Jayakumar S
Project Director
Chennai
Summary
Seasoned Telecom and Infrastructure Project Leader and Certified Chartered Engineer with over 25 years of extensive experience in Metro Rail Telecom Systems, wireline and wireless networks, and enterprise connectivity. Expertise includes system architecture, multi-package program management, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and contract and commercial governance. Currently serving as Project Director (Delivery Head) for CMRL packages ASA05 and ASA08, while also leading the successful closure of the Nagpur Metro Project. Recognized for building high-performance teams of 100-300+ members and delivering mission-critical systems, including CCTV, ACID, TETRA, FOTS/SDH/DWDM, LAN/MAN, PIS/PAS, Telephone, and CTRFS/CVRS, while adhering to stringent safety, quality, and SLA standards.
Professional in delivery sector with robust history of managing complex projects and ensuring client satisfaction. Known for collaborative approach and achieving outstanding results through effective team management. Recognized for adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Head
L&T Technology Services
04.2023 - Current
- Scope: Delivering two major CMRL telecom packages (ASA05 & ASA08) covering 80 stations and 2 depots, integrating 8 critical subsystems: PAS (Public Address System), PIDS (Passenger Information Display System), FOTS (Fiber Optic Transmission System), OAIT (Operator Assistance & Intercom Telephone), Telephone, Access Control & Intrusion Detection, Clock System, and CCTV Surveillance.
- End-to-End Delivery Leadership: Accountable for design approvals, material readiness, installation, testing & commissioning (T&C), and final handover within contractual timelines, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Strategic Team Management & Development: Leading cross-functional teams of 80+ professionals across engineering, installation, T&C, QA/QC, safety, contracts, commercial, and procurement. Focused on mentoring and developing future leaders, implementing succession planning, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. Introduced competency mapping and skill enhancement programs to improve team efficiency and reduce dependency on external resources.
- Leadership Traits: Demonstrated visionary leadership, strong decision-making under pressure, and ability to inspire high-performance teams. Known for building collaborative environments, resolving conflicts swiftly, and aligning diverse stakeholders toward common goals.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as the primary interface with CMRL, PMC, and multiple system partners (Civil, MEP, Signaling, AFC, BMS, PSS) to resolve interdependencies, mitigate risks, and accelerate milestone achievement. Established structured communication channels to enhance transparency and trust.
- Commercial Governance & Revenue Recognition: Overseeing milestone certifications, invoice throughput, claims, and variation orders (VOs); ensuring cash flow discipline, risk/opportunity tracking, and adherence to contractual obligations.
- Successfully unlocked additional revenue streams through early commissioning strategies, scope optimization, and timely VO approvals, contributing to improved project profitability.
- Program Controls & Reporting: Implemented robust governance frameworks including schedule baselines, progress S-curves, EAC/ETC reviews, NCR closure tracking; delivering monthly PMO dashboards and client progress reports for transparency and accountability.
- Quality & Safety Assurance: Driving audit preparedness, approving method statements and ITPs, conducting site safety campaigns, and ensuring timely submission of closeout dossiers (as-built drawings, O&M manuals). Achieved zero major NCRs and maintained >95% schedule adherence.
- Operational Excellence: Secured client appreciation for proactive risk mitigation and timely delivery, while enhancing operational efficiency through process automation and digital reporting tools.
- Delay & EoT Claims Management: Successfully prepared and negotiated Extension of Time (EoT) claims and delay analysis reports to safeguard project timelines and mitigate liquidated damages. Applied contemporary delay analysis techniques (e.g., Time Impact Analysis) to justify schedule extensions and secure client approvals.
- Contractual Claims & Variation Orders: Led contract interpretation and claim preparation for scope changes, unforeseen conditions, and interface delays. Achieved timely approval of variation orders (VOs), resulting in additional revenue recognition and improved cash flow.
- Risk Management & Mitigation: Implemented a structured risk register and conducted periodic risk reviews to identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats to schedule, cost, and quality. Developed contingency plans and executed proactive measures to ensure project success.
- Commercial Strategy for Revenue Growth: Leveraged claims and contractual provisions to unlock incremental revenue streams, including delay cost recovery, scope enhancements, and early commissioning incentives, contributing to improved project profitability.
- Led cross-functional teams in delivering complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Implemented Agile methodologies to enhance project delivery efficiency, resulting in improved team collaboration.
- Developed and maintained relationships with stakeholders to drive project success and client satisfaction.
- Mentored project managers, fostering skill development and enhancing overall project execution capabilities.
Deputy General Manager
L&T Limited
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Managed the Nagpur Metro Rail Telecom Project covering 37 stations, 1 OCC, and 2 depots.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams including Civil, MEP, Signaling, AFC, and other system teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Led the complete design of telecom equipment such as CCTV, ACID, TETRA, Backbone Fiber, FOTS, OAIT, Telephone, CTRFS, CVRS, MCK, PIS, PAS.
- Collaborated with Planner, Design Manager, Installation Manager, and T&C Manager to develop and finalize project schedules.
- Supervised site installation activities for FOTS, TETRA, CCTV, ACID, and power systems across stations.
- Oversaw Safety and Quality Managers, ensuring compliance with project standards and regulations.
- Directed Testing and Commissioning activities for telecom systems including CCTV, ACID, TETRA, FOTS, OAIT, Telephone, CTRFS, CVRS, MCK, PIS, PAS.
- Conducted weekly internal reviews and provided project updates to senior management.
- Held weekly client review meetings to report progress and address support requirements.
- Organized internal meetings with procurement teams to ensure timely material availability as per schedule.
- Coordinated with the Contracts team to review and discuss contractual correspondence.
- Managed project contractors and system contractors for site execution and material supply.
- Facilitated monthly progress review meetings, analyzed schedules, and defined action plans to achieve key project milestones.
- Delay Analysis & EoT Claims: Prepared and defended EoT claims backed by detailed delay analysis and interface dependency reports, ensuring contractual compliance and avoidance of liquidated damages.
- Contractual & Commercial Claims: Drove variation order approvals and cost recovery claims, resulting in significant revenue recognition and improved project margins.
- Risk Management: Established a risk governance framework, conducted monthly risk reviews, and implemented mitigation plans to address critical path threats and interface risks.
Project Manager
Thales India Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Managed the Hyderabad Metro Rail Telecom Project covering 66 stations, 1 OCC, and 2 depots, overseeing installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Led a team of 150 members, including contractors, ensuring timely execution and quality compliance.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams such as Civil, MEP, Signaling, AFC, and other system teams for seamless integration.
- Directed the complete design of telecom systems: CCTV, ACID, TETRA, Backbone Fiber, MAN, OAIT, Telephone, CTRFS, CVRS, MCK, PIS, PAS.
- Collaborated with Planner, Design Manager, Installation Manager, and T&C Manager to finalize project schedules.
- Supervised site installation of LAN, MAN, Backbone Fiber, TETRA, CCTV, ACID, and power systems across stations.
- Oversaw Safety and Quality Managers, ensuring adherence to standards and project requirements.
- Managed Testing and Commissioning for telecom systems including CCTV, ACID, TETRA, Backbone Fiber, MAN, OAIT, Telephone, CTRFS, CVRS, MCK, PIS, PAS.
- Conducted daily internal reviews and provided project updates to senior management.
- Resolved interface issues with AFC, Signaling, BMS, PSS, and Civil teams in coordination with the Interface Manager.
- Held weekly client meetings to report progress and address support requirements.
- Organized internal meetings with procurement teams to ensure timely material availability as per schedule.
- Coordinated with the Contracts team to review and discuss contractual correspondence.
- Managed project contractors and system contractors for site execution and material supply.
- Successfully conducted and documented Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) analysis for metro telecom systems in alignment with EN50126/EN50128/EN50129 standards. Delivered comprehensive hazard identification, risk assessment, and FMEA reports, ensuring system safety integrity and lifecycle reliability. Achieved client sign-off on RAMS compliance, contributing to project completion and enhanced stakeholder confidence.
- Claims & Risk Governance: Managed contractual claims and EoT submissions for delays caused by civil and interface dependencies. Negotiated successfully with client and PMC to secure time extensions without penalties, while ensuring variation order approvals for additional scope. Maintained a risk register and implemented mitigation strategies to prevent cascading delays.
Deputy Project Manager
ST Electronics Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed the Chennai Metro Rail Telecom Project covering 32 stations, overseeing installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Led a team of 300 members, including contractors, ensuring timely execution and quality compliance.
- Handled the project end-to-end, from planning to completion.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams such as Civil, MEP, Signaling, AFC, and other system teams for seamless integration.
- Directed the complete design of telecom systems: CCTV, ACID, TETRA, Backbone Fiber, SDH, LAN/MAN, Telephone.
- Supervised installation across 32 sites for SDH, LAN, MAN, Backbone Fiber, TETRA, CCTV, ACID, and power systems.
- Managed testing and commissioning of all systems including SDH, MAN, LAN, ACID, CCTV, PAVA, PIDS, TETRA, and power systems.
- Led project teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
- Developed and implemented project plans, optimizing resource allocation for improved operational efficiency.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment on project objectives and timely decision-making.
- Monitored project progress and risks, proactively addressing issues to maintain project timelines and deliverables.
Fixed Access Head – TN & KL Circle
Essjay Ericsson Pvt Ltd
12.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed the entire Tamil Nadu circle’s fixed access operations and maintenance, service delivery, and service assurance through 7 zonal offices and 5 cluster offices, with a total staff strength of 143.
- Oversaw a customer base of 12,000 enterprise customers, ensuring uninterrupted service and high-quality support.
- Handled RailTel fibers and links for RailTel customers without any service disruption.
- Managed bandwidth provisioning for RailTel customers, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
Manager COMH & FA – TN Circle
Alcatel – Lucent
02.2013 - 11.2014
- Prevented fiber cuts and attended fiber faults within SLA, including RailTel fibers.
- Managed RailTel fibers and links for RailTel customers without service disruption; ensured timely bandwidth provisioning.
- Maintained BTS location uptime as per SLA requirements.
- Conducted daily reviews with area managers regarding fiber cuts and network uptime.
- Reviewed transport-related KPI parameters with the transport lead to maintain network performance.
- Coordinated with various NOCs for closure of fault tickets.
- Held daily reviews with SMEs for fiber, utility, power, and fuel, monitoring KPI parameters.
- Coordinated with customers for monthly sign-off on service performance.
- Worked with cross-functional teams (Wireless, Fixed Access, NOC, Planning) to resolve issues.
- Coordinated and executed projects under civil infrastructure activity timelines.
- Liaised with external departments such as Metro Rail, CPWD, TNEB for smooth O&M operations.
CMP Lead - TN Circle
Reliance Communications Ltd
01.2007 - 02.2013
- Prevented fiber cuts and attended fiber faults within SLA, including RailTel fibers.
- Managed RailTel fibers and links for RailTel customers without service disruption; ensured timely bandwidth provisioning.
- Maintained BTS location uptime as per SLA requirements.
- Conducted daily reviews with area managers regarding fiber cuts and network uptime.
- Reviewed transport-related KPI parameters with the transport lead to maintain network performance.
- Coordinated with various NOCs for closure of fault tickets.
- Held daily reviews with SMEs for fiber, utility, power, and fuel, monitoring KPI parameters.
- Coordinated with customers for monthly sign-off on service performance.
- Worked with cross-functional teams (Wireless, Fixed Access, NOC, Planning) to resolve issues.
- Coordinated and executed projects under civil infrastructure activity timelines.
- Liaised with external departments such as Metro Rail, CPWD, TNEB for smooth O&M operations.
NMT Engineer - TN Circle
Bharti Airtel Limited
12.2005 - 01.2007
- Maintained 300 km fiber routes (Cuddalore–Kattumannar Koil, Cuddalore–Virudhachalam, and Cuddalore–Pondicherry).
- Managed SDH and DWDM networks.
- Maintained Alcatel, ECI, and Nortel STM-64, STM-16, and STM-4 networks.
- Maintained Alcatel and Tellabs DWDM networks.
- Extended circuits such as E1, Ethernet, Leased Lines, and VPN Data Circuits.
- Installed ECI XDM-100, ECI XDM-1000, and Nortel SDH Mux.
- Maintained MPLS networks using Cisco routers and switches.
- Supervised and coordinated patrollers for network monitoring.
- Executed projects involving trenching, ducting, and fiber blowing.
- Performed fiber splicing (24F, 48F, 96F) with minimal loss.
- Hands-on experience with BERT, ANT20 Tester, and OTDR.
- Monitored network alarms and provisioned circuits via NMS.
- Coordinated with field engineers for fault location and cable cut restoration.
Link Engineer
Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd
08.2003 - 11.2005
- Managed RailTel fiber routes between Beach–Tambaram and Arakkonam–Chennai Central (140 km).
- Provisioned bandwidth (Internet) and established points of interconnectivity.
- Executed trenching, ducting, and fiber blowing projects covering 110 km.
- Implemented fiber links:
- George Town to Thiruvottiyur – 40 km
- Greams Road to Ambattur OT – 55 km
- Installed equipment:
- CWDM at 26 locations
- DWDM at 4 major POPs
- Delivered connectivity solutions for ~40 customers, including Leased Lines, L3 VPN, and MPLS.
- Installed SDH Mux at customer premises.
- Studied network planning for E1, Ethernet, and DS3 delivery at customer sites.
- Prepared BOQ and ROW documentation based on network requirements.
- Installed SDH (MUX/Regenerator) equipment (Tejas) at customer premises.
- Installed ECI cross-connectors (XDM-100 / XDM-1000).
- Performed software upgrades and managed cross-connection configurations.
- Installed and maintained:
- CWDM (ADVA) at 27 sites
- DWDM (Cisco) at 4 sites
- Installed power plants and battery sets.
- Performed fiber splicing (24F, 48F, 96F) with minimal loss.
- Maintained SDH, CWDM, and DWDM equipment.
- Hands-on experience with BERT, ANT20 Tester, and OTDR.
- Monitored network alarms and provisioned circuits via NMS.
- Coordinated with field engineers for fault location and cable cut restoration.
- Led a team to ensure timely project completion.
Project Officer – TN Circle
Bharti Telnet Private Limited
06.1999 - 07.2003
- Handled trenching, ducting, and fiber blowing projects covering 120 km.
- Prepared BOQ and material requirement plans.
- Installed pillars and sub-pillars for network infrastructure.
- Coordinated with authorities (Corporation, Metro Water, EB, BSNL) for ROW permissions.
- Managed contractors to ensure timely job completion.
- Coordinated with stores for material availability at site.
- Completed 36,000 tags at a single RSU in George Town.
- Conducted foot surveys and finalized main & sub-pillar locations.
- Communicated with Corporation Zone Office and utility departments (EB, BSNL, Metro Water).
- Ensured completion of MP/SP construction before digging.
- Studied planning drawings and stretch plans for execution.
- Ensured material availability at site before digging starts.
- Oversaw jointing, termination, and AT offering pillar-wise.
- Performed GIS measurements for accurate mapping.
- Prepared daily reports, deviation reports, material plans, and managed electrical equipment.
- Responsible for Switch Room and MDF Room operations.
- Maintained SDH and EWSD switches at RSU.
- Monitored and resolved network alarms.
Education
Master of Technology - Computing Systems & Infrastructure
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Pilani, Rajasthan01-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Madras University
Chennai, TamilNadu01-1999
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Panimalar Polytechnic
Chennai, TamilNadu01-1996
Skills
Metro rail telecom program management
Optical fiber system architecture
Project management oversight
Stakeholder engagement
Operational excellence in O&M
Contract management and cost control
Quality and safety management
RAMS analysis expertise
Risk analysis expertise
Contract management expertise
System testing and commissioning
Telecommunications system integration
Regulatory compliance knowledge
Client-centric approach
Efficient service delivery
Certification
Certified Chartered Engineer (Institution of Engineers India – IEI), 2005
Accomplishments
- Achieved Additional 34 CR revenue Against EoT Claim
- Supervised the overall team members of 300 members.
- Managed the TN & Kerala FA team Complete reliance Network
- Successfully handed over the NMRCL Project for 37 Stations & 2 Depots including OCC/ BOCC
- Successfully Completed HMRL 62 Stations & 2 Depots including OCC/ BOCC
- Achieved Safety manhours Successfully in HMRL, CMRL
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Timeline
Delivery Head
L&T Technology Services
04.2023 - Current
Deputy General Manager
L&T Limited
10.2019 - 03.2023
Project Manager
Thales India Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 09.2019
Deputy Project Manager
ST Electronics Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 11.2016
Fixed Access Head – TN & KL Circle
Essjay Ericsson Pvt Ltd
12.2014 - 02.2015
Manager COMH & FA – TN Circle
Alcatel – Lucent
02.2013 - 11.2014
CMP Lead - TN Circle
Reliance Communications Ltd
01.2007 - 02.2013
NMT Engineer - TN Circle
Bharti Airtel Limited
12.2005 - 01.2007
Link Engineer
Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd
08.2003 - 11.2005
Project Officer – TN Circle
Bharti Telnet Private Limited
06.1999 - 07.2003
Master of Technology - Computing Systems & Infrastructure
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Madras University
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Panimalar Polytechnic