Naresh Sawlani, PMP, ITIL, PGDBM

sawlanin@gmail.com | +91 9899233285 | Skype: sawlanin

Dynamic, versatile, hands-on management professional with end to end ownership who
leads cross functional teams to design, deliver and implement successful medium-high risk
and medium-large scale projects by bridging technology, methodology and business that
align business and project objectives and deliver rapid results
An action-oriented, entrepreneurial
independently as well as in teams

mentality;

self-starter

who

can

work

Ability to lead adaptive change while ensuring excellent management of core

operations
Exceptional communications skills: strong active listening skills, verbal and written
skills, and strong public presentation skills.
A trustworthy Relationship Manager with stakeholders, clients and vendors.
Proven ability to think analytically, independently, and critically with agility to translate
ideas and insights into action through coherent and viable program work
Project Management | Strategic Planning | PMO
Strategic Management & Business
Planning
Risk Analysis and Issue Management
Project and Operations Management

Process and Performance Management

Vendor and Stakeholder Relations
Client Servicing / Relationship
Management
Knowledge Transfer Management and
Trainings
Policy Planning, Design and
Implementation
Business Development / Pre Sales
Review meetings and MIS reporting

Requirement Analysis and Technical Specs.

Budgeting & Cost Estimates
Project / Program Management Office
Project / Program Governance
ACADEMIA /

CERTIFICATION

TRAININGS AND IT SKILLS

Academics
PGDBM (MBA) Marketing from Tolani Institute of Management Studies, Gujarat, India
in 1999
B. Com. from Osmania University, Hyderabad, India in 1997
Certifications / Trainings
Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) | ITIL Foundation | Facet 5
Leadership Program
2 years Advanced Certificate in Software Engineering
Exposure, training and understanding of PMBOK (PMP), Agile (Scrum), SDLC, LSS, CCPM,
TOC methodologies
Present Technology Skills
MS Project, MS Visio, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, FAS, JIRA, GTM, Webex, MS
Outlook, Teamwork, Projenir and other Cloud Based BI and PM tools
RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS (KEY PROJECTS)

In 4 months migrated to Global McCormick domain and platform from KSF domain
and technology.
Led supply chain and IT operations transition worth $35m to a new JV in record 4
months.
Planned & executed FAS(ERP) upgradation for order management, production and
inventory modules (2014-15).

Naresh Sawlani

Developed and Implemented an automated Project Management System using

SharePoint, open source technologies and MS Project for EON Premedia Virtual
clients
Reduced 20% order processing and management cycle time by upgrading to sales
force automation.
Implemented 5 stage gate process for new product development, line extension and
innovation.
Saved INR 8m YoY from 2012 by implementing CCI initiatives in IT strategic
sourcing.
Developed and scaled up the PMO from scratch post McCormick / Kohinoor Merger.
Implemented Risk & Change Management policy for SAP ERP, governance
framework for MCC.
Established a PM Academy (trained 97 employees and certified 8 project managers)
in 3 years.
Upgraded the sales and distribution model in 2013 to achieve category focused and
growth.
Accountable for conceptualization, Initiation and implementation of S&OP process
since 2014.
Developed monitoring and tracking program for 100% regulatory and statuary
compliances.
Planned and drive a Go to Market strategy for organizations core business launch
by Q3, 2017.
Defined KPIs and Performance Matrix for all corporate functions and integrated with
OGSM.
Launched and implemented McCormick success factors portal for KSF in India (201415)
Developed and scaled up PMO in India and Saudi Arabia location for Homex
Implemented TOC and CCPM methodology for project management discipline
Improved throughput by delivering projects worth over USD 250 million

Led IT consulting engagements and to improve companies bottom line by

focusing scale down OPEX and CCI engagements for Mind Trainers Inc

Delivered multiple web 2.0 projects of one to six months in duration simultaneously,
worth $20k to $250k. Managed team of 2 to 40 resources for Eon Premedia
Developed and managed a new branch in Mumbai as business enhancement for
Compare InfoBase. Developed and delivered google AdSense supported 11
websites, develop SEO, Graphic Design, Web development, sales and marketing
capabilities to cater west India.
Executed on multiple global assignments in delivering GIS, and Map Content maps
solution for US and Europe. Got 4 promotions in the entire tenure. 3 awards in
terms of best employee and delivered performances
Trained and Mentored over 300 talents on diverse project management disciplines
and methodologies.
RECENT EXPERIENCE

Mar 16 Present, Project Management Consultant, Aegis Universe, Delhi NCR (Mar 16
Present)
Consult, Train and lead mid-large and mid-high risk project and manage all activities in
a project life-cycle (initiation planning, executing/controlling, and closing) aligned with
Business and Strategic objectives.
PMP Tester with PMI for Interactive Training Tool being developed for future Project
Management trainings. PMP Tester is part of global PMI team located at virtual arena in
multiple geographies.
Associated with couple of leading business management institutes in Delhi NCR as
consultant and Visiting Faculty.
Jul 12 Feb 16, Head PMO (Senior Manager Projects) McCormick & Company,
Gurgaon
Naresh Sawlani

Spearheaded the first ever Program Management Office; defined project management
processes, including those related to requirement management, change control, and
user acceptance testing.
Captured 60% savings in projects costs in record 7 months reengineered project plan
and renegotiated contracts with new vendors; enhanced quality assurance and
maintained timelines.
Reengineered vendor policy to enhance quality assurance and to identify risks and
issues at earlier stages during the project; manage contracts for all IT vendors
including website development, hosting, IT operations and IT application development.
Defined and implemented work priority management and resource management
processes.
Led a team of project managers and analysts to deliver a prioritized set of projects in
line with operating group strategies.
Responsible for department KPI appraisal result. Implemented OGSM.
Ownership of Project plans, milestones and estimates.
Manage day-to-day Stakeholders interaction. Manage stakeholder expectations.
Continually strives to increase stakeholder satisfaction.
Responsible for the Initiation support and counseling to project and project manager
during the project initiation phase, this includes the process formulation, checklists,
Milestone formulation, project Management tool training, kickoff etc.
Conduct & coordinate for all project management & reporting related tools training or
knowledge transfer

Naresh Sawlani

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Jul 10 Jul 12, Head PMO (Senior Manager PMO), HOMEX INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,
New Delhi
- Initiated and implemented the PMO concept for operations in India and Saudi Arabia,
based on the TOC and CCPM methodologies; established the team, developed
processes and SOPs ensuring compliance to guidelines. Report to Managing Director
and Global PMO.
- Improved throughput for planning, design and procurement related to projects worth
over USD 250 million
May 09 Jul 10, Management Consultant, MIND TRAINERS, New Delhi
- Conducted Project Management and Lean training programs and provided related
solutions to 3 clients in the manufacturing and IT sectors; enabled a manufacturer of
home products to scale down OPEX
Dec 07 Mar 09, Project Manager Digital Media, EON PRIMEDIA Private Limited,
Noida
- Set up an automated Project Management System (using integrated approach of
Project-Open, SharePoint and MS-Project) for all across cross-functional departments
of Digital Media, Publis and Marcom.
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Managed multiple web 2.0 projects of one to six months in duration simultaneously
till successful project closure, with a budget of $20k to $250k, and a team of 2 to 40
resources

Jun 07 Dec 07, Manager Operation, Compare Infobase Private Limited, Mumbai
- Developed and managed a new branch in Mumbai as business enhancement for
Compare InfoBase. Developed and delivered google AdSense supported 11
websites, develop SEO, Graphic Design, Web development, sales and marketing
capabilities to cater west India.
Mar 01 May 07, Team Lead, Infotech Enterprises Limited, Noida
- Executed on multiple global assignments in delivering GIS, and digitized maps
solution for US and Europe. Got 4 promotions in the entire tenure. 3 awards in
terms of best employee and delivered performances
May 99 Feb 01, Business Development Manager, Integrated Systems, New Delhi
Additional Information
Passport No: G9853450 | Current Location: Delhi NCR | Ready to Relocate: Yes |

Naresh Sawlani