedding FMEA and DFx reviews into DVPR workflows, resulting in zero NCRs during supplier audits and internal QA cycles. Owned the $5M+ project roadmap for the digitalization of design release operations, integrating Power BI dashboards with SAP S/4HANA and procurement systems to enable proactive cost control and supplier compliance scoring. Spearheaded change management and process reengineering for cross-functional NPI workflows, applying Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt Level) principles to redesign the change request handling system, reducing review-to-release time by 18%. Facilitated stakeholder workshops using Miro and SharePoint, driving align
Project Manager at Kinaxis
August 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025
Deployed project tracking frameworks using Microsoft Project and Smartsheet, enabling real-time visibility into deliverables, milestone tracking, and bottleneck identification across a $1.2M initiative. Directed cross-functional collaboration between engineering, procurement, and compliance teams, ensuring stakeholder alignment through weekly sprint reviews and digital standups via MS Teams and JIRA. Structured resource allocation and budget forecasting models using Excel-based dashboards integrated with Power BI to monitor actuals vs. projections, minimizing project overruns during vendor onboarding. Curated detailed documentation for change management and risk mitigation, aligned with PMBOK principles and enterprise PMO guidelines, ensuring project continuity during COVID-19 impact scenarios. Audited and enhanced existing project communication protocols by integrating RACI matrices and stakeholder engagement plans improving stakeholder satisfaction and reducing rework requests by 22%
Project Coordinator (Strategy & Ops) at Swastik Engineering
August 1, 2020 - September 22, 2025
Facilitated cross-functional coordination across business, engineering, and compliance teams to support the end-to-end execution of operational transformation projects, utilizing Microsoft Project, JIRA, and SharePoint to streamline progress tracking and issue resolution. Drafted and maintained detailed project documentation including risk registers, work breakdown structures (WBS), and stakeholder RACI matrices, ensuring all project governance protocols met organizational standards and client SLAs. Monitored project timelines, resource allocation, and change request logs using Smartsheet and Excel Pivot Models, contributing to a 15% reduction in scope deviation and improved delivery accuracy. Orchestrated internal review meetings and cross-departmental workshops to track project KPIs, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure milestone compliance—aligning deliverables with stakeholder expectations and escalation protocols. Supported the rollout of Lean-based process improvement initiatives, a

Education

Master of Mechanical Engineering at University of Windsor
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at Sal Institute of Technology & Engineering Research
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2028
Lean Six Sigma White Belt
January 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics
    paper SaaS Go-To-Market Launch

    Challenge: No structured GTM strategy or user acquisition pipeline

    Solution: Built ICP (Ideal Customer Profile), pricing strategy, and cold outreach campaigns

    Outcome:

    Acquired first 50 customers in under 90 days

    Achieved a 20% conversion rate on demo calls

    paper Electric Vehicle Startup – Product Strategy

    Challenge: Lacked structured roadmap for product development

    Solution: Developed phased roadmap, coordinated with R&D and supply chain for prototype-to-production transition

    Outcome:

    EV concept launched into pre-production in 6 months

    Aligned technology development with market readiness and investor expectations

    paper Pharmaceutical Quality and Compliance Revamp

    Challenge: Non-compliance with ISO standards and inefficiencies in batch processing

    Solution: Audited quality systems, digitized logs, and developed SOPs aligned with ISO 9001

    Outcome:

    ISO 9001:2015 compliance achieved within 3 months

    Inspection delays reduced by 40%

    paper Manufacturing Process Redesign

    Challenge: Production delays and high rejection rates

    Solution: Implemented Lean Six Sigma principles, updated SOPs, trained shop-floor staff

    Outcome:

    22% reduction in production cycle time

    30% improvement in on-time delivery

    Rejection rate reduced by 40%

    paper Automotive Cost Optimization – HVAC Systems

    Challenge: Rising costs in HVAC components impacting vehicle profitability

    Solution: Led cross-functional design and sourcing changes, performed value engineering, and negotiated with suppliers

    Outcome:

    Achieved 15% cost reduction, totaling over $2.5M/year in savings

    Reduced time-to-release for design changes by 30%