Prabhjit J.

Experience

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  SMUD

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2020

  - Supports forecast and project schedule creation for Workforce Optimization (WFO) Project.- Provides support on use cases, User Acceptance Training, & Enterprise Asset Management.- Tracks bugs using JIRA on Mobile Data Technology (MDT) for WFO Project.- Uploads and runs test scripts/scenarios of software application in ALM ensuring quality assurance.- Maps addresses and creates notifications in sandbox environment for WFO.- Generates cost estimates based on team budget for resources, and training and learning initiatives.- Collects and analyzes data on substation engineering maps for distribution substation equipment (Switchgear House, Current transformers, Potential Transformers, Arresters, and Control Power)- Designs & migrates SharePoint sites and manages team’s records throughout migration.- Drafts and publishes the BPS quarterly newsletter highlighting team’s key project milestones, continuous improvement, and technological enhancements. Show less

  • Business Process Solutions Staff Specialist

    Sept 2015 - Sept 2020

  • Business Process Solutions Intern

    Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
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  Siemens

  May 2021 - Oct 2023

  Procurement Specialist - Strategic Procurement - Price & Automation

  - Oversees strategy and workflow of Procurement Project Managers and Category Managers in accordance with project demand requirements/deliveries, driving successful project outcomes.-Supports strategic and operating plans to ensure alignment with business objectives.-Secured competitive supply of direct materials analyzing material pricing, payment terms, and lead times to update outline agreements in SAP accordingly.-Analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) of global business services (GBS) to ensure their service level agreement (SLA) is aligned with corporate / business objectives.-Proactively identifies areas requiring attention and implements process improvements to expedite material shipment to meet project timeline, enhancing overall operational efficiency.-Maintains accurate PIR & outline agreements that optimizes procurement processes and minimizes risks.-Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting SAP robotic errors, providing effective solutions to streamline purchasing information records and outline agreements, and delivering successful PO placements.-Utilizes business planning techniques to optimize resources and processes, facilitating informed decision-making and resource allocation. Show less

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  Pacific Gas and Electric Company

  Oct 2023 - now

  - Provides strategic financial analysis and reporting to project andprogram stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making to mitigatefinancial risks and optimize cost performance.- Develops and implements project financial controls, includingbudgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, to ensure projectsalign with financial objectives and performance metrics.- Collaborates with project managers and key stakeholders to establishcost plans and monitor financial performance- Creates and maintains project tracking systems and dashboards,ensuring accurate financial reporting and streamlined metric trackingacross multiple data sources.- Reviews labor, contract costs, and project expenses and adjustactuals as needed to maintain financial integrity.- Meets w/ PM and stakeholders monthly to review actuals and entermonthly forecast.- Observes financial performance through detailed reporting, identifyingopportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency. Show less - Identifies discrepancies and risk for Gas Transmission Pipe Replacement top spend projects via maintaining mid-month forecasting financial reports, ensuring PM & PCA discussion align with financial data.- Develops and maintains a comprehensive project progress tracker, allowing stakeholders to visualize the status of projects within portfolio, identify potential risks, and prioritize resources effectively to ensure timely project delivery and mitigate delays.- Applies data trend analysis techniques to conduct project churn analysis of previous and current year’s portfolio to identify trends and patterns, enabling proactive decision making and strategic planning for current year’s portfolio, minimizing project turnover.- Designs and implements a project assignment tracker tool to streamline project allocation and enhance project management efficiency, providing PMs with clear visibility into project assignments and workload distribution, improving project delivery timelines and team productivity.- Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to analyze project permit schedules to improve project tracking tool to monitor project progress and enhance project performance.- Manages meeting dashboards, providing real-time insights into project status, milestones achieved, and potential bottlenecks, facilitating informed decision-making and ensuring alignment with project objectives.- Mediates weekly workstream meetings, relaying and ensuring clear communication of action items, deadlines, and follow-up tasks among workstreams, enhancing collaboration and accountability. Show less

  • Project Controls Analyst - Gas Transmission

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Pipeline Portfolio Central Analyst - Gas Transmission

    Oct 2023 - Oct 2024