TAMIL SELVAN U
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced management executive with 16+ years in the rolling stock industry, demonstrating a proven ability to lead large, complex projects to successful completion. Skilled in day-to-day operations management and adept at identifying and resolving business constraints, contributing to enhanced program performance. Notable strengths include innovative problem-solving and disciplined execution, backed by IPMA Level D certification in project management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Operations Metier Referent
Alstom Transport India Limited
09.2024 - Current
- Directed first manufacturing readiness for 9 key projects alongside various departments, resulting in a 30% improvement in station readiness.
- Implemented proactive measures to avert potential crises in manufacturing by advancing Concurrent Engineering maturity to 90% before detail design
- Aided in enhancing operational effectiveness for global tenders and projects.
- Spearheaded the implementation of two tools, enhancing consistent co-development practices on international projects.
- Led three projects focused on formulating business cases to determine make-or-buy decisions on electrical product development for serial train delivery.
- Conducted training sessions for 2 international teams to supervise work packages and uphold QCDP standards.
- Provided operational excellence training to 12 Chiefs of Development (CODs) on an international scale.
Head of Electrical Sub System Managers / Program Management
Alstom Transport India Limited
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Established team of 10 Electrical Sub-system Managers to spearhead QCDTP scope in Train development across APAC
- Directed 12 APAC development projects toward global markets, guaranteeing on-time delivery and maintaining high-quality benchmarks.
- Designed adaptable work plans, enhancing onboarding efficiency and operational flow.
- Executed a detailed training agenda lasting 132 hours to elevate new employees' competencies.
- Transformed the skill levels of 60% of team members from beginner to strong within the 1st year.
- Formulated initiatives to elevate project maturity and facilitate proactive variance assessment, resulting in 20% RC savings.
- Established REX repository compressing 180+ ideas for driving improvement, supporting replication, and reducing inefficiencies.
- Cultivated an ongoing improvement ethos by pinpointing two leading ideas for quarterly implementation.
Electrical Sub System Manager / Project Management
Alstom Transport India Limited
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Led the electrical scope (harness and cabinets development) in the APAC region as the first sub-system manager.
- Executed 4 electrical development projects, including Regional trains for Mexico and Metro trains for Perth, Bucharest, and Melbourne. Completed the project within the deadline, securing 100% on-time status, alongside 12% savings in costs.
- Developed 10 models, KPIs, and templates optimized for comprehensive weekly and monthly management reviews.
- Maintained configuration accuracy consistently.
- Strengthened contractual claims support with attention to detail, resulting in 250 KE VO from customer
- Facilitated seamless interaction between team members during stages from scheme preparation to product verification.
Project Planning Manager – Montreal Metro Trains
Alstom Transport India Limited
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Led comprehensive planning and control for the Montreal Metro trains pilot in coordination with 18 development sites across the globe, encompassing all stages from design to revenue service.
- Facilitated seamless alignment between design, materials, supply chain flow, and factory coordination for the timely completion of design to enable manufacturing start.
- Directed creation of L3 and L4 schedules to maintain congruence with the overarching master schedule. Attained 100% schedule compliance for 18 development sites amid COVID-19 challenges.
- Guarantee comprehensive alignment of project contracts and system schedules.
- Executed contract requirements while maintaining efficient customer communication.
- Managed claims, ensuring effective resolution, and adherence to deadlines.
- Sustained 7 baselines and managed earned value metrics.
- Successfully mitigated project risks valued at 412 KE through proactive measures.
- Supported Contract Manager in developing EOT for 2 months through application of force majeure act in serial Train deliveries, ensured all required documents were provided to mitigate LD from project delays
- Applied 57 REX from previous projects to mitigate damages and strengthen stability of Train development through robust project scheduling architecture.
Tender Planning Manager (Dual Role)
Alstom Transport India Limited
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Develop and execute a bid strategy for 38 new business opportunities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to outline project interface arrangements.
- Prepare detailed construction for the WIN/NOGO meeting, integrating the RFP requirements, bid strategy, industrialization, resource requirements, sourcing strategy, manufacturing capability, and testing and commissioning scope.
- Highlighted critical paths and risks associated with the project schedule. Also, proposed optimization and mitigation actions for the project schedule.
- Align and validate plans with all participating units and métiers, using a top-down approach, and ensure interface alignment.
Industrial Planning Manager
Alstom Transport India Limited
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Established, sustained, and evaluated Master Schedules in PRIMAVERA P6 for 6 projects including Metro Trains for Sydney, Kochi, Chennai, Lucknow to ensure compliance with timelines.
- Achieved a 61% enhancement in project outcomes through optimized resource management, utilizing the 4M method.
- Conducted daily monitoring to analyze and identify critical paths, reducing risks.
- Developed various scenarios to accomplish goals, successfully managing essential factors to allocate resources.
- Facilitated seamless communication among stakeholders across various departments to ensure project timelines were met.
- Administered precise MPS entries within ERP framework, achieving 35% reduction in raw material inventory
Manager – Methods Engineering
BEML Limited
07.2012 - 04.2016
- Led the pre-production scope for 80 Metro cars of DMRC RS4, and 94 maintenance cars of the Indian Railways.
- Led a team of 9 employees, ensuring high productivity and continuously improve performance.
- Constructed detailed project plans addressing methods and manufacturing activities through effective use of Primavera P6.
- Administered 7 product variants of maintenance cars and Metro car lifecycle in ERP (SAP), overseeing entire process from initiation through completion.
- Secured industrial readiness through extensive assessment, uncovering 15 new tools for sheet metal and 45 fixtures for sub assemblies
- Leads the Methods team in developing over 6,500 manufacturing processes for sheet metal, assemblies, integration, fitting, and testing activities.
- Strictly controlled processes to attain 2% savings on method hours against the budget.
- Acted as SPOC to facilitate effective integration of Project Change Notices through PLM collaboration between Engineering and Manufacturing over a 2-month period
- Developed 6 pre-production readiness reports and KPIs for weekly management evaluation.
Assistant Manager – Methods Engineering
BEML Limited
07.2008 - 06.2012
- Configure BOM using SAP tool and launch procurement process.
- Executed demand creation initiatives and orchestrated production order issuance across all manufacturing sectors.
- Managed cost settlement activities in SAP to evaluate finished goods
- Streamline communication between Design, Procurement, and Production for successful application of Engineering changes.
- Detected and outsourced low-skilled tasks associated with train manufacturing to optimize operational efficiency.
Education
MBA - Project Management
SMU
BE - Production Engineering
Anna university
Skills
- Program management
- Electrical development for trains
- Global cross-functional team leadership
- Strategic planning and execution
- Operations management
- Risk and crisis management
- Concurrent engineering
- Change and configuration management
- Manufacturing preparedness
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing cricket, two-time league champions in college
- Coaching and mentoring friends and family outside of the work environment
Languages
English - Fluent, Tamil - Native, Kannada - Intermediate
Awards
- Anna University, 4th rank holder
- Department topper award for the year 2008
- Best Outgoing Student Award for the Year 2008
Timeline
Global Operations Metier Referent
Alstom Transport India Limited
09.2024 - Current
Head of Electrical Sub System Managers / Program Management
Alstom Transport India Limited
04.2022 - 08.2024
Electrical Sub System Manager / Project Management
Alstom Transport India Limited
04.2021 - 03.2022
Project Planning Manager – Montreal Metro Trains
Alstom Transport India Limited
04.2018 - 03.2021
Tender Planning Manager (Dual Role)
Alstom Transport India Limited
08.2017 - 03.2019
Industrial Planning Manager
Alstom Transport India Limited
05.2016 - 03.2018
Manager – Methods Engineering
BEML Limited
07.2012 - 04.2016
Assistant Manager – Methods Engineering
BEML Limited
07.2008 - 06.2012
MBA - Project Management
SMU
BE - Production Engineering
Anna university
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