Mukesh Kanna
Program Coordinator
About
Mukesh Kanna is a PMP®-certified Program Coordinator with extensive experience in manufacturing project delivery. He possesses over 7 years of experience, with more than 4 years dedicated to leading cross-functional projects for global, multi-site programs within the manufacturing industry. He excels in project planning, scheduling, budget control, resource allocation, and proactive risk management, ensuring successful project outcomes. He is seeking challenging roles where he can leverage his expertise in project leadership and strategic execution.
Experience
Program Coordinator
Oct 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 moCaterpillar India Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd. · Chennai, India
- Led end-to-end project delivery for NPI/NTI/NSI initiatives across global sites.
- Developed detailed project plans and schedules in Microsoft Project for on-time delivery.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams through sprint cycles and scrum ceremonies.
Assistant Project Manager (NPD)
Jul 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yrPrecision Machine & Auto Components Pvt. Ltd. · Chennai, India
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver precision-component projects on time and budget.
- Managed end-to-end NPD project lifecycle from scope to dispatch.
- Implemented Primavera P6 for enhanced project scheduling and milestone monitoring.
Project Engineer
Apr 2022 – Apr 2024 · 2 yrsGDT Sdn Bhd · Penang, Malaysia
- Directed 10+ concurrent projects, improving execution efficiency by 45%.
- Mitigated project risks through preventive escalation, reducing critical issues by 70%.
- Managed international client relationships, increasing satisfaction by 30%.
Design Engineer
Mar 2021 – Jan 2022 · 10 mosEpsilon Innovative Machines · Chennai, India
- Defined project scope and designed conveyors and SPMs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Collaborated with shop floor on Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
- Inspected materials and coordinated final assembly and installation at customer sites.
Project Executive
Sep 2017 – Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mosRMD Conveyor · Chennai, India
- Managed day-to-day project operations ensuring adherence to standards.
- Coordinated procurement and vendor liaison for welding automation lines.
- Performed quality checks on outsourced components and reworked parts.
Skills
Industry Certifications
Project Management Tools
Project Execution & Control
Project Management Methodologies
Languages
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Agni College of Technology · 2017
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