Nikhil Pappu
Redbank Plains
Summary
I’m a highly skilled and dedicated project management professional with a diverse background in Information Technology (IT), Australian Mining/Education Services and Public Health Infrastructure. As a results-driven project professional with 7 years of experience, I’ve consistently delivered projects on time and within budget and have worked on several complex projects with budgets up to $1 billion. My expertise includes effective communication, stakeholder relations, resource management, forecasting and risk management. I'm experienced with working in both Waterfall and Agile PM leading teams of up to 38 members. I’m committed to continuous improvement and rapid skill application.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Officer
Queensland Health - Infrastructure Queensland
11.2023 - Current
- Effectively create Project Implementation Plans and Project Commencement Approvals to ensure seamless project initiation.
- Working closely with consultants and sub-consultants to ensure the Concept Design and Schematic Design phases progress seamlessly.
- Effectively updating project budget, reviewing and managing monthly forecasts. Preparing monthly Project Director reports to keep the Project Steering Committee updated.
- Develop, implement, and maintain adequate policy, processes, systems and internal controls to ensure effective project governance.
- Evaluate tender submissions for consultants and contractors whilst adhering to strict confidentiality protocols.
- Effectively develop and maintain detailed project schedules, Request for Information registers, Feedback registers and RAID registers.
Project Manager (PM Methodology – Waterfall)
Mining Skills Australia Pty Ltd
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed stakeholder communications, fostering strong relationships with clients and regulatory bodies.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Analysed site-specific data for productivity and process improvements and led multiple process improvement processes.
Project Coordinator
Mining Skills Australia Pty Ltd
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Coordinated mine site specific onboarding activities and certifications for contractors
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and spearheaded developing the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to address issues on mine sites.
- Effectively managed compliance with mine site-specific requirements
Engineering Manager (PM Methodology – Agile)
Queensland University of Technology
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Co-founded Chem-E-Car Team at QUT.
- Enhanced overall team productivity by continuously mentoring junior engineers.
- Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.
- Organised inventory and negotiated supplier agreements.
Systems Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Liaised with all relevant stakeholders to setup system requirements and specifications for a biomedical client.
- Developed multiple process improvements to enhance system performance, reduce operational costs and employee workload.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to deliver daily deliverables effectively.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices, promoting skill advancement and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Education
Master of Project Management - Project Management
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD07-2021
Master of Engineering Management - Engineering Management
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD07-2020
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
SRM University
Chennai, India05-2016
Skills
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Xero, Expedo, EPG and Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Budget Management and Forecasting
- Microsoft Project
- Oracle Aconex, S4 Hana
- Systems Implementation and Process Improvement
- Team Management (remote and on site)
- Conflict Resolution
- Stakeholder Engagement and Resource Management
Certification
- Aconex Accredited Associate, Oracle, December 2023
- Developing and Evaluating Business Cases, University of Queensland, August 2024.
Timeline
Project Officer
Queensland Health - Infrastructure Queensland
11.2023 - Current
Project Manager (PM Methodology – Waterfall)
Mining Skills Australia Pty Ltd
07.2022 - 11.2023
Project Coordinator
Mining Skills Australia Pty Ltd
02.2022 - 07.2022
Engineering Manager (PM Methodology – Agile)
Queensland University of Technology
07.2019 - 07.2020
Systems Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2016 - 07.2019
Master of Project Management - Project Management
Queensland University of Technology
Master of Engineering Management - Engineering Management
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
SRM University