THATHACHARI SRINIVASAN
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished professional with 25 years of experience in project planning, monitoring, and control for international projects. Expertise in managing operations for global engineering centers, contributing to successful outcomes in reputed multinational corporations. Proven track record with industry leaders such as GE Power & Water, ABB, Tata Projects, VA Tech Wabag, and Veolia.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager - Operations
VEOLIA
Bangalore
01.2019 - Current
- Monitored and controlled business operations KPI metrics, resulting in enhanced productivity and value capture.
- Led team of project control engineers and business analysts, providing multi-region execution support.
- Collaborated with regional leaders and discipline managers on demand and capacity planning.
- Managed contracts and claims for engineering service providers, ensuring operational cost control.
- Governed intercompany transactions and transfer pricing for engineering service providers.
- Reported directly to senior director of global engineering center, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Leader-Project Control
GE POWER & WATER
Bangalore
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Directed project control engineers for centralized multi-project planning and monitoring across MEA and APAC regions.
- Controlled time and cost overruns, maintaining adherence to financial targets.
- Represented organization in global business and operational reviews, providing critical insights.
- Oversaw setup and maintenance of projects in SAP PS (ERP) and Primavera P6.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, finance, and sourcing.
- Facilitated communication among project managers, customers, and fulfillment leaders to streamline project execution.
- Aligned project objectives with commercial strategies through rigorous oversight.
Manager - Planning
VA Tech Wabag
01.2009 - 12.2014
Manager - Projects
ABB Ltd.
01.2007 - 12.2008
Sr. Engineer - Projects
TATA Projects
01.2005 - 12.2007
Engineer - Estimation & Costing
Arcan Contracting & Intl.
01.2003 - 12.2005
Engineer - Planning & FQ
Best & Crompton Engg.
01.1998 - 12.2003
Education
MBA - Project Management
B Tech - Electrical Engineering
Diploma - Project Planning & Mgt.
Diploma - Information System Mgt.
Skills
- Global engineering center operations
- Project operations management
- Business analysis
- Global project oversight
- P&L monitoring
- Contract and claims management
- Cost and schedule control
- Negotiation and stakeholder management
- Planning software and ERP systems
- Project and resource planning
- Centralized Monitoring
- Time and effort estimation
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/18/77
Recognitions
- Purpose Award , Veolia 2025
- Respect Award, Veolia, 2024
- Collaboration Champion, Suez WTS
- India Frontline Leaders Academy, GE Power
- Elite Planning Engineer, TATA Projects
Applications
- ERP - SAP PS (Integrated with Finance, SD, MM, PP modules & Primavera P6)
- IFS
- Primavera P6
- Primavera Analytics
- Microsoft Projects
Timeline
Senior Manager - Operations
VEOLIA
01.2019 - Current
Leader-Project Control
GE POWER & WATER
01.2014 - 12.2018
Manager - Planning
VA Tech Wabag
01.2009 - 12.2014
Manager - Projects
ABB Ltd.
01.2007 - 12.2008
Sr. Engineer - Projects
TATA Projects
01.2005 - 12.2007
Engineer - Estimation & Costing
Arcan Contracting & Intl.
01.2003 - 12.2005
Engineer - Planning & FQ
Best & Crompton Engg.
01.1998 - 12.2003