Varghese Thomas
Abu Dhabi
Summary
PMP & CMQ (ASQ) Certified & Resourceful Project Manager with 22 years of expertise in Project Management, financial oversight, and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads in Total Project Planning, Execution, Procurement of resources including equipment and supplies.
Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems, and providing targeted solutions. Expert in the management of Projects through Earned Value Management methodology. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial management.
Led the Team in winning various awards including Best Contractor Awards from Prestigious Clients in the Middle East.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Projects Manager
MetroMac Automation
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
08.2008 - Current
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Site Manager
MetroMac Automation
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12.2005 - 08.2008
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
- Monitored, coached, and supervised a team of 240 employees.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
Education
Master of Science - Instrumentation
Bharathidasan University
Thiruchirapally04.2001
Skills
- Budgeting expertise
- Customer Relations
- Project Scheduling
- Work flow planning
- Logistics Management
- Technical Support
- Vendor Sourcing
- Compliance Monitoring
- Financial Administration
- Productivity Improvement
- Schedule Management
- Data Analysis
- Inventory Control
- Project Management
- Document Management
- Risk Management
- Procedure Development
- Project tracking
- Project Planning
- Cost Control
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Resource Allocation
- Scope Management
- Budget Administration
- Construction management
- Project planning and development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Budget Preparation
- Client Relations
- Team Bonding
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Project scope analysis
- Staff Management
- Performance Improvements
- Change Control Processes
- Stakeholder Communications
- Performance Evaluations
- Budget Control
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- CMQ (ASQ) - Certified Manager of Quality from the American Society for Quality.
Timeline
Projects Manager
MetroMac Automation
08.2008 - Current
Site Manager
MetroMac Automation
12.2005 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Instrumentation
Bharathidasan University