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Anil Meda

Ludwigshafen,RP

Summary

Results-driven Program Controls Leader with over two decades of experience in program governance, risk management, cost control, scheduling, and resource optimization across Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Offshore, and Engineering sectors. Proven ability to drive strategic portfolio success, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery of large-scale projects while optimizing performance and mitigating risks. Adept at executive reporting, stakeholder management, and decision support, aligning program objectives with business goals.

Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Program Controls Manager

BASF
08.2021 - Current
  • Leading program controls for multi-billion-dollar BASF Zhanjiang Verbund Petrochemical Project, ensuring strategic alignment, governance, and execution excellence
  • Oversee scheduling & controls across complex, multi-phase projects, ensuring seamless integration with portfolio objectives
  • Lead risk analysis and forecasting, proactively mitigating cost and schedule risks through data-driven insights
  • Enhance cost control strategies, implementing best practices that optimize resource utilization and budget efficiency
  • Engage with executive leadership, delivering strategic reports on performance, KPIs, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Implement change management frameworks, improving reporting accuracy and transparency

Project Lead – Cost & Planning

Qatar Petroleum
07.2012 - 08.2021
  • Managed controls for mega offshore projects in oil & gas, ensuring compliance with strategic planning and cost control objectives
  • Achieved significant cost savings through strategic subcontracting and procurement optimization
  • Enhanced risk management by implementing a risk register and improving efficiency
  • Optimized manpower allocation, reducing resource misallocation
  • Improved forecasting accuracy using advanced risk modeling techniques
  • Accelerated change order approvals through governance enhancements
  • Increased project schedule adherence with integrated project controls

Senior Planning Engineer

BG Group – British Gas E&P
10.2010 - 07.2012
  • Optimized planning, cost control, and risk management for offshore brownfield redevelopment projects, ensuring successful execution
  • Developed and maintained integrated schedules and WBS structures, aligning with portfolio strategies
  • Led cost risk analysis and mitigation strategies, enhancing predictability and budget adherence
  • Implemented contractor performance benchmarking, reducing procurement cycle times

Project Controls Engineer

Worley Parsons
01.2010 - 12.2010

Lead Planner & Scheduler

KBR
01.2009 - 12.2010

Senior Planning Engineer

J. Ray McDermott
01.2008 - 12.2008

Planning Engineer

Noble Engineers and Contractors
01.2001 - 12.2007

Education

MSc - Construction Project Management

Edinburgh Napier University
01.2020

BEng - Construction Engineering

University of Mumbai
01.2007

Skills

  • Program & Portfolio Management
  • Cost & Schedule Governance
  • Risk Management & Compliance
  • Integrated Project Controls
  • Change Management & Reporting
  • Contract Negotiation & Procurement Optimization
  • Executive Stakeholder Engagement
  • Resource Planning & Forecasting
  • Performance Metrics & Benchmarking
  • Digital Tools: Primavera P6,MS Project,SAP ERP
  • Digital Tools : Acumen Fuse, Microsoft Power BI
  • Digital Tools : Excel , PowerPoint, Word

Certification

  • Chartered Manager (CMgr FCMI), Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
  • Program Management Professional (PgMP), PMI
  • Risk Management Professional (RMP), PMI
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI
  • Member, Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE)
  • Professional Engineer, Engineers Australia (MIEAust)

Accomplishments

  • Achieved significant cost savings through strategic subcontracting and procurement optimization.
  • Enhanced risk management by implementing a risk register and improving efficiency.
  • Optimized manpower allocation, reducing resource misallocation.
  • Improved forecasting accuracy using advanced risk modeling techniques.
  • Accelerated change order approvals through governance enhancements.
  • Increased project schedule adherence with integrated project controls.

Timeline

Senior Program Controls Manager

BASF
08.2021 - Current

Project Lead – Cost & Planning

Qatar Petroleum
07.2012 - 08.2021

Senior Planning Engineer

BG Group – British Gas E&P
10.2010 - 07.2012

Project Controls Engineer

Worley Parsons
01.2010 - 12.2010

Lead Planner & Scheduler

KBR
01.2009 - 12.2010

Senior Planning Engineer

J. Ray McDermott
01.2008 - 12.2008

Planning Engineer

Noble Engineers and Contractors
01.2001 - 12.2007

BEng - Construction Engineering

University of Mumbai

MSc - Construction Project Management

Edinburgh Napier University
Anil Meda