Manu Sharma

About Manu Sharma

Power sector professional with 14+ years of experience in power distribution operations, SCADA-based grid control, energy forecasting & scheduling, and utility digital transformation. I currently head the Command Center and Operational Excellence function at Chandigarh Power Distribution Ltd.(CPDL), part of the RPSG Group, where I oversee real-time grid operations and drive technology-led modernization initiatives for a newly privatized DISCOM.My work focuses on outage management, operational analytics, forecasting accuracy, and DSM optimization, enabling reliable and cost-efficient electricity delivery while ensuring alignment with evolving grid codes, regulatory frameworks, and system operator requirements.I have extensive experience managing 24x7 control room operations, coordinating with SLDC/RLDC and regulatory bodies, and implementing automation platforms such as SCADA, OMS, GIS, and ADMS. At CPDL, I am actively involved in building data-driven operational systems including outage analytics platforms, predictive maintenance insights, demand forecasting frameworks, and digital dashboards for leadership decision-making.With an MBA from IIT Delhi, I combine deep technical experience with strategic and operational management capabilities. I am particularly interested in roles and initiatives at the intersection of energy systems, digital transformation, smart grids, and the evolving power ecosystem.Key SkillsSCADA | Forecasting & Scheduling | DSM Optimization | Outage Management | Power Distribution Operations | Utility Digital Transformation | Smart Grid | Data Analytics | Energy Management | Regulatory CoordinationLocation: Chandigarh / Delhi NCR, India

Experience

1. Manager

   Chandigarh Power Distribution Ltd

   Oct 2025 — Present · Chandigarh, IN

   Head – Command Center• Lead 24x7 Command Center operations including real-time monitoring, control, outage coordination, and restoration across the distribution network.• Lead digital transformation initiatives across multiple platforms including Outage Management System (OMS), GIS deployment, and SCADA implementation.• Head the Operational Excellence & Analytics function, delivering predictive and preventive maintenance insights using tools such as PD testing and thermography.• Drive power demand forecasting and scheduling operations, supporting improved operational planning and DSM optimization.• Develop data-driven operational dashboards and MIS systems to track reliability indices, outage trends, and performance KPIs.• Collaborate with OEMs, system integrators, and internal IT/OT teams to align technology deployments with operational workflows.• Support the creation of standard operating procedures, process redesign, and operational frameworks during the post-privatization transition phase.

Education

• College of Technology and Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical Engineering

• WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)

  Business Management

• Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi

  Master of Business Administration - MBA