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Kranthi Kumar Varaganti

East Grinstead,UK

Summary

Project Manager with 7.5 years of combined technical and managerial experience in automation, engineering, and manufacturing. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, managing project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and contract execution. Skilled in resource allocation, vendor and subcontractor management, financial control, and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in delivering projects across automotive, pharma, food & beverage, cement, and power industries. Passionate about driving continuous improvement, digitalisation, and energy transition initiatives to achieve successful project outcomes aligned with organisational goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Project Manager

ThyssenKrupp Automation Engineering
East Grinstead, UK
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Delivered 12 projects exceeding £3 million on time and within budget.
  • Reduced project execution delays by 15% through proactive risk identification.
  • Enhanced supplier performance, yielding annual savings of £150K through negotiations.
  • Improved resource utilisation by 20% via effective workload allocation.
  • Led cross-functional teams, defining guidelines and monitoring resources for efficiency.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, including financial forecasts and risk management strategies.
  • Monitored project financials to consistently meet margin targets.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing by embedding lessons learned into organisational practices.

Project Manager

As Automation Engineering & Services Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
01.2019 - 09.2022
  • Managed end-to-end automation projects in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage & cement sectors, overseeing scope, costs, timelines & compliance with industry regulations.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence through process automation & digitalisation.
  • Supported procurement, vendor evaluation & contract management, ensuring high-quality supplier performance.
  • Implemented energy efficiency & cost reduction initiatives, improving plant productivity.
  • Successfully led automation projects, reducing production downtime by 20%.
  • Improved compliance reporting efficiency by 30% through system integration.

Automation Engineer

As Automation & Engineering Services Pvt Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Developed & implemented PLC programming solutions using Rockwell & Siemens platforms.
  • Led drive commissioning & electrical panel programming, ensuring seamless integration with client systems.
  • Supported marketing and promotion of automation products, contributing to business development efforts & increased projects by 10%.
  • Drove process improvements & plant digitalisation initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency & reducing downtime.
  • Created & reviewed AutoCAD designs, ensuring accuracy & compliance with engineering standards.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.E.) - Electrical & Electronics

JNTUH University
India
08.2011 - 05.2015

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration

Aston University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
09.2022 - 09.2023

Skills

  • Project & Program Management
  • Stakeholder & Change Management
  • Vendor, Claims & Contract Management
  • Resource Planning
  • Financial Control
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Time scheduling and allocation
  • Contract Close-out / Customer Acceptance
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Resource Allocation & Performance Feedback
  • Tools (MS Project, SAP, Primavera, AutoCAD, Rockwell & Siemens PLCs)

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Telugu
Native

Timeline

Project Manager

ThyssenKrupp Automation Engineering
05.2024 - 08.2025

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration

Aston University
09.2022 - 09.2023

Project Manager

As Automation Engineering & Services Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 09.2022

Automation Engineer

As Automation & Engineering Services Pvt Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Technology (B.E.) - Electrical & Electronics

JNTUH University
08.2011 - 05.2015

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