I am Satya Navalkar, an International Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience leading multi-site, cross-functional teams across Europe, India, and Africa. I specialize in bridging cultural and operational gaps to deliver turn-key retail, e-commerce, and embedded software solutions. Doing a PhD in Intercultural Management and an Executive MBA, I optimize global delivery cycles and multisite coordination, aligning stakeholders from manufacturers to Tier-1 clients to achieve on-time, high-quality outcomes.

Satya NAVALKAR

I am Satya Navalkar, an International Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience leading multi-site, cross-functional teams across Europe, India, and Africa. I specialize in bridging cultural and operational gaps to deliver turn-key retail, e-commerce, and embedded software solutions. Doing a PhD in Intercultural Management and an Executive MBA, I optimize global delivery cycles and multisite coordination, aligning stakeholders from manufacturers to Tier-1 clients to achieve on-time, high-quality outcomes.

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I am Satya Navalkar, an International Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience leading multi-site, cross-functional teams across Europe, India, and Africa. I specialize in bridging cultural and operational gaps to deliver turn-key retail, e-commerce, and embedded software solutions.

Doing a PhD in Intercultural Management and an Executive MBA, I optimize global delivery cycles and multisite coordination, aligning stakeholders from manufacturers to Tier-1 clients to achieve on-time, high-quality outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Project Manager at ALS Global
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Directed end-to-end turn-key projects in the international retail sector, managing the full lifecycle from technical specs to delivery. Coordinated a complex pan-European supply chain, aligning manufacturers, suppliers, and multi-national teams to ensure on-time delivery. Served as the primary strategic liaison for Tier-1 clients, translating high-level business requirements into technical execution plans.
Senior Consultant & Founder at Shubham Training / Generis Consulting
January 1, 2006 - Present
Consulted for French and Indian corporations on multi-million Euro joint ventures and offshore outsourcing ventures. Delivered intercultural training to C-suite executives to improve project success rates in Indo-European collaborations. Designed and implemented efficient working frameworks for multisite teams, reducing cultural friction and delivery delays.
Project Manager / Product Owner at SSID (Lille, France)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Led Agile development teams for high-traffic e-commerce platforms. Authored User Stories and managed backlogs, ensuring alignment between client vision and developer output.
Development Manager (Offshore) at Capgemini (Lille, France)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Architected the offshore process for the region, establishing communication protocols and training standards still in use for multisite delivery.
PM & Embedded Software Engineer at DVE Consulting / N-Tech Consulting
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2005
Managed hierarchical and transversal teams for embedded software in the semiconductor industry. Negotiated technical contracts and specifications between international suppliers and R&D departments.

Education

PhD in Intercultural Management at University of Paris
January 1, 2022 - February 27, 2026
Executive MBA at EDHEC Business School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
MSc in Engineering & Management at Coventry University, UK
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
BEng in General Engineering (Electronics) at Coventry University, UK
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Travel & Hospitality