Prabhat Saraswati

About Prabhat Saraswati

Strategic Project Management Leader with ~20 years of experience delivering large-scale, capex-intensive infrastructure programs across Telecom, Oil & Gas, and Energy sectors. Proven track record of managing portfolios above INR Crores.Expert in EPC program leadership, CAPEX/OPEX governance, contract administration, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and multi-vendor ecosystem management. Recognized for “First-Time-Right” execution, zero Lost Workday Case Frequency Rate (LWCFR), and strong portfolio governance models that protect margins and accelerate delivery.

Experience

1. Asst Vice President - Project Program Management

   Reliance Industries Limited

   Jul 2013 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   ResponsibilitiesLarge-Scale Program Delivery• Spearhead end-to-end CAPEX-intensive project, leading complex, multi-location initiatives.• Manage national-scale project exceeding INR 20K+ Cr co-ordinating multi-vendor and contractor eco-systems, & working closely with CXOs, clients, and regulatory stakeholders in high-pressure environments.Financial & Resource Governance• Manage multi-billion-rupee CAPEX programs, driving disciplined resource planning and optimizing ROI across large-scale infrastructure portfolios.Safety, Risk & Execution Excellence• Embed a “First-Time-Right” execution model, consistently achieving Zero Lost Workday Case Frequency Rate (LWCFR) across high-risk operations.Leadership & Talent Development• Build and lead teams of 100+ internal professionals and 300+ partner resources, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence.Recognition & Impact• Earn consecutive outstanding performance ratings and secure full sponsorship for an MBA at the University of Edinburgh, reflecting sustained leadership and delivery excellence.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

  1999 — 2006

• The ICFAI University, Tripura

  Post Graduate Diploma, Project Management

  2007 — 2008

• University of Edinburgh Business School

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy

  2016 — 2017

• APMG International

  PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner, Project Management

  2013 — 2013

Skills

• Downstream Oil
• Piping
• Project Engineering
• Business Strategy
• Feed
• Downstream Oil & Gas
• Strategic Planning
• Petroleum
• Engineering
• Project Management
• Pipelines
• Natural Gas
• Commissioning
• Oil/Gas
• Procurement
• Energy
• Oil & Gas
• Onshore Pipeline Engineer
• Team Leadership
• Onshore
• Telecommunications
• Gas
• Project Planning