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Hi, I’m Manpreet Singh Saran. With over 25 years of experience leading projects and programs across IT, automation, life sciences, oil & gas, and power, I bring a calm, analytical, and collaborative leadership style. Having worked extensively in Norway for the past 15 years, I enjoy turning strategic goals into delivered results while building strong teams and trusted partnerships.
I’m a dual-national (Norwegian and Canadian) living in Norway, and I’m energized by challenging and interesting projects that require cross-disciplinary coordination, risk management, and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Program Manager at HMH (Oslo, Norway) (formerly MHWirth AS Drilling Equipment)
May 1, 2024 - PresentLeading the RiCon Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) system for Drilling Risers, integrated on rigs worldwide. Driving the program vision for growth and development, maintaining and streamlining the Drilling Risers CBM program internally and towards customers, leading CBM tenders, and identifying sales opportunities in the rig market. Coordinating CBM activities with customers and HMH colleagues worldwide.
Senior Program & Project Manager (and Scrum Master on Agile projects) at Digitalization and Automation projects (Canada) – BWXT Medical (Nuclear Isotopes), Unilever (Food & Beverages), Apotex & Merck (Medical), MPI (Insurance), WCLC (Lottery), Online Business Systems (Consulting), Head Energy (Consulting)
April 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025Responsible for all aspects of managing projects associated with Digitalization, Smart Manufacturing, IIoT initiatives and Automation projects. Develops and reviews proposals, manages budgets and schedules, forecasts risks, and develops risk mitigation plans. Leads Change Management, influences customer decisions, mentors project leads and engineering teams, and adapts between Predictive, Waterfall and Agile (Scrum/SAFe 5) methodologies. Oversees multi-dollar programs and drives value realization.
Associate Director at Cognizant Technology Solutions, Oslo (Norway)
September 1, 2020 - October 11, 2025Senior Program Manager for Cognizant's Digital Business (Digital IoT and Engineering Services). Delivered complex programs with cross-functional teams, focusing on Product/Plant/Mech Engr., PLM, Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and IoT. Managed programs using Agile and Waterfall, defined roadmaps, performed business case work, and engaged at CXO/board level for strategy alignment.
Senior Project Manager (R&D- PMO) at Abbott Rapid Diagnostics, Oslo (Norway)
March 1, 2019 - October 11, 2025Led product development governance, Phase Gate processes, LEAN/Six Sigma improvements, and managed development and commercial launch of Afinion 2 Rapid Diagnostics device. Coordinated cross-functional teams across Software, Electrical, Mechanical, QA/RA, and Marketing.
Project Piping Manager at Aker Solutions, Oslo (Norway)
May 1, 2018 - October 11, 2025Led piping layout and piping stress initiatives for large offshore and subsea projects. Managed all project phases via Phase Gate, ensured productive client/supplier relations, and aligned projects with time, cost and scope objectives while avoiding over-engineering (‘Gold Plating’).
Senior Engineer at Diverse Oil and Gas Projects (Japan, Canada, Norway)
December 1, 2007 - October 11, 2025Worked on global oil and gas projects, including development of piping standards to prevent vibrations, and redesigns of refineries. Led design teams across process, civil, instrumentation and electrical disciplines, delivering on multi-platform projects and ensuring compliance with codes and design principles.
Senior Engineer at Siemens, Delhi (India)
November 1, 2005 - October 11, 2025Worked on a range of power plant projects worldwide, contributing to high-performance teams and major equipment design improvements (e.g., nucle ar/ kinematic improvements for various projects).
Senior Program Manager at HMH (Oslo, Norway) / formerly MHWirth AS Drilling Equipment
May 1, 2024 - PresentLeading the RiCon Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) system for Drilling Risers, integrated on several rigs worldwide. Responsible for the vision and growth of the CBM program; lead CBM programs, tenders, and contracts; coordinate CBM activities with customers and HMH colleagues worldwide; identify sales opportunities.
Senior Program & Project Manager (Scrum Master on Agile projects) at BWXT Medical; Unilever; Apotex & Merck; MPI; WCLC; Online Business Systems; Head Energy (Consulting)
April 30, 2024 - October 11, 2025Managed Digitalization, Smart Manufacturing, IIoT and Automation projects across global clients; developed proposals, budgets and schedules; performed risk forecasting and mitigation; led change management and mentored project leads and engineering teams; worked across Predictive/Waterfall and Agile (SAFe) contexts.
Associate Director at Cognizant Technology Solutions, Oslo (Norway)
September 1, 2020 - October 11, 2025Senior Program Manager for Cognizant's Digital Business (IoT and Engineering Services); delivered programs with cross-functional teams; managed scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, risks and stakeholder communications; engaged in transformation roadmaps and governance at CxO/board levels.
Senior Project Manager (R&D- PMO) at Abbott Rapid Diagnostics, Oslo (Norway)
March 1, 2019 - October 11, 2025Led product development governance, Phase Gate processes and LEAN/Six Sigma initiatives; delivered Afinion 2 Rapid Diagnostics device; improved QC yield and reduced customer complaints; managed cross-functional teams across Software, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, QA/QC, RA, Markets, Clinical, Production and R&D.
Project Piping Manager at Aker Solutions, Oslo (Norway)
May 1, 2018 - October 11, 2025Led piping layout and piping stress initiatives for large offshore contracts; applied Phase Gate approach; managed recruitment and introduced new ideas/technologies; ensured project alignment with Time, Cost and Scope, with quality per contract.
Senior Engineer at Diverse Oil and Gas Projects (Japan, Canada, Norway)
December 1, 2007 - October 11, 2025Worked on short-term oil and gas projects; developed in-house piping standards to prevent vibrations in offshore rotating machinery; redesigned refineries and supervised teams across multi-disciplinary disciplines; coordinated across process, civil, instrumentation, and electrical teams; ensured compliance with national codes.
Senior Engineer at Siemens, Delhi (India)
November 1, 2005 - October 11, 2025Contributed to power plant projects worldwide with German and international technologies; led high-performance teams; notable achievements included Prefabricated Pipe Bridge for US, new generation Nuclear plant in Finland, and redesigned gas turbine for Azzour project in Kuwait.
Education
Executive MBA at Haas Business School (Berkeley, California) and BI Norwegian Business School (Oslo, Norway)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Mechanical Engineering at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (INDIA)
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999Executive MBA at Haas Business School (Berkeley, California) and BI Norwegian Business School (Oslo, Norway)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Mechanical Engineering at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology , Nagpur (INDIA)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999Qualifications
PSM1 (Professional Scrum Master)
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025SAFe 5 Agilist
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025P.Eng. Professional Engineer - Provisional
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025C.Eng. Chartered Engineer with IMechE
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025EPMP® (Executive/ Cognizant Certified Program Manager)
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025CPM (Cognizant Certified Program Manager)
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025Six Sigma Green Belt
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025LEAN Professional
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025TEKNA Member
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025PSM1 (Professional Scrum Master)
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025SAFe 5 Agilist
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025P.Eng. Professional Engineer - Provisional
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025C.Eng. Chartered Engineer with IMechE
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025PMP (Project Management Professional)
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025CCPM (Cognizant Certified Program Manager)
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025TEKNA member
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025Six Sigma Green Belt
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025LEAN Professional
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025Industry Experience
Energy & Utilities, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare
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