Hammad Sheikh

Programme Senior Project Manager @KiwiRail

Auckland, NZ

Key Achievements Leading the development and integration of the newly established Level Crossing Functional Team (L2XT) within KiwiRail.Managing the end-to-end delivery of high-profile Level Crossing Upgrade Projects in collaboration with NZTA and RCAs and upgrading Coca-Cola Existing Track ($4M)Spearheaded the Coca-Cola Rail Siding Project, a $5.2M initiative, increasing rail capacity and cutting truck movements by annually in Auckland. Delivered on time and 22% under budget, reducing emissions and improving road safety.Managed the Raurimu Spiral Slope Remediation ($2M), saving $429K (21%) of the project budget, completed ahead of schedule.Developed and rolled out the Programme & Project Manual, leading to improvement in project delivery across KiwiRail.Mentored the Project Management Focus Group, enhancing KiwiRail’s Project Manager capabilities and standardizing project methodologies.Optimized project management processes through automation tools like Power Automate and SharePoint, cutting workflow time by 30%.Founder member and Network Champion of KiwiRail’s Asian Network, co-sponsored by two senior executives in KiwiRail.ResponsibilitiesProvide governance and project controls across major programmes, ensuring adherence to scope, timeline, and budget.Oversee the stage-gate review process for all project phases, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with KiwiRail’s CPAD standards.Led automation initiatives to streamline project workflows, improving team efficiency.

University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

B.Sc, Civil Engineering

University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

M.Sc. Eng, Environmental Engineering