Sunil Chainani

Sunil Chainani is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in program and project management across various industries, currently serving as the Sr. Manager of PMO Process Improvement at Xylem. Responsibilities include refining global project management processes, driving continuous improvement, and providing strategic input on emerging risks in project portfolios. Sunil has held multiple leadership roles at Xylem, overseeing critical enterprise initiatives and ensuring process alignment via advanced technology integrations. In addition to corporate roles, Sunil contributes to the PMI Chicagoland Chapter in various capacities, including Director of Executive Outreach and Director of Social Media, driving engagement and promoting the value of project management. Previous experience includes management positions at notable companies such as Medline Industries, Sara Lee, and Barilla, where Sunil focused on process transformation, logistics optimization, and IT services during periods of growth. Sunil holds multiple degrees in Industrial Engineering from prominent institutions, including Louisiana State University and the University of Madras.