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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Rohit Sumbli

Croydon North,VIC
Rohit Sumbli

Summary

A highly skilled Portfolio Project Executive, Corporate Leader, and Senior Program Director with over 23 years of experience in the areas of renewable energy, utilities, transmission, engineering, procurement, and construction.

Proven experience in managing budgets, Adept at developing & delivering programs and projects within the prescribed scope, timelines and budgets through detailed planning, resource optimization and financial control; managing performance through setting and monitoring of KPIs; guiding multi- vendor procurement initiatives to ensure value for money; as well as driving the commercial aspects of engineering projects for profitability and business sustainability.

Driven to excel, I seek out opportunities to optimize processes and lead change through effective leadership, astute commercial management, and forward-thinking growth strategies. Delivered major infrastructure programs & projects as per the requirements of the board and managed key stakeholders in a complex business environment.

Overview

22
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Siemens Gamesa

Head of PM HUB - ANZ & SEA
12.2017 - Current

Job overview

· Have served as part of a senior leadership of the group's Australian/NZ /SEA operations. This has entailed working with the Managing Director/CEO and APAC Executive Management in adapting the corporation's global strategies for Onshore business to the region and states, developing and implementing operating plans, managing the company's business portfolio, and ensuring continued profitability.

· Responsible for P& L and delivered on key portfolio amounting more than to $2 Billion.

· Leading the teams in the development activities associated with the development of Onshore & Offshore Projects.

· Leading & managing various consultants and contractors and working with sales and developers to obtain various approvals i.e. Development approvals, Grid connection Approvals, Environment approvals etc.

· Set and monitored project budgets, analyzed and realigned expenditures based on project requirements and negotiated procurement deals to ensure value for money and improved profits.

· Coordinated market intelligence, created business development and project management strategies, and guided implementation of the same in line with the company's governance framework.

· Managed all human resource aspects from recruitment, training, performance management and discharge based on

project requirements.

· Oversee and manage all renewable business project operations & responsible for establishing safety and governance

frameworks

· Undertake commercial review to understand scope, estimates, profit margins, cash flow & reporting requirements

· Monitor and optimize KPIs, program milestones and financial results & provide market intelligence and business

strategy insight to the management team.

· Manage project and technical staff and respond to employee-related matters. Implement and monitor compliance.

with EH&S and quality processes.

· Develop winning strategies with sales for the upcoming projects. Actively communicate with client representatives to report on progress.

Jacobs

Manager – Design and Project Management
09.2017 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Managed major renewable projects in Victoria & Consulted with the Transmission and Distribution design group for AusNet for the successful delivery of Projects.
  • Lead a team of staff to delivered technical packages for 500kV substations.
  • Delivered technical package for 132kV transmission line project.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.

GHD

Project Director
01.2014 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • • Executed various projects end-to-end

• Managed major power Generations program of works for major WA utility. Manage profit and loss on behalf of executive management team

• Prepared and submitted management information system and project reports for clients and senior management

• Developed greenfield and brownfield projects

• Ensured statutory approvals, funding models and governance frameworks in place for new projects

• Consulted with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors and negotiate and close multimillion-dollar contracts

• Liaised with Horizon Power representatives to ensure successful project development, completion and delivery

• Ensured projects meet scope of work, technical specifications, time, budget, QS&E and governance standards

• Drove productivity of multi-disciplinary team comprising management, engineers, safety personnel & planners

• Steer recruitment, training, resource allocation, site management and KPI and program milestone management

• Consulted with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost savings

• Implemented cost-saving strategies and process improvements

• Set, monitor and analyse budgets, procurement and commercial functions to increase profitability

  • Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks
  • Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations

Horizon Power

Projects Manager /Senior Project Manager
08.2011 - 08.2014

Job overview

    • Developed and delivered portfolio of complex power generation projects and associated networks

    • Managed multi-disciplinary team of construction managers, lead engineers, safety personnel & planners

    • Liaised with private and state government clients to deliver power plant development and upgrade projects

    • Handled project profit and loss

    • Acquired statutory approvals for projects

    • Sourced additional funding streams to ensure successful completion of projects

    • Consulted with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost savings

    • Implemented cost-saving strategies and process improvements

    • Steer recruitment, training, resource allocation, site management and KPI and program milestone management

    • Set, monitor and analyse budgets, procurement and commercial functions to increase profitability

    • Negotiated and closed contracts with suppliers and sub-contractors

Lindenberg Emirates LLC

PROJECT DIRECTOR / SENIOR PROJECTS MANAGER /Project Manager
09.2008 - 08.2011

Job overview

• Executed power plant, battery storage, substation and transmission line projects

  • Managed engineering, procurement, construction, erection, testing and commissioning activities.
  • Ensured projects delivered on time, on budget and within acceptable quality standards
  • Negotiated and acquire new business in the form of variation orders
  • Negotiated and executed contracts with clients, suppliers & subcontractors from procurement to vendor finalization
  • Monitored budgets and cashflow.
  • Set and monitor KPI performance.
  • Developed and implement processes and plans which optimize cost efficiencies.
  • • Supported the growth of new oil and gas department through strategic negotiation and investment attraction

Vedanta Resources / Vijay Projects

PROJECT MANAGER / ENGINEER ROLES - PRIOR
09.2001 - 08.2011

Job overview

  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.

Education

Australian Institute of Company Directors
AICD

Graduate-Australian Institute of Company Directors from Company Directorship
08.2022

IIBMS
Mumbai ,India

MBA from Project Management & Finance
09.2010

National Power Training Institute
Nagpur ,India

Post Graduate Diploma in Power Plant Engineering from Power Plant Engineering
08.2003

Karnataka University
Karnataka, India

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Electrical Engineering
08.2001

Skills

  • Hard Skills:

Renewable, EPC Management, Operations Management , Sales, Strategy Development & Implementation

Project and operations management experience

Responsible for profit and loss performance

Analyse financial, procurement and commercial functions

Set and manage budgets

Establish and monitor KPI and project milestone performance

Identify and implement process improvements and resource optimisations

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders across all levels of business

Lead multi-national teams to achieve targets

Design and monitor governance frameworks and compliance

Optimise human and physical resource allocation

Comply with quality, safety and environment (QS&E) requirements

Soft Skills

Strategic problem-solver

Highly effective communicator

Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Adaptable and innovative

Results-driven

Able to build capability amongst individuals and teams

Reliable, resourceful and driven

Insightful leader

Collaborative team member

Accomplishments

    Highest Achievements

    • Successfully closed the various contractual claims with clients and contractors amounting to more than $100M

    • Delivered portfolio amounting to $2 billion

    • Provided leadership and managed multiple EPC renewable projects in ANZ & South East Asia valuing about $2 B.

    • For consecutive three years highest individual performance rating received from the top management and achieved highest bonus incentives.

    • Led and consulted with design team to drive cost savings of US$10M

    • Developed innovative resource strategy that reduced project management costs by US$5M

    • Analysed budgets to identify cost savings, increasing profitability from 15% to 25%

    • Completed the program of works within budget after the administration of main EPC contractors .

    • Developed and managed the business case for the obtaining the funding of $130m from the executive management and liaised with WA treasury for Pilbara program of works.

    • Developed and negotiated the major contracts for Power Generation and Transmission line packages amounting to $120M and had the saving of $15m from the approved budget.

    • Developed cost-effective designs in partnership with the design team to deliver cost savings of US$5M

    • Implemented resource management plan that reduced project management costs by US$2M

    • Developed project management plan that delivered US$5M in savings

Certification

  • CPPE, Australian Institute of Project Management - July 2021
  • MAIPM, Australian Institute of Project Management - Current
  • MAICD, Australian Institute of company Directors

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Head of PM HUB - ANZ & SEA

Siemens Gamesa
12.2017 - Current

Manager – Design and Project Management

Jacobs
09.2017 - 12.2017

Project Director

GHD
01.2014 - 01.2017

Projects Manager /Senior Project Manager

Horizon Power
08.2011 - 08.2014

PROJECT DIRECTOR / SENIOR PROJECTS MANAGER /Project Manager

Lindenberg Emirates LLC
09.2008 - 08.2011

PROJECT MANAGER / ENGINEER ROLES - PRIOR

Vedanta Resources / Vijay Projects
09.2001 - 08.2011

Australian Institute of Company Directors

Graduate-Australian Institute of Company Directors from Company Directorship

IIBMS

MBA from Project Management & Finance

National Power Training Institute

Post Graduate Diploma in Power Plant Engineering from Power Plant Engineering

Karnataka University

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Electrical Engineering
Rohit Sumbli