Ashish A Sherikar
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-oriented Project Management Professional with 3 years of experience managing engineering projects effectively. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and utilizing project management software for tracking progress. Known for promoting teamwork and maintaining high-quality deliverables across engineering, procurement, and operations. Demonstrated success in leading initiatives from start to finish while meeting quality and schedule requirements.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate: Engineering Project Manager
Tesco
Bengaluru
2024 - Current
- Executed 85 engineering projects valued at £250 million, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule targets.
- Developed comprehensive project plans and timelines in MS Project, achieving a 15–20% improvement in on-time completion.
- Coordinated with Finance, Procurement, and site teams to resolve technical issues and ensure alignment of deliverables.
- Facilitated vendor onboarding and managed purchase orders and invoice tracking via Oracle systems.
- Collaborated with design and engineering teams to validate layouts, drawings, and cost estimates for new projects.
- Oversaw vendor relationships and monitored KPIs to enforce compliance with engineering standards and safety protocols.
- Monitored project progress through KPIs, performed risk assessments, and implemented mitigation strategies to reduce delays.
- Supported capital expenditure planning, contributing to annual savings of £1.2 million through cost optimization initiatives.
Associate: Property Delivery Planning
Tesco
Bengaluru
2022 - 2024
- Supported end-to-end delivery of new store openings, refurbishments, and property upgrades across South East UK.
- Coordinated with Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Operations for timely approvals and material availability.
- Managed project schedules and trackers to monitor milestones, risks, and dependencies using MS Project, Excel, and Power BI.
- Prepared and analyzed project status reports to inform senior management of progress and delays.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives that reduced project turnaround time by 10 to 15% through enhanced planning.
- Ordered parts while providing updates and following up until delivery was confirmed.
- Escalated issues regarding parts orders to expedite resolution and delivery processes.
Education
Bachelor’s - Industrial Engineering & Management
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
01-2020
Senior Secondary Education -
Nagarjuna Pre-University College
01-2016
Skills
- Project planning and scheduling
- Scope, cost, and time management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Resource allocation and optimization
- Project lifecycle management
- Stakeholder coordination
- Quality assurance and control
- Contract and vendor management
Certification
- Recognized by UK Work Level 3 for excellence in delivering high-quality engineering projects within scope, time, and budget.
- Twice awarded “Champion” title for successfully clearing project backlogs and ensuring seamless delivery.
Tools
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- Power BI
- Oracle
- SAP
- Tableau
- Process Improvement & Optimization
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Critical thinking
- Internal Auditing
- Data Analysis & Management Reporting
- Interpersonal Skills & Project Management
Projects Achievements
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline CAPEX planning and approval workflows, reducing turnaround time by 10%.
- Improved documentation accuracy and project closure timelines through standardized reporting templates and checklists.
- Successfully delivered 85 projects across multiple regions, ensuring on-time handover within approved budgets (£250 M).
Languages
English
Native language
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Associate: Engineering Project Manager
Tesco
2024 - Current
Associate: Property Delivery Planning
Tesco
2022 - 2024
Bachelor’s - Industrial Engineering & Management
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Senior Secondary Education -
Nagarjuna Pre-University College