Ajithkumar RaveendranathenRugmini
Global Project Manager , PMP® Certified
Chennai
Summary
A highly organized, competent and focused professional with substantial expertise in Project & Operations Management in the Industrial Automation Industry. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence by executing several International Projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior Advanced Project Management Specialist
Honeywell
Chennai, India
04.2026 - Current
- Global Project Manager for Honeywell Automation.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to identify areas for process optimization, driving efficiency gains across all aspects of project management operations.
- Provided ongoing support to team members by offering guidance, resources, and mentorship to promote professional growth and development.
- Aligned project goals with organizational objectives for consistent strategic direction across all initiatives.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering projects that exceeded expectations in terms of scope completion, timeline adherence, and quality benchmarks.
- Optimized resource utilization by monitoring workloads closely to identify bottlenecks early on in the process so that they can be addressed promptly before impacting overall productivity levels.
Global Project Manager
ABB India Ltd
Bangalore
02.2024 - 03.2026
- Owner and Responsible for 5000+ MINR International Blending Projects (Lubricants, Grease, and Paints).
- Project & Operations Management, Stakeholder Management.
- Project Planning, including scope and financial plans, schedule, risk management, and P&L owner for projects.
- Multi-cultural, Multi-Country Stakeholder management for engineering and deliverables.
- Effective resource planning and allocation, continuous mentoring and guidance, and monitoring of resources.
- Monitor and control project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow.
- Reduced project risks through comprehensive risk assessments, contingency planning, and proactive issue resolution.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors while maintaining strong relationships to secure favorable terms for the company''s benefit.
Project Manager
Yokogawa India Ltd
Bangalore, India
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Project Management, Engineering Management &Team Management.
- Process Standardization for cost optimization & cost control
- Project planning, including scope and financial plans, schedule, and risk management plan.
- Continuous monitoring, updating & mitigation of Risk & Opportunity throughout the project cycle.
- Effective Resource planning & allocation, Continuous mentoring/guidance & monitoring of resources.
- Monitor and controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
Instrumentation Engineering Lead
ABB India Ltd
Bangalore, India
09.2015 - 11.2021
- Engineering Team/Resource Management & Project Management.
- Standardization of engineering documents, drawings and process to optimize cost.
- On time resolution of technical queries raised by customers and enforce best engineering practices
- Creates the engineering design concept/philosophy definition
- Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria to perform engineering assignments.
- Support Sales & Marketing, Service team in the preparation of techno-commercial offers.
Asst. Manager
Maxpro Engineers Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, India
11.2014 - 08.2015
- Instrumentation Engineering team lead responsible for engineering deliverables.
Senior Engineer
Enventure Technologies Limited
Bangalore, India
07.2013 - 04.2014
- Senior Engineer responsible for Instrumentation Engineering packages.
Jr. Manager
DCS | Supinco Automation Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, IN
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Engineering & Design of Field Instruments
Sales & Service Engineer
Hazar International
Saudi Arabia
03.2008 - 09.2009
- Instrumentation Engineering support for sales team.
Commissioning Engineer
AES ( ABB Franchisee)
Bangalore, IN
05.2006 - 02.2008
- Engineering, Testing & Commissioning of low, medium and high voltage ABB AC VFDs
Education
Master of Engineering - Instrumentation - Control, Control Systems, Communication Engineering, Integrated Circuit Design
Griffith University
Australia01-2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics-Instrumentation
AMS Engineering College (ANNA University)
Namakkal04-2006
Skills
Leadership & Team Management
Project Monitoring & Control
Project Planning, Revenue & Collection
Project & Operations Management
Risk Assessment & Management
Budget Management & Forecasting
Negotiation
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
Effective Communication
Project scheduling
Scope management
Stakeholder management
Time management
Accomplishments
· Trailblazer Award from ABB for the execution of worlds second largest lubricant plant.
· Best Vendor Award from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited for Gulbarga Depot Execution.
· Trailblazer Award from ABB (Industrial Automation) for world class execution of of LPG Bottling Plants.
· Team Excellence Award for BPCL LPG Projects (ABB)- Customer Impact.
· Appreciation letter from L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering for ONGC Projects.
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP® Certified-PMI)
Timeline
Senior Advanced Project Management Specialist
Honeywell
04.2026 - Current
Global Project Manager
ABB India Ltd
02.2024 - 03.2026
Project Manager
Yokogawa India Ltd
12.2021 - 01.2024
Instrumentation Engineering Lead
ABB India Ltd
09.2015 - 11.2021
Asst. Manager
Maxpro Engineers Pvt Ltd
11.2014 - 08.2015
Senior Engineer
Enventure Technologies Limited
07.2013 - 04.2014
Jr. Manager
DCS | Supinco Automation Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 07.2013
Sales & Service Engineer
Hazar International
03.2008 - 09.2009
Commissioning Engineer
AES ( ABB Franchisee)
05.2006 - 02.2008
Master of Engineering - Instrumentation - Control, Control Systems, Communication Engineering, Integrated Circuit Design
Griffith University
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics-Instrumentation
AMS Engineering College (ANNA University)
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