IPSITA AGRAHARI
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic project lead with over 9 years of experience in the construction and infrastructure industry, including leading GPO-aligned PMO functions for high-value data center design projects across APAC. Proven expertise in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and process standardization. Adept at leveraging tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, and MS Office to streamline workflows, enhance visibility, and drive operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead
Jones Lang LaSalle
Mumbai
08.2023 - Current
- Strategic Reporting & Analysis: Generated comprehensive weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports that identified critical achievements, flagged potential issues, and provided actionable recommendations for leadership decision-making.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Solution Development: Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to assess business requirements and design targeted solutions that aligned with organizational objectives and user needs.
- Governance Framework Implementation: Established and executed PMO governance frameworks, including standardized processes, policies, and operational procedures, to ensure consistent project delivery across the organization.
- Executive Communication & Risk Management: Maintained transparent communication channels with senior leadership.
- Project Management & Tracking: Monitor project status and key performance indicators across multiple platforms, including Smartsheet and Anaplan, tracking MCE lists, sustainability metrics, and compliance standards in accordance with company policies, while ensuring team alignment with project milestones.
- System Customization: Develop and implement customized tracking solutions in Smartsheet, tailored to specific project requirements and deliverables.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Generate and extract comprehensive reports from Power BI to support project decision-making and stakeholder communication.
- Design Review Coordination: Initiate and manage design stage gate reviews through Bluebeam, ensuring thorough evaluation and documentation of project design phases in adherence to the checklist.
Assistant Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle
Mumbai
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Accelerated Data Center Delivery - Forecpoint: Led and delivered the fast-track fit-out of a 22,000-square-foot data center facility for Forecpoint, implementing compressed scheduling and parallel work streams to meet aggressive client deadlines while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Assistant Site Engineer
J M Mhatre Pvt Ltd.
Navi Mumbai & Pandharpur
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Projects: 1. NHAI - Palkhi Marg Highway, Pandharpur. 2. MMRDA - Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Project (Package 3) & 3. NHAI - Belapur JNPT Highway, Navi Mumbai.
- Project Management & Administration: Construction and supervision of roads and bridges, ensuring compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and safety protocols. Utilized MS Project for comprehensive tracking of project timelines, change order requests, and weekly project schedules to maintain project visibility and control. Prepared and verified client(NHAI & MMRDA) RA bills and subcontractor invoices, ensuring accurate financial documentation and timely payment processing.
- Change Management & Client Relations: Developed change-of-scope documentation and secured client approvals, while maintaining detailed meeting minutes with clients and consultants. Organized comprehensive project files to support operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and project traceability requirements.
- Reconciliation: Managed material reconciliation processes to ensure accurate inventory tracking and cost control throughout project execution.
- Financial Planning & Resource Management: Planned, monitored, and controlled project cash flow while forecasting monthly progress revenue to support financial decision-making. Strategically managed resources in alignment with dynamic site requirements and project milestones to optimize project delivery.
Education
B.E - Civil Engineering
M G M COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Navi mumbai10-2016
MBA - Production & Operations
Amity University
Noida (Jun'25 - May'27)Skills
- Project Co-ordination & Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning
- MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD (Read), Smartsheet
- Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi, Marathi
Timeline
Project Lead
Jones Lang LaSalle
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle
11.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Site Engineer
J M Mhatre Pvt Ltd.
10.2016 - 10.2021
B.E - Civil Engineering
M G M COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
MBA - Production & Operations
Amity University