Senior Project Manager, Tech & Energy Programs

Takauya Chandiwana, Email: **************@*****.***, Cell: 301-***-****

LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/takauya-chandiwana-597b85168 PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Senior Project Manager with 20+ years of experience delivering complex information technology, energy-adjacent, and industrial initiatives in regulated, operational environments. Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects through the full lifecycle—from business case and capital approval through execution and closeout—while maintaining strict control of scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder expectations. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, coordinating vendors, and communicating with executive sponsors to deliver projects ranging from mid-six-figure to multi-million-dollar budgets. Known for disciplined project governance, data-driven decision-making, and translating technical and operational requirements into reliable, safe, and compliant project outcomes aligned with enterprise objectives.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Wartsila Energy Storage Inc. Hybrid, VA

SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGER Apr 2024 - Present

● Leading portfolio of cross-functional Agile software and embedded systems initiatives, managing scope and schedule to align with strategic roadmaps and delivery milestones.

● Globally coordinating hardware and software engineering teams deliver battery energy storage management system, managing cross-team dependencies and schedule milestones.

● Overseeing end-to-end program delivery across concurrent workstreams, tracking budgets, risks, vendor performance, and timeline adherence.

● Partnering with engineering and data science teams on LLM algorithm development for storage management, ensuring requirements capture and technical alignment.

● Establishing governance frameworks with KPI dashboards, milestone tracking, risk management plans, and executive-level project reporting.

● Utilizing Jira and MS Project for detailed project planning and schedule forecasts to maintain >90% on-time delivery across the portfolio.

● Adopted new tools to modernize workflows, training and mentoring team members. UPS REMOTE, MD

CORPORATE PRODUCT MANAGER Aug 2021 - Mar 2024

● Directed cross-functional Agile engineering programs, managing scope, schedule, budget, and risks to meet strategic objectives.

● Aligned global teams with program governance and executive reporting, communicating risks, dependencies, and schedule milestones.

● Partnered with engineering and research teams leading the design and delivery of innovative technology solutions, translating strategic vision into scalable, customer-focused outcomes.

● Established standardized intake and prioritization processes, improving resource planning and delivery predictability across portfolios.

● Designed KPI dashboards and automated reporting for executive insight and project performance monitoring.

● Managed vendor contracts and performance reviews across multiple countries to ensure service delivery aligned with budget and timeline constraints.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER Nov 2017 - Aug 2021

● Created quarterly and annual forecasts for staffing and assets, enabling capacity planning and infrastructure development within budget parameters.

● Data-Driven Process Optimization: Leveraged predictive analytics for business process improvement, enhancing efficiency and minimizing costs.

● Conducted operational audits to identify process risks and compliance gaps, driving efficiency improvements to resolve IT issues 30% faster.

● Business Process Optimization: Streamlined workflows and processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

● Developed project status reports and financial analyses to inform leadership on schedule, budget variance, and risk mitigation strategies.

FALSEBAY TVET COLLEGE CAPE TOWN, SA

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST Jan 2010 - May 2016

● Managed multiple IT projects end-to-end, controlling scope, schedule, and budget to ensure on-time delivery within regulatory standards.

● Led requirements elicitation and business process modeling to optimize workflows and align IT solutions with operational objectives.

● Coordinated with vendors and stakeholders to support procurement and implementation of hardware/software solutions under defined budget and schedule constraints. EDUCATION

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Master of Technology, Information Technology (2013) Catholic University in Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Business Management & Information Technology Honors Degree (2003) CERTIFICATIONS

PMI PMP Certification

Oracle Business Intelligence Foundation Suite 11g Certified Implementation Specialist Ms Office Specialist Certifications

Product Management Certifications - Skillsoft

SKILLS

Project & Program Management: Project Planning, Schedule Management, Budget Management, Risk Management, Project Reporting

Methodologies & Processes: Agile Delivery, Waterfall Project Management, Requirements Engineering, Vendor Management

Tools & Technologies: MS Project, Jira, Asana, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint Domain Expertise: IT Project Management, Engineering, Applications Development, Financial Analysis PUBLICATIONS/RESEARCH PROJECTS

● Conference papers

1. Chandiwana, T., Oni, J. & Owei, V. (2010). Enterprise architecture implementation in the developing world: issues and a critical analysis. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2010 (pp. 1633-1640). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

● 2. Oni, J., Owei V. & Chandiwana, T. (2010). E-Business Projects Implementation: Hurdles, Challenges and Issues. Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Management and Evaluation (2010). Publisher: Academic Conferences LTD, pp: 528-534.

● 3. Chandiwana, T. & Pather, S. (2015). Assessing Benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems in Local Government, Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on IS Management and Evaluation – ECIME 2015 Bristol, UK (Academic, Main) ECM-053, pp: 45-53.

● Journal Publication

4. Chandiwana T and Pather S, “A Citizen Benefit Perspective of Municipal Enterprise Resource Planning Systems” The Electronic Journal Information Systems Evaluation, Volume 19 Issue 2 2016, (pp85-98).

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