Nirupam Sharma
New Delhi
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with extensive experience at Apraava Energy, excelling in contract management and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in delivering complex AMI projects, enhancing process efficiency, and managing vendor relationships. Skilled in SAP MM and risk assessment, I drive project success through strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, PMO
CyanConnode Pvt. Ltd
06.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives on time and within budget.
- Developed detailed project plans to outline scope, resources, and timelines.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to discuss project updates and gather feedback.
- Managed risk assessments to identify potential challenges and mitigation strategies.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of project materials and services.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance project efficiency and communication.
- Oversaw documentation of project progress for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with vendors for procurement of materials required for successful completion of projects and programs.
- Identified areas for process improvement within the PMO framework.
- Monitoring the Health Card for all projects.
- Organized team meetings to discuss progress towards goals and objectives while providing guidance on problem resolution techniques.
- Prepared presentations summarizing progress against key milestones throughout the life cycle of a project and program.
- Analyzed performance data to identify trends or gaps in delivery of services within the PMO.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
PMO Specialist-AMI
Apraava Energy Private Limited
New Delhi
10.2023 - Current
- Currently working as Manager (PMO) and looking after overall RDSS AMI project for multiple Utilities in India
- Handling the contract management part in consonance with tender RFP inline RDSS Scheme.
- Handling the overall project deliverables in the AMI vertical related below touch points
- Smart Meters
- HES
- RF Canopy Formation
- MDMS
- IT Integration with Utility’s Legacy Software
- Customer handling for AMI project and requirement analysis
- Creation of Project Implementation Plan in line with the RFP requirement of AMI (RDSS)
- Contact Management with respect to Commercial being involved in the AMI project
- Demonstration of end-to-end solution to the customer in consonance with AMI
- Directly managing the relation with the OEM vendor partners such as Meter Manufacturers, Telecom Service providers, NOMC Vendor & ILL vendor, CSP vendor.
- Looking after the delivery of the production solutions
- Managing supply chain of the products being utilized in the AMI
- Presentations and regular meetups with the Customers (Utility) on daily basis.
- Tracking the Milestones achievement with respect to the project implementation schedule
- SOP’s formation for outlined process of end-to-end AMI solution
- Creation of HLD & LLD of Deployment architecture of over AMI solution based on Cloud infrastructure
Deputy Manager- Project Management
Apraava Energy, Jhajjar Power Limited
Jhajjar
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Studying of new ideas for project implementation
- Feasibility check and ROI of project
- Presenting project to Management
- Creation of change request
- Creating Notifications and Work orders to plan execution of project
- Procurement of material and serviced required for Project
- Creating team for execution of project
- Creating Gantt charts for timeline of project
Deputy Manager- C&I Turbine Maintenance
Apraava Energy, Jhajjar Power Limited
Jhajjar
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Cost optimization and budget planning according to BUPP
- Implementation of new ideas for betterment of system
- Timely commissioning of projects related to Plant performance
- Scheduling preventive maintenance by analyzing MTBF
- Solve issues being part of RCA team
- Implementing/Proposing new ideas in CFT (Cross Functional Teams)
- Checking of TSI instruments
- Part of cross-functional teams to analyze and prevent failures
- Resolving bottleneck issues of system
- Contract management by preparing KPI-based Scope of Work, BOQ, BOM, Vendor selection and evaluation, and Technical Evaluation of RFQ in SAP (MM module)
- Maintaining spares according to VED and maintaining safety stock
- Liaison with government officials (BSNL, Utility, Metrology department)
Assistant Manager- C&I Turbine Maintenance
Apraava Energy, Jhajjar Power Limited
Jhajjar
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Scheduling of Preventive Maintenance of Turbine System
- Involved in planning and resource management for Overhauling activities
- Man-Power handling and scheduling of activities in Turbine area
- Checking of TSI instruments
- Attending Corrective Maintenance job of Turbine instruments
- Maintaining spares for decreasing downtime of instruments
Assistant Manager- C&I Boiler Maintenance
Apraava Energy, Jhajjar Power Limited
Jhajjar
11.2012 - 03.2017
- As Nominated Competent Person working with team for preventive maintenance of Boiler system
- Responsible for maintenance activities of Boiler Area which includes Mill instruments, Coal Feeders, Maintenance of Igniters of Oil guns.
- Successfully completed overhauling of Boiler of both units
- Planning of Preventive and Corrective maintenance jobs and materials/spares management in SAP
- Raising Purchase requisition and service requisition in SAP and coordinating with Commercial department by providing technical support to expedite process
Education
Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management - EPGPX
IIM- Rohtak
Rohtak06.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development And Research
Mumbai07.2017
B. Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Punjab Technical University
Banur District Patiala06.2012
AISSCE - Class XII
Budha Dal Public School (CBSE)
Patiala05.2008
AISSE - Class X
Budha Dal Public School (CBSE)
Patiala05.2006
Skills
- SAP MM and PM modules
- Advanced
- Oracle
- Upper intermediate
- Excel and PowerPoint
- SCM
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Contract management
- Process improvement
- RFP
- Vendor management
- Stakeholder management
- Planning and coordination
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
Projects
Distributed Control System upgradation, Flue Gas Desulfurization commissioning, Deployment of Ash Management system in Ash Handling Plant, Involved in rebranding activity of Power plant, Attended a Five-day course on PLC by Rockwell at Noida, Attended a Five-day course on DCS by Schneider in Chennai
Accomplishments
- Awarded employee of the year of C&I department in the year 2014
- Advanced Level Member, official Robotics College Team
- Safety Award for inculcating behavioral safety in the year 2020
Languages
Punjabi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Extracurricular Activities
Participated in various stage plays at JPL Participated in various sports events Participated in CLP explore season-2
Timeline
Project Manager, PMO
CyanConnode Pvt. Ltd
06.2025 - Current
PMO Specialist-AMI
Apraava Energy Private Limited
10.2023 - Current
Deputy Manager- Project Management
Apraava Energy, Jhajjar Power Limited
04.2020 - 10.2023
Deputy Manager- C&I Turbine Maintenance
Apraava Energy, Jhajjar Power Limited
04.2018 - 03.2020
Assistant Manager- C&I Turbine Maintenance
Apraava Energy, Jhajjar Power Limited
04.2017 - 03.2018
Assistant Manager- C&I Boiler Maintenance
Apraava Energy, Jhajjar Power Limited
11.2012 - 03.2017
Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management - EPGPX
IIM- Rohtak
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development And Research
B. Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Punjab Technical University
AISSCE - Class XII
Budha Dal Public School (CBSE)
AISSE - Class X
Budha Dal Public School (CBSE)
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