Surinder Singh Rai
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in cost optimisation, risk management, and programme delivery. Proven track record in Bill of Materials validation and PCDS management, ensuring efficient project planning and execution. Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams, mentoring members to achieve process improvement and agile methodology adoption. Adept at data analysis, status reporting, and supplier collaboration to drive successful outcomes. Committed to a result-oriented approach with a focus on conflict resolution and team supervision.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2031
2031
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Programme Analyst – Digital Platform Product
Jaguar Land Rover
Warwick
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Lead cost optimisation activities, managed proposals from Ideation stage to Execution
- Conducted analysis on all late requests as part of strategy team.
- Managed Mandatory Changes from proposal through to implementation.
- Chaired cross-functional meetings to address and resolve issues.
- Supported builds for EDUs, ensuring timely delivery.
- Oversaw PCDS deliverables to maintain project timelines.
- Assisted LMMs for Programme team, presenting status updates effectively.
- Collaborated across departments for cohesive report development.
Scrum Master / Senior Analyst Jaguar Legacy Lifecycle
Jaguar Land Rover
Warwick
04.2014 - 03.2023
- Delivered vehicle programmes from KO through Strategy to Delivery phase.
- Expertise in PCDS gateways, iPLM, and Programme Central for risk management.
- Led programme initiatives in PST, LMM, NMLR, SDF, GMPR, and supplier reviews.
- Managed BoM validations and parts supply for prototype and pre-production builds.
- Planned and delivered final model year for F-Type, ensuring part availability.
- Successfully launched X540 18MY at Graz, marking first contract manufacturing plant.
- Implemented cost-saving measures for Labcar VB cars, saving over £80K.
- Originated PR AIMS to enhance CCR commodity processes.
Lead Planner
Jaguar Land Rover
Warwick
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Planned X1 and M1 prototype builds, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards.
- Created schedules and validated Bills of Materials to guarantee availability of correct parts.
- Managed parts meetings to confirm timely access to essential components for builds.
- Oversaw RPS management for parts orders, optimising procurement efficiency.
- Conducted Build meetings to align team efforts and progress.
- Trained a newcomer from C grade to high-performing Planner through effective mentorship.
- Led a team of 2 C grades, enhancing their skills in necessary tools and systems.
Team Leader / Stand in Supervisor
Jaguar Land Rover
Birmingham
03.2001 - 03.2011
- Ensured hourly car production met criteria for Closure line in BIW plant at Castle Brom.
- Managed 23 operators while regularly updating WES/GPAS sheets.
- Presented daily status updates to Senior Manager during start-up meetings.
- Updated group workboard with KPIs to monitor performance effectively.
- Oversaw training and welfare initiatives to enhance team development.
- Served as stand-in supervisor during night shifts to maintain operational continuity.
Quality Engineer
Nova Castings
06.1997 - 12.2000
- Responsible for all quality related issues in a Lead Die Casting firm where several automotive parts were manufactured.
- Responsible for First Off and Last off sampling both visually and on CMM machine, regular sampling for parts inspection.
- Maintain all the quality data for parts produced and dispatched, answered all quality related customer queries.
- Worked on team that achieved the company’s first IS0 9001 and 14001 certification.
Education
APM (MSc Module) - Project Management and Control
Warwick University
BSc (Hons) Eng - company sponsored degree programme
Coventry University
Coventry 09.2010 - 05.2012
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering BSc - equivalent to HND British standards
Ethiopian Airlines Academy
EthiopiaA-Levels - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Englsih, Economics
Shabaan Roberts Secondary School
Tanzania 01.1986 - 12.1997
Skills
- Cost optimisation
- Proeject / Programme Mangement
- Risk management
- Programme delivery
- Bill of Materials validation
- Cross-functional leadership
- PCDS management
- Data analysis
- Team mentoring
- Status reporting
- Project planning
- Supplier collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Team supervision
- Result-Oriented approach
- Process Improvement
- Agile methodology
Languages
Hindi
Native
Punjabi
Native
Urdu
Intermediate
Gujarati
Upper intermediate
Swahili
Advanced
Custom
Keen sports fan, Liverpool fan.
Played for under 21 Tanzanian national hockey team and also keen badminton player.
Wedding registrar at local community Sikh Temple in Birmingham
Timeline
Senior Programme Analyst – Digital Platform Product
Jaguar Land Rover
03.2023 - 07.2025
Scrum Master / Senior Analyst Jaguar Legacy Lifecycle
Jaguar Land Rover
04.2014 - 03.2023
Lead Planner
Jaguar Land Rover
02.2011 - 04.2014
BSc (Hons) Eng - company sponsored degree programme
Coventry University
09.2010 - 05.2012
Team Leader / Stand in Supervisor
Jaguar Land Rover
03.2001 - 03.2011
Quality Engineer
Nova Castings
06.1997 - 12.2000
A-Levels - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Englsih, Economics
Shabaan Roberts Secondary School
01.1986 - 12.1997
APM (MSc Module) - Project Management and Control
Warwick University
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering BSc - equivalent to HND British standards
Ethiopian Airlines Academy
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