NEERAJA V
Project Manager
Chennai
Summary
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) with 12 + years of experience in a Startup & PSU, leading the Projects for a deep tech start up with diverse experience in Project Management,Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Management in the Aerospace and Energy domain
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Lead
Agnikul Cosmos Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
03.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded the team of 15 people for Prototype Launch Vehicle Realization project ensuring right parts get into orbit at the right time on a challenging timeline of 50 days. Responsible for Configuration Management and Supply Chain Management for the project.
- Handled complete Operations and Purchase activities for launch vehicle parts Sourcing/Negotiation/SOW/SCM/RFQ/Line Delivery/Testing on a fast track mode; completing 50+ Purchase Orders and negotiations ; Resulted in 30% savings in project cost with fast track delivery of parts.
- Program management planning for key projects of Agnibaan (Commercial Launch Vehicle)- PLF, Inter Tank, Inter Stage and AFT Skirt. Involved excessive collaboration and assigning project tasks with cross functional teams /vendors to ensure timely order placements for major supplies.
- Established long term partnerships with key Suppliers globally (Europe/Asia/US) by identifying and negotiating contracts ensuring price, quality and service standards; leading to ~25% cost savings and favorable payment terms.
- Successfully completed commissioning of testing and assembling facilities for launch operations as a green field project, with efficient contract administration and project closure.
- Process Initiative-Streamlined and established traceability of sourced products for data integration in the ERP database from Order Placement to arrival at Site by assigning individual component-based part number. Assigned roles to team and ensured process implementation; resulted in effective Inventory Management.
Project Lead
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation
New Delhi
06.2017 - 02.2022
- Project lead for execution of 15 MW Roof Top Solar Project (Value: 34.8 Cr) on LSTK basis across four states involving extensive coordination with Govt. entities and various stake holders. Resulted in timely project closure and availing subsidy, saving 40 % of project cost.
- SPOC for implementation of renewable projects across all work centres, involving cross coordination with work centres on project feasibility and financials, and reporting to management. Resulted in 50 MW additional Solar Capacity Pan ONGC for the year FY20-21.
- Played pivotal role in liaising work with Ministry/Govt for release of Viability Gap Funding of 3 Cr for installation of 6 MW Ground Mounted Solar Plants and registration of 12 MW of renewable projects under Clean Development Mechanism;saving cost to company via Carbon Credits.
- Digital Initiative-Led the team for the first time implementation of Asset based Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics for identification and prevention of failures of equipment. Involved extensive market research, vendor interactions, coordination and management approvals. Resulted in deployment of solution across two assets by two vendors saving cost to Company
Project Engineer/Coordinator
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation
Mumbai
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Part of 3 member project team, responsible for project lifecycle management of two EPC projects (Green field projects with associated brownfield modifications) valuing 993 Cr and 899 Cr respectively; executed in LSTK mode
- Managed the project budget and payments using MM Module of SAP ERP.Determined cash forecast of the project; released invoice payments against milestones timely. Resulted in full and positive utilization of budget in all quarters.
- Streamlined the Project monitoring and control using the PS Module of SAP ERP. Onsite supervision to the fabrication yards/Offshore sites led to early resolution of issues and expedition. Completed project on time with minimal change orders and amicable settlement
- Key responsibility handled in facilitating the first time seamless integration of as designed/as built plant model from 2D to 3D plant design in ONGC which involved extensive coordination with M/s Aveva, LSTK Contractor, internal IT and Infocom teams. Provided 3D plant views for 4 projects easing work of operations.
- Independently devised the online project documentation flow structure (Project “OPMAC”) for ease of documentation flow between Contractors, technical and project teams saving both cost and time in the detail engineering phase.
- Part of core team for devising the methodology, implementing and empanelment of Inspection and certification agencies pan ONGC based on “Quality and cost based selection criteria (QCBS)”; saving time and cost to Company during bidding stage
- Part of 3 member team involved in dispute resolution for project valuing 4500 Cr.Prepared cases for recovery of 238 Cr from LSTK Contractor and prepared arguments for ONGC in the “Outside Experts Committee (OEC)” for dispute resolution
Education
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Madras Institute of Technology
Chennai 05.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Decision-Making
Negotiation
Stakeholder Management
Supply Chain Management
Contracts handling
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Additional Information
- Co-Founder of “AADRITHA-Music, Stories & beyond” for promotion of arts to kids,
- Inclusive Education Advocate
- Hobbies : Carnatic Vocalist; Top 20 finalist in “TimesCorpFest18N-2019” in Delhi NCR,”MIT Super Singer”-2009 ; Reading
- Multilinguistic : Can speak fluently in 4 languages and read/write 3 languages
Accomplishments
- Part of Core Project team for the award “PMI-Project of the Year” in 2017 under medium category for on time completion of 993 Cr project, pioneered in executing as single integrated project
- Recognized as Performer of the year-2012, Offshore Engineering Services, Mumbai, ONGC for efficient project monitoring and control in Offshore Operations
Timeline
Project Lead
Agnikul Cosmos Pvt. Ltd
03.2022 - Current
Project Lead
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation
06.2017 - 02.2022
Project Engineer/Coordinator
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation
08.2010 - 06.2017
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Madras Institute of Technology
05.2006 - 05.2010