Ashutosh Patareya

Strategic, results-driven Project Management Leader with 18+ years leading enterprise-scale programs. Excel at driving operational excellence, delivering pivotal cost savings, and meeting budgets through PMO frameworks and high-performing teams. Managed strategic projects for NPCIL, NTPC, NHPC, APGENCO, MAHAGENCO, and North American customers, driving execution, coordination, milestone achievement, and stakeholder alignment across key power-sector accounts.

Led plant turnaround strategy and execution by adapting world-class manufacturing principles, achieving zero-defect rates, significant productivity gains, 100% component/product delivery compliance, and 30% capacity expansion.

New Product Development Head – North America - CG Power

(2023-09)

• Led end-to-end NPD execution for complex supply chain projects—from ideation and quotation to commercialization, commissioning, warranty, and commercial closeout—targeting North American rail markets.
• Built robust NPD planning, milestone tracking, and governance to control cost, timeline, scope, and quality across concurrent product launches.
• Drove on-time market entry, revenue growth, cash flow optimization, and margin protection through disciplined execution, stakeholder escalation, and export compliance.
• Mitigated NPD risks, IP claims, and contractual exposures to safeguard profitability and reduce commercial vulnerabilities in competitive North American landscapes.
• Enhanced NPD profitability via operational excellence, quality systems, and market-specific governance, delivering measurable EBITDA margin expansion.
• Championed continuous NPD process improvements, review cadences, and performance accountability for scalable North America growth.

Business Excellence Head - Alstom Transport/GE Vernova

(2021-03 - 2023-09)

• Led business excellence and operational transformation initiatives across operations and supplier-facing functions
• Implemented APSYS-based lean quality practices, supported global audits, and improved KPI performance across On-Time Delivery, Cost of Poor Quality, and utilization metrics.
• Drove workforce rationalization, productivity improvement, and low-cost automation programs to strengthen delivery capability

Business Quality Leader - Weg Industries

(2019-03 - 2021-03)

• Led process quality management, customer complaint resolution, and structured problem-solving initiatives, driving measurable improvements in customer satisfaction and manufacturing consistency.
• Championed quality and continuous improvement culture across multiple manufacturing sites as Quality Manager, leveraging APQP, FMEA, MSA, PPAP, and SPC to achieve operational excellence and exceed customer expectations.
• Resolved complex customer quality issues, ensuring timely product requirement fulfilment while strengthening customer relationships through expertise in advanced problem-solving and quality tools.

Operations Manager - Andritz Hydro

(2017-02 - 2019-03)

• Managed order execution, delivery planning, and customer commitments for Hydro Generators Business.
• Established operating reviews, tracked KPI, and drove corrective actions for delays, quality issues, and service gaps.
• Executed low-cost automation projects across the plant, leading to improved productivity.

Prototype Development - IoT - L&T Power

(2017-08 - 2017-01)

• Directed end-to-end prototype lifecycle—from design validation and process mapping to pilot runs and scale-up—delivering mature manufacturing processes within 12 months.
• Realized annual savings of ₹5-7 Crore through optimized tooling, material localization, and yield improvements post-transfer, while meeting global export specifications.
• Drove continuous improvement in prototype validation via DOE (Design of Experiments) and FMEA, cutting rejection rates by 50% and enhancing scalability for high-volume production.
• Implemented structured knowledge transfer protocols (training, documentation, audits), accelerating prototype iterations.
• Rewarded as Top performer on successful execution of project.

Production-Engineer - Andritz Hydro

(2008-10 - 2011-08)

• Led technology transfer from Japan-based R&D to India facility, localizing prototype development for Supercritical Generators and achieving zero-defect production standards.

MBA - IIM-Kozhikode (2026)

BE - Mechanical - RGPV Bhopal (2008)

12th - Maths - MP Board Bhopal (2004)