Hari Vignesh M

- Working on innovation projects with one of the world’s largest FMCG organisation as an Innovation Project Manager - Managing global New Product Development (NPD) projects across North America, LATAM, and Europe - Ensuring project delivery with a strong focus on On Time In Full (OTIF) outcomes - Aligning cross-functional teams including Brand Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Artwork to enable seamless end-to-end execution - Owning project scope governance, ensuring initiatives deliver against defined Incremental Turnover (ITO) targets as outlined in the scope and business case documents - Driving timeline acceleration initiatives while effectively managing approved delays to protect delivery - Supporting risk identification, mitigation planning, and continuous monitoring, ensuring project risk scores remain within acceptable thresholds - Managing projects end-to-end with a strong understanding of the lifecycle from scope documents and business model canvas through product launch and stock-in-warehouse - Managing project schedules, dependencies, and governance using MS Project, Planner, Phoenix, and Power BI - Preparing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and year-end project category reports for senior leadership and global stakeholders

• Advised State Departments on innovation strategies to address critical challenges. • Managed TANII Fund projects, facilitating the resolution of key departmental issues. • Organized high-profile Gov-Tech events, promoting collaboration among stakeholders.

Startup Programs: - Led the end-to-end management of startup programs, including structure development, planning, outreach, and execution. - Working on ongoing programs like IDeX, Boeing Build, Daimler, among others. Industry Connect: - Developing and maintaining relationships with industry leaders, facilitating their visits and understanding their focus areas and problem statements. - Connecting relevant startups to potential synergies, corporate social responsibility (CSR) investments, and strategic investments. Startup Monitoring: - Supporting startups throughout their business and product development journeys from incubation onward. - Providing continuous mentorship and resources to ensure their growth and success. Third-party services: - Fostering relationships with third-party service providers to enhance the startup ecosystem. - Establishing strategic events and organizing outreach clinics to aid startups in maximizing their use of available credits.

Worked at the World’s Largest Innovation Campus: -Led initiatives at T-Hub, the world’s largest innovation campus, where I drove innovative solutions in collaboration with leading global corporations. Innovation Initiatives: -Spearheaded innovation initiatives and accelerator programs for prominent corporations such as AWS, State Street, Collins Aerospace, Maruti Suzuki, and Berkadia, facilitating strategic startup collaborations to address corporate challenges. Industry Expertise: -Worked on key verticals such as Aerospace, BFSI, Automotive, and Healthcare, identifying industry-specific innovation opportunities. Project Management and CRM: -Proficient in utilizing advanced project management tools for seamless execution and implementing CRM frameworks for effective relationship management in collaboration with innovation, strategy, and transformation teams. High-Profile Engagements: -Orchestrated C-level engagements, including roundtables, customized podcasts, and fireside chats, enhancing corporate visibility and thought leadership. Stakeholder Management: -Successfully managed diverse stakeholders, aligning interests and fostering collaboration between startups, corporates, and government entities to drive impactful outcomes. Collaborations with Government Entities: -Led collaborations with ISRO and government bodies on impactful startup programs, ensuring the successful execution of program plans and cost estimates, consistently achieving over 40% ROI on projects.

• Supported the Program Lead in implementing marketing/sales processes and reporting outcomes for short-term programs at Forge Academy. • Managed the sales process from prospecting to admissions, ensuring a continuous pipeline of talent across emerging technology domains. • Anchored the implementation of Marketing Communications activities, including outreach campaigns and social media promotions.