Varun Teja Malepati

About Varun Teja Malepati

As a Junior Project Manager, I support internal plant expansion and business operations initiatives by coordinating cross-functional project activities, monitoring timelines and deliverables, supporting vendor and procurement follow-ups, and contributing to cost, schedule, and progress tracking across ongoing projects. My work involves analyzing project data, operational updates, and reporting metrics to improve visibility into project performance and support informed business decisions. I work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to align project objectives, resource requirements, procurement activities, and execution milestones, helping ensure projects move forward efficiently and in line with business needs. Drawing on my background in Business Analytics, I apply a data-driven and analytical approach to project coordination through reporting, operational analysis, process tracking, and problem-solving to support planning, execution, and continuous improvement. My role combines project management support with business analysis, enabling me to contribute to plant expansion efforts, operational efficiency, vendor coordination, and performance reporting in a way that connects business goals with measurable outcomes and structured decision-making. This experience continues to strengthen my ability to apply analytical thinking, reporting methods, and operational insights in a professional environment where project execution, business performance, and process improvement are closely connected.

Experience

1. Junior Project Manager

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   Nov 2025 — Present · Waco, TX, US

   In this role, I support on-site projects, plant expansion activities, operations, and procurement initiatives with a strong focus on planning, tracking, coordination, and data-driven decision-making. I work closely with cross-functional teams and vendors to help keep work organized, on schedule, and aligned with project and business requirements.Key responsibilities:• Assist in planning and coordinating day-to-day project activities, timelines, and deliverables across ongoing operations and plant expansion initiatives• Maintain project and operations trackers in Excel and Smartsheet, including planned vs. actual progress, task updates, and execution status• Monitor schedules, follow up on open items, and support resolution of issues that affect project execution and operational timelines• Support procurement activities by collecting and analyzing vendor quotes, comparing costs and lead times, and organizing related project documentation• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to support timely ordering, delivery, and tracking of materials and equipment• Prepare status reports and management updates using data from schedules, budgets, trackers, and operational progress reports• Contribute to process improvement by identifying workflow gaps, improving tracker accuracy, and increasing visibility into work in progress• Support structured decision-making through project reporting, operational analysis, and progress tracking across cross-functional activities

Education

• East Texas A&M University

  Master of Science - MS, Business Analytics

• REVA University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer science and engineering