Nihar Y. Joshi

Nihar Y. Joshi

Results & data driven professional with 4.5 yrs of experience across Strategy, Digital Transformation, Program Management, and Sustainable Energy Business Development across India & MEA region. Driven large-scale transformation & growth initiatives across EPC, technology, and emerging energy sectors, bridging business and operations.

Work Experience:

4.7 Years

Industry:

Consulting | Technology

Function:

Business Development | Consulting & Strategy | General Management

Work Experience

TATA Projects Limited (EPC company in infrastructure development) | Mumbai

Senior Manager - Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) Office

  • Implemented Digital & IT Strategy and Tech Audit Framework leading to increase in digital adoption pan organization by 25%
  • Built D&IT MIS dashboard leading to reduction of manual effort (40%) & identification of annual cost-saving avenues (~12%)
  • Established SharePoint-based CDE with Planner and standardized execution via Zoho Projects; delivered 90%+ action visibility, ~ 40% efficiency gains, and end-to-end governance coverage.
  • Built structured Change Management & Communication frameworks; released 8 + D&IT newsletters to the leadership cohort
  • Introduced & executed ‘Technology Awareness’ months, boosting Digital & IT adoption across the org & raising NPS by 27%
  • Supported rollout of 5+ enterprise D&IT initiatives, improving operational efficiency and cross-functional collaboration KPIs

Manager - Digital Transformation

  • Implemented SAP ERP in record-breaking 9 months for 350+ active projects in 12 countries, integrating 225+ org. processes
  • Co-led Oracle-to-SAP migration, managing requirements, mapping, testing, and go-live activities across various modules
  • Lead TMO (Transition Management Office) for Energy & Resources SBU (500+ employees) to provide Go-live hyper support
  • Designed and independently implemented Quarterly CTC Lifecycle Dashboard (SAC), providing visibility on UBR/AB, PBT, margins; adopted as CFO’s system of record for quarterly reviews of 200+ projects.
  • Co-implemented SAP CPM and led change management across 130+ projects; embedded cost planning discipline and improved project financial control frameworks.

Manager - Business Development

  • Led business development for Sustainable Aviation Fuels, Carbon capture & Green Hydrogen market in India & MEA region
  • Evaluated 20+ global technology licensors and built go-to-market strategy for 60+ opportunities (~₹10 Cr avg. deal size); improved partner fit and bid prioritization.
  • Successfully drove bid-management and contract obligations conducted during techno-commercial discussions with a PSU client, resulting in business outcome of $60 mn (INR 500 Cr) for the client’s inhouse Research & Development projects
  • Institutionalized daily intelligence tracking (tenders, capex, EOIs) to maintain a live bid pipeline and enhance response agility
Accomplishments
  • ⁠ TechRoadies, 4th Edition | TATA Projects: Ranked 4th among 50+ teams (1,150+ participants), clearing three rounds - MCQ screening, project simulations, and a leadership-judged case study final
  • ⁠ Bronze - Rural Technology Hackathon | IIT Kharagpur: Developed a low-cost model that converted cooking heat into electrical energy (95% efficiency), alleviating energy crisis in rural India
  • ⁠ KVPY Scholar: Awarded the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Scholarship (SX Stream), a prestigious national scholarship recognizing academic excellence and research potential.
  • ⁠ Vertical Head, Placement Committee (PGPX): Dual-vertical ownership across Energy & Infrastructure and Engagement & Operations, driving employer engagement and placement execution for the batch
Education
  • ⁠ ⁠B.Tech.(Chemical Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
Certification
  • ⁠ ⁠Introduction to Hydrogen technology, Applications & Economics, Indian Energy Skill Development Private Limited (IESD)
  • ⁠ ⁠Mastering Blue Hydrogen (CCUS Technology), Indian Energy Skill Development Private Limited (IESD)
  • ⁠ ⁠Strategy Consulting Virtual Experience Program, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
  • ⁠ ⁠AI for Enterprise, ⁠DeepLearning.AI
  • ⁠ ⁠Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making, University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (Coursera)
  • ⁠ ⁠Corporate Finance, The Wharton School (Coursera)
Extra-curricular
  • TATA Projects
  • Youngest member of company ERG (employee resource group)-Kaleidoscope, driving initiatives & policymaking for elevating diversity & inclusion of women, LGBTQ+, veterans, and PWD in EPC sector
  • Awarded "Shabash Award" for streamlining company’s financial reporting, nominated by CFO’s Office
  • Anchor/Host for company events - TechRoadies (Corporate Case study comp.) & Annual Business Meet, 2023
  • Internships
  • P&G: Product Supply Internship – Automated the Process Reliability Health Check (PRHC) by developing Microsoft Power Automate workflows and Power BI dashboards, improving manufacturing line monitoring, resource planning, and real-time operational insights.
  • HUSK Power Systems: R&D Internship – Optimized biomass gasification by recommending a catalytic hydrocracking solution that reduced tar production by 95%, while standardizing plant operations through training manual development and operator training.
  • Social
  • NGO: Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition and Coalition for Sustainable Transportation: Authored white paper recommending changes to existing transit system in Santa Clara (USA); ideating a sustainable transit system
  • Volunteer at TATA Engage, a platform for skill-based volunteering, in collaboration with various NGOs
  • Passionate endurance runner; participated in Tata Mumbai Marathon (10K) and Brookfield Powai Run (5K) across 2023–2026, promoting fitness and social causes.