About Atul Gaur
Helping leaders align strategy, elevate PMO maturity, and achieve business excellence.
Helping leaders align strategy, elevate PMO maturity, and achieve business excellence.
My professional journey began as a Commissioned Officer in the Indian Navy, where I managed complex fabrication and naval engineering projects. This experience sharpened my ability to solve problems under pressure, lead cross-functional teams, and drive operational efficiency.Β
After my tenure in the Navy, I transitioned into the corporate world, leading large-scale engineering projects across different organizations, including Alfa Laval. As a Global Specialist at Tetra Pak, I focused on project management, process improvement, and digital transformation. I developed a Project Management Excellence Framework, built a Knowledge Management System, automated capability assessments, and spearheaded efficiency improvements.Β
Now, as a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management Professional (PMP), I help enterprises streamline workflows, automate processes, and optimize project management. I am proficient in tools like Asana, MS Project, and Power BI. My goal is to deploy the right tools, transform business processes, and implement data-driven improvements that drive operational excellence.
π PMO Transformation & Governance β Setting up, transforming, and optimizing PMOs for better governance, compliance, and strategic alignment.
π Maturity Assessments & Frameworks β Developing and implementing structured models to enhance project management capability and execution efficiency.
π Project & Portfolio Management Tools β Expertise in enterprise PPM tools like Asana, Planview, MS Project, and SharePoint for seamless execution.
π Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement β Institutionalizing lessons learned frameworks for enterprise-wide learning and best practices.
π Business Process Optimization β Applying Lean Six Sigma and workflow automation to streamline operations, reduce inefficiencies, and improve execution.
π€ Digital Transformation & AI-Enabled Workflows β Leveraging AI-driven automation and integrations for smarter decision-making.
π Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement β Driving adoption of new processes, tools, and transformation initiatives across organizations.
π Performance Analytics & KPI Dashboards β Expertise in Power BI and data visualization for tracking business and project performance metrics.
βοΈ Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence β Strong foundation in mechanical engineering, fabrication, and industrial process improvement.Β
Over the years, I have led impactful initiatives that enhanced project efficiency, governance, and knowledge management. Here are some of my key contributions:
π Project Knowledge Management App β Enabled β¬ 30 Mn+ potential savings through structured project learnings.
πΉ Lifecycle Knowledge Management β Improved knowledge retention & reuse across projects.
π° PM Maturity Framework β Strengthened project governance & execution efficiency through structured assessments.
π Automated Maturity Assessments β Reduced scoring time from 5 days to 30 minutes, improving PMO efficiency.
π Enterprise PM Tools Rollout β Led the adoption of EPPM tools (Planview, Projectplace) to enhance project visibility & collaboration.
πΉ Industrial Equipment & Machinery β Food & Beverage (Tetra Pak, SAB Miller), Power & Energy (Alfa Laval)
πΉ Industrial Plants & Engineering β Pharmaceutical API & Formulations, CapEx Projects (Hitachi Plant Technologies)
πΉ Defense & Shipbuilding β Naval Fabrication & Boiler Projects (Indian Navy), Shipyard Setup (Pipavav Shipyard)Β
β 23+ Years of Experience β Proven track record in business transformation & PMO excellence
β Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt & PMP β Structured approach for measurable impact
β PMO & Process Improvement Specialist β Expertise in governance, risk management, and automation
β Hands-On Digital Transformation Leader β Driving AI, analytics, and tool adoptionΒ