Srinath Varadharajan
Project Planning Manager at L&T Technology Services| Ex-Tesla Project Manager | Agile Certified Product Manager | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | Procurement Professional | Vendor Management
- Role
- Project Planning Manager at L&T Technology Services
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Srinath Varadharajan
Hello! I am Srinath Varadharajan, a results-driven Project Management and Quality Assurance professional with over 6 years of experience in the automotive and industrial sectors.My expertise lies in project management, quality assurance, manufacturing, and strategic initiatives and resource management, where I have successfully driven large-scale projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining stringent quality and safety standards. I am passionate about operational excellence and strategic project delivery, and I am currently seeking a senior leadership role to further my impact in this field.Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to lead end-to-end plant operations and infrastructure management, executing multi-million-dollar projects for Tesla’s global manufacturing infrastructure. I am skilled in resource allocation, capacity management, and cost optimization, which has allowed me to enhance operational efficiency and maximize profitability. As a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt practitioner, I apply process improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve manufacturing output.Key Achievements- Successfully drove PMO initiatives at CUBE84 Consulting Services, improving client ratings by 35% and increasing billable utilization from 64% to 81%- Orchestrated the design and construction of over 25 projects at Tesla, totaling $30M, which boosted vehicle output by 8% YoY- Spearheaded the closure of 350 legacy MEP permits at Tesla, accelerating critical project approvals and securing formal endorsements of safety standards.
Experience
Project Planning Manager
Sep 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN
I am currently partnering with global R&D leadership teams within a leading renewable energy equipment manufacturer with operations in India and Denmark to drive planning excellence, capacity optimization, and on-time project delivery. By leading Level C planning and resource management, I enable data-driven decisions that enhance productivity, utilization, and execution predictability. Using JIRA (Server) and SAP PPM, I streamline project scheduling, tracking, and cross-functional alignment, strengthening collaboration across diverse engineering teams.
Education
Clemson University
Master of Science - MS, Industrial Engineering
2018 — 2020
Easwari Engineering College(SRM Group)
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Automobile Engineering
2014 — 2018
Clemson University
Master's degree, Industrial Engineering
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