Sankar Balasubramanian

Detail-oriented and results-driven Strategic Programs & Project Management Leader with 18 years of extensive experience in delivering Digital Transformation / IoT/ ICT / Infrastructure & automation programs and projects within the Transportation (Airports/ Rail) / Critical Infrastructure (Data Centers), Warehouses & Logistics (Cargo) / Food & Beverage, Retail (Hotels & Food processing) Construction / Facilities Management (Highrise / Universities / Healthcare / Industrial & Commercial Buildings & Services). Adept at managing multiple teams and stakeholders to achieve project & program objectives while ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. Seeking to leverage expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and change management to drive success.

• Project Management Institute (PMI), USA & PMI-Sydney Chapter, Australia.
• Fellow, Institute of Managers and Leaders (FIML) ANZ
• Royal Aeronautical Society (MRAeS), UK
• Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB), UK
• Engineering New Zealand (MEngNZ), NZ
• IoT Alliance Australia (IoTA), Australia
• Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD), Australia

• Digital Transformation
• Smart Airports / Cities
• Special Airport Systems
• Smart Security / Automation
• Physical Security & Surveillance
• Artificial Intelligence/ ICT / IoT
• BMS / CCTV / Access Control
• Biometrics / BHS / AGV / ASRS
• Data Centers / Cyber Security
• Robotics / Digital Twin
• EV Charging Station / BESS
• Passenger Self Service Systems
• Enterprise Architecture
• Technology Management
• Customer experience / NEXTT
• System Integration
• Data Analysis
• Presentation skills
• MS Project & Visio

• Portfolio, Program & Project Management (P3O)
• PMO
• Stakeholder Engagement & Management
• Strategic Planning & Management
• Construction Project Management
• Staff Management
• Strategic planning
• Project estimation and bidding
• Engineering & Technical Management
• Time Management
• Workload Management / Workforce planning
• Subcontractor / Vendor Management
• Analytical problem solving
• Technology integration
• Project planning and development
• Change Control Processes
• Contract Management
• Budget administration
• Earned Value Management
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Business process re-engineering
• Advanced problem solving

• Global Talent Visa (Subclass-858) by DoHA, Australia.
• Excellence Award for the Change & project management / Process Improvements during Covid19 Pandemic
• Recognition for supporting Effective Program Management without affecting Airport Operations during FIFA QATAR 2022
• Appreciation for the Agile Project Management leadership
• Recognition from COO for leading the implementation of ISO 14001(EMS) & relevant projects
• Champion Mentor from Mentorloop, IML, ANZ