Tenson Cleetus

About Tenson Cleetus

I am a Project Manager with over 20 years of international experience delivering complex energy infrastructure projects across EPC contracting, client organizations, and GIS manufacturing. I specialize in leading cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring project execution aligns with strategic business objectives.My expertise spans the entire project lifecycle—from planning and techno-commercial evaluations to commissioning and stakeholder engagement—with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and long-term value creation. I have successfully contributed to multiple high-voltage GIS and substation projects, collaborating with vendors, government agencies, and contractors, and supporting initiatives for leading organizations.As the industry embraces AI and Machine Learning, I am committed to continuous learning and transformation, expanding my capabilities beyond traditional leadership. I am developing skills in data analytics, visualization, and foundational programming, bridging the gap between engineering, business strategy, and emerging technologies.To complement my experience, I hold globally recognized certifications including PMP®, PRINCE2® Practitioner, RMP®, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt™, and I am currently pursuing an MBA in Business Analytics to strengthen my expertise in data-driven decision-making.For a detailed view of my projects, achievements, and endorsements, please explore my LinkedIn profile.

Experience

1. Project Manager (Gis)

   Hitachi Energy

   Jun 2024 — Present · Princeton, NJ, US

   Leads the project team allocated to the project, defining main guidelines, allocating project tasks, and motivating and monitoring internal and external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones.Provides performance feedback regarding allocated resources working on projects.Defines, jointly with the Project Controls and Sales department, all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.Ensures that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies and processes.Effectively monitors and controls project progress and efficient resource utilization throughout all project phases.Coordinate\'s product fabrication in remote factories with all internal functions maximizing engagement of all parties involved in the project.Monitors/ controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow. Identify, qualify, quantify, and manages project risks, and ensures that all opportunities are identified and pursued.Capture, analyzes and share lessons learned throughout the project.Ensures project close out, as contractually agreed.Drives the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer and handover to service department.Ensures that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with Hitachi Energy policies and contractual agreements.Coordinates with Supply Chain Management, and successfully procures required services, materials and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers.Support Supply Chain Management in supplier negotiations, claims and project changes.Acts as key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal/ external stakeholders and effectively communicates with all stakeholders. Ensures the project follows/ complies with company HSE and security policies.

Education

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Engieering Technology

• Chandigarh University (CU)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Analytics (Ongoing)

• SREE RAMA GOVT. POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

  Diploma, Electrical Engineering