Ramachandran Jayaraman

• Dynamic and performance-driven Railway & Metro Project Director with over 22 years of proven leadership in managing Rolling Stock Engineering, Propulsion and Traction Systems, Depot Operations, and Fleet Management across Metro, Electric, and Diesel Locomotive programs. 
• Throughout the career, successfully spearheaded multi-million-dollar metro and locomotive projects with Benson Marine Services, Siemens Mobility, Alstom, and Faiveley Transport, delivering measurable gains in reliability, availability, and operational excellence. 
• Deeply experienced in warranty and after-sales management, RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety), MTTR/MTBF analysis, risk and cost control, and Make-in-India localization initiatives.
• Proven record in achieving cost reductions up to 25%, improving on-time project delivery from 50% to 95%, and securing customer satisfaction certifications from key rail operators.
• Core leadership strengths include team development, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, contract negotiations, and end-to-end project lifecycle management—from design to commissioning and performance assurance. 
• Committed to advancing India’s energy transition and sustainable mobility through innovation, localization, and world-class engineering leadership.

Accomplished Engineering & Operations Leader with 22+ years’ experience establishing high-performance technical organizations, scaling localization initiatives, and leading complex electro-mechanical product programs across global OEMs. Proven expertise in building and transforming multi-disciplinary teams, supplier ecosystems, and manufacturing frameworks aligned with international standards. Passionate about enabling clean energy and sustainable manufacturing through innovation, reliability, and collaboration.

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical &Electronics | 1998 – 2002

UNIVERSITY OF SRI CHANDRASHEKRANDRA SARASWATI VISWAMAHA VIDYALAYA KANCHIPURAM, TAMIL NADU