The Project Manager is expected to review all project details and arrange an IKOM with internal stakeholders. Key stakeholders include:
- Sales
- Product Team
- Engineering Team
- SIOP
- Logistics
- Finance
Step 3: Customer Kick-Off Meeting (CKOM)
After completion of IKOM, the Project Manager should establish communication with the customer and arrange a CKOM. During this meeting, the PM must:
- Present the overall project scope and plan
- Align all stakeholders on a common understanding
Key elements to be established include:
- Communication matrix
- Reporting formats
- Turnaround Time (TAT) for delivery and service
- Drawing submission and approval timelines
(Refer to the enclosed PPT formate for CKOM details.)
Step 4: Manufacturing & Dispatch Coordination
The Project Manager is responsible for:
- Coordinating with SIOP, factory, and sourcing teams ( including external panel integration and battery bank procurement activity ) based on customer demand and lot size
- Monitoring production progress to ensure timely completion of all units
- Coordinating with the customer for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) visit, this includes participation from the main customer,
consultant, and End customer (e.g., government bodies like MMRDA)
- Ensuring closure of all punch points post-FAT
- Obtaining billing, dispatch, and clearance approvals from customer
- Overseeing timely and protected dispatch of equipment to site
The same process should also be followed for battery bank delivery etc.