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.