Amit Pawar
About Amit Pawar
Amit Pawar serves as the IT Director for Global Business Solutions at Crane Co., where he focuses on aligning IT initiatives with business objectives and enhancing process efficiency through RPA automation. He has extensive experience in various roles within Crane Co. and Eaton Corporation, contributing to IT strategy development and project management.
Current Role at Crane Co
Amit Pawar serves as the IT Director for Global Business Solutions at Crane Co. since 2022. In this role, he leads the development and execution of multi-year IT strategies and roadmaps. He oversees the implementation of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms and manages a team of Program Managers, Project Managers, and Business Analysts to ensure successful project delivery. His responsibilities include aligning IT initiatives with business objectives to drive organizational success.
Previous Experience at Crane Co
Amit Pawar has extensive experience at Crane Co., where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as the Global IT Leader for Commercial and Supply Chain Management from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as the Global ERP Program Manager for both the UK and US from 2014 to 2018. He also held the position of SIOP Leader for one year in 2012 and completed a Supply Chain Internship from 2011 to 2012.
Career Background and Early Roles
Before joining Crane Co., Amit Pawar worked at Eaton Corporation in various capacities, including Trainee Engineer in Customer Support & Logistics from 2003 to 2005 and Power Product Manager for Hydraulics in 2008. He also participated in the Leadership Development Program at Eaton from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he worked as a Sales Control Manager at Schaeffler Group and as a Student Consultant at Westinghouse Electric Company.
Education and Expertise
Amit Pawar holds a Dual Degree, achieving an MBA and MS in Management Information Systems from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, completed between 2010 and 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from Shivaji University from 1997 to 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in IT strategy, process efficiency, and automation.
Focus on Automation and Innovation
Amit Pawar emphasizes the importance of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to enhance process efficiency and reduce costs on a global scale. He evaluates emerging technologies to recommend solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability. In his role, he ensures compliance with information security policies and fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department.