Suman Mohan
Industrial Automation, Industry 4.0, IT/OT Integrator, Technology Manager
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience leading technology projects from inception to successful completion. Expert in coordinating cross-functional teams and driving the implementation of innovative solutions that significantly enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in managing project timelines and budgets, leveraging agile methodologies and strategic planning to consistently achieve objectives. Committed to delivering high-quality results while fostering collaboration and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior Technology Project Manager – Global IOT & Automation
AP Moller – Maersk Global
Bengaluru
09.2022 - Current
- Led the successful execution of large, multidisciplinary automation projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets for global terminal OT & IT deployments.
- Developed and led high-performing teams, fostering excellence and innovation in industrial and process automation domains, managing global enterprise-wide projects.
- Mentored and supported critical project milestones including FAT, UAT, SAT, and Go-Live, demonstrating comprehensive project lifecycle management from investment proposal to handover.
- Proven track record of inspiring and guiding cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and drive continuous innovation.
- Deep domain knowledge in Industrial and Process Automation, leading large-scale, global automation and digitalization initiatives. Skilled in Industry 4.0 technologies, Terminal Equipment Automation, ISA-95 frameworks, IT/OT convergence, and enterprise IT infrastructure management.
- Engaged with global stakeholders and senior leadership to steer project portfolio prioritization, resource balancing, and governance of roadmap and blueprint approvals across enterprise automation initiatives.
- Managed CAPEX/OPEX/ROFO ensuring financial discipline & effective recharging models aligned with global contracts.
- Served as Deployment Owner for the Automation Integration Layer, collaborating with Product Managers throughout the Discovery-to-Delivery (D2D) to ensure seamless execution and value realization.
- Led capacity planning, talent acquisition, and skill development initiatives across Tech deployment team, building high-performing teams to meet evolving business and project demands.
Senior Manager – Automation Business Unit
Adarsha Control & Automation Pvt Ltd
07.2015 - 03.2022
- Oversaw end-to-end activities for large-scale Greenfield, Brownfield, Retrofit industrial automation solutions, ensuring project completion within approved budgets and timelines.
- Defined and realized project deliverables in collaboration with project managers, maintaining clear understanding of product backlogs by working closely with product owners.
- Tracked and managed key project metrics, prioritizing and scheduling tasks for the automation team to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Promoted vision and objectives within the team, supporting process adoption by applying best practices and identifying opportunities for continuous process improvement.
Senior Domain Engineer - Robotics & Drive Segment
ABB Global Industries and Services Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
02.2011 - 07.2015
- Developed comprehensive test scopes, plans, and cases, including resource mobilization, WBS, FBS, test automation scripts, and risk registers, ensuring thorough product validation.
- Executed manual and automated functional testing for critical power electronics and control systems applications, including traction control systems using Matlab/Simulink.
- Collaborated closely with global R&D centers and stakeholders during new product development cycles, actively participating in the transition from Waterfall to Agile frameworks.
- Served as a Scrum Master within the business unit, facilitating agile processes & team coordination to enhance project delivery efficiency.
Assistant Manager – Solution Application Center
Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
12.2006 - 01.2011
- Managed end-to-end automation projects from initiation to handover, ensuring delivery of project requirements related to scope, execution strategy, cost, and schedule.
- Prepared and reviewed all engineering documentation, including control philosophy, panel sizing, functional descriptions, and system architecture drawings, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Monitored and reviewed PLC codes and SCADA deployments, simulating and approving critical PID closed loops to ensure system integrity and performance.
- Conducted regular project meetings, customer kick-off meetings, and SLA sign-offs, providing commissioning and start-up assistance.
- Managed vendor selection processes and stakeholder communication, effectively handling change management to ensure project success.
Project Engineer – GE Intelligent Platform Segment
Kalki Communication Technologies
11.2005 - 11.2006
- Gathered project requirements from automation managers, preparing detailed documentation including IO lists, FAT procedures, QA/QC documents, and PLC logic diagrams.
- Tested and established communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Fieldbus, OPC, CAN Open, HART, and traditional serial communications.
- Deployed automation solutions on-site according to approved engineering designs, ensuring seamless integration and operational functionality.
Service Engineer
Neiptex Engineering
06.2004 - 11.2005
- Provided comprehensive service and commissioning for automation products, ensuring optimal performance and client satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation and Control System
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai01.2004
Skills
Industrial Exposure
- Captive Power Plant
- Terminal Automation
- Metals / Mines / Minerals
- Water Treatment / Desalination
- Warehouse /Material Handling
- Traction Control Systems
- Space and Atomic
- Substation & Energy Management
- Petrochemical Industry
- (Emergency Shutdown System)
Certification
CSM - Certified Scrum Master
Timeline
Senior Technology Project Manager – Global IOT & Automation
AP Moller – Maersk Global
09.2022 - Current
CSM - Certified Scrum Master
08-2022
Senior Manager – Automation Business Unit
Adarsha Control & Automation Pvt Ltd
07.2015 - 03.2022
Senior Domain Engineer - Robotics & Drive Segment
ABB Global Industries and Services Pvt Ltd
02.2011 - 07.2015
Assistant Manager – Solution Application Center
Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
12.2006 - 01.2011
Project Engineer – GE Intelligent Platform Segment
Kalki Communication Technologies
11.2005 - 11.2006
Service Engineer
Neiptex Engineering
06.2004 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation and Control System
Madurai Kamaraj University