Kurian Jacob Email & Phone Number

Chennai, Tn, In

Generated additional business (sales) with an average YoY increase of 35% by ensuring excellent client satisfaction and quality of strategic inputs.Project Manager for the Program Management Unit supporting the Government of Tamil Nadu in developing the Defence Industrial Corridor. Effectively managed the overall project comprising of 10+ sub projects with a cumulative value of £225 Million by collaborating with 25+ stakeholders and 100+ vendors. Successfully managed the… Show more Generated additional business (sales) with an average YoY increase of 35% by ensuring excellent client satisfaction and quality of strategic inputs.Project Manager for the Program Management Unit supporting the Government of Tamil Nadu in developing the Defence Industrial Corridor. Effectively managed the overall project comprising of 10+ sub projects with a cumulative value of £225 Million by collaborating with 25+ stakeholders and 100+ vendors. Successfully managed the activities of 10+ member team effectively leveraging planning, communication and organisational skills, including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously and communicate effectively with senior (C-suite) client representatives. Led the investment promotion and facilitation activities for the government in the Aerospace and Defence sector, resulting in successful attraction of investments exceeding INR 15,000 Crores over the course of 2 years.Developed the growth strategy for multiple private and government clients related to industrial manufacturing by leveraging key demand assessments and analysis of existing industrial manufacturing practices and recommending key strategic roadmaps in improvement of efficiencies.Exhibited proposals to clients, providing solution strategy (pre-sales) support encompassing briefing on client feedback / insights to help them in developing customer-specific strategies. Show less

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Cochin Area, India

Achieved an increase in bid participation by 25% from previous year and Increase in Winning Percentage by 25% by usage of data analytics and strategic cost calculation.Grew the Oil and Gas Vertical of KITCO by 10x by leveraging excellent client realationship and timely project delivery. Spearheaded a nationwide project for improving the efficiency of operations for an Indian Fortune 500 Oil and Gas company keeping in line with stringent deadlines and key process requirements… Show more Achieved an increase in bid participation by 25% from previous year and Increase in Winning Percentage by 25% by usage of data analytics and strategic cost calculation.Grew the Oil and Gas Vertical of KITCO by 10x by leveraging excellent client realationship and timely project delivery. Spearheaded a nationwide project for improving the efficiency of operations for an Indian Fortune 500 Oil and Gas company keeping in line with stringent deadlines and key process requirements. Successfully implemented an infrastructure expansion project of INR 100 Crores for them which included coordinating activities among 100+ external suppliers and contractors, 5+ different client departments and managed a multi-disciplinary team of 25+ members to deliver the project.Led a team of 15+ members to successfully implement a INR 140 Crores business trasnformation project involving end to end delivery from concept to commissioning for a large and complex matrix Indian Ship building organisation. The project was completed within timelines by employing practical and innovative solutions of project management including delivery through 35+ different external suppliers successfully managing and negotiating on commercial and contract issues.Successfully executed KITCO's first offshore consultancy project for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC), involving proposal development and stakeholder discussions displaying an In-depth understanding of all aspects of project management and control, including finances.Assisted C-suite leaders in development of long terms goals and strategy roadmap in line with market demands and preparation of key capability statements and group level targets for different verticals. Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Joined as Design Engineer and promoted as Dy. Manager Design; reported to Sr. Vice President – Design. Responsible for major turnkey projects across sectors such as Metals & Mining, Oil and Gas. Initiated key design templates to reduce design turnaround time while adhering to quality standards. Key Delivery Manager for incorporating Oil & Gas Design codes into software libraries. • Led the design team in setting up a $ 37.5 MM project for a Global Fertilizer company successfully carrying… Show more Joined as Design Engineer and promoted as Dy. Manager Design; reported to Sr. Vice President – Design. Responsible for major turnkey projects across sectors such as Metals & Mining, Oil and Gas. Initiated key design templates to reduce design turnaround time while adhering to quality standards. Key Delivery Manager for incorporating Oil & Gas Design codes into software libraries. • Led the design team in setting up a $ 37.5 MM project for a Global Fertilizer company successfully carrying out project management including vendor and client management, leading and coordinating among different in house disciplines with an overall team size of 20+ members.• Designed 10+ Oil Pumping Terminals in North East India for a premier Oil Exploration & Production company in the upstream sector. • Successfully commissioned a project for Hindustan Zinc as Dy. Design engineer collaborating with international design counterparts and ensuring adherence to key project outcomes, safety and risk standards. Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Member of College Tennis Team which secured third place in University Tournament, Member of College Cricket.

High School

Activities and Societies: Cricket Team, Organising Committee Member for Magnum-Opus (Inter School Cutural Fest)

High School

Activities and Societies: School Quiz Team, Debate Team, Dance Team