Ragu Kaliappan
Operation Project Manager
Penang
Summary
Accomplished Operations and Project Management professional experienced in managing full project lifecycles within Technology Development, Telecommunications, and Engineering Operations. Delivered projects on time and within budget by effectively balancing stakeholder expectations and resource planning while fostering strong relationships across diverse teams. Focused on leveraging extensive experience in operations management and strategic project leadership to drive organizational performance and sustainable development in Government-Linked Companies, Statutory Bodies, or established corporate organizations.
Overview
3
3
Languages
5
5
Certifications
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Project Manager
Jabil Circuit Sdn. Bhd.
01.2026 - Current
- Lead medium to high-complexity operational and strategic projects supporting global semiconductor and technology customers.
- Managed complete project lifecycle from initiation to implementation and production launch, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Manage multiple strategic projects simultaneously while ensuring business alignment and corporate compliance.
- Develop project plans, business proposals, scope statements, resource requirements, schedules, budgets, and governance frameworks.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams comprising Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Finance, Quality, and Customer Management.
- Establish project KPIs, milestones, success criteria, and operational readiness plans.
- Drove operational improvement initiatives focused on enhancing productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Drive operational improvement initiatives to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Supported business growth initiatives through effective resource planning and operational readiness.
Project Engineer
Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd.
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Managed engineering operations, technology projects, laboratory infrastructure, resource coordination, procurement activities, and technical program execution supporting advanced processor and chipset development.
- Managed project schedules, resources, procurement plans, budget utilization, and risk mitigation activities.
- Managed project schedules, resources, procurement plans, budget utilization, and risk mitigation to ensure timely project delivery.
- Coordinated engineering verification and validation activities across multiple technology programs to enhance product quality.
- Managed cross-functional stakeholder engagement among engineering, business, operations, and suppliers to align project goals.
- Successfully delivered critical projects within aggressive timelines.
- Improved operational effectiveness through workflow optimization and process standardization.
R&D Electrical Engineer
Motorola Solutions Malaysia
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Coordinated technical projects for engineering validation, product enhancement programs, supplier change management, regulatory certification activities, and engineering evaluation projects.
- Led engineering evaluation and product improvement projects involving electrical, RF, software, mechanical, and compliance validation.
- Coordinated project schedules, technical resources, and testing activities to align stakeholder expectations.
- Managed engineering changes driven by suppliers and communicated product change notifications effectively.
- Supervised engineering technicians and lab operations to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Key Achievement
- Successfully managed multiple engineering projects involving regulatory compliance, product enhancements, supplier qualification, and stakeholder coordination while maintaining strict delivery schedules.
Education
Master in Public Administration - MPA
Universiti Sains Malaysia
01-2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic & Instrumentation
International University College of Technology Twintech
01-2011
Diploma - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
ITP College
01-2008
Skills
Project Management
Operations Management
Process Improvement
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Engagement
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Excel
Power BI
SharePoint
SAP ERP
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Process Improvement
Operations Management
Certification
Certificate in Project Management
Timeline
Operations Project Manager
Jabil Circuit Sdn. Bhd.
01.2026 - Current
Project Engineer
Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd.
01.2019 - 01.2025
R&D Electrical Engineer
Motorola Solutions Malaysia
01.2008 - 01.2018
Diploma - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
ITP College
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic & Instrumentation
International University College of Technology Twintech
Master in Public Administration - MPA
Universiti Sains Malaysia