RIJUMON SASIDHARAN
Head of Asset Management Solutions | Renewable Energy Delivery Manager
aalborg
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented IT leader with a distinguished 19-year career in Information Technology and a Master of Computer Applications degree. Brings a wealth of experience across various domains, including Energy Trading Risk Management, Investment Banking, and Maritime Training Simulations. Expertise spans leadership roles from Product Owner and Solution Architect to Functional Architect, Team Lead, and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Consistently showcases ability to drive innovation, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver transformative solutions aligned with strategic business objectives. Deeply knowledgeable in project management methodologies like Agile and Scrum, spearheading agile transformations that ensure efficient project delivery while surpassing client expectations. Strategic acumen, complemented by proficiency in budgeting and risk management, facilitates successful navigation of complex projects with precision and foresight. Fervent advocate for mentorship and talent development, fostering a continuous learning and innovation culture within high-performing teams. Commitment to nurturing talent instrumental in team members' professional growth and success throughout career. Forward-thinking Delivery Manager equipped to handle large-scale delivery planning and execution. Proficient in driving sales and increasing customer engagement with a hands-on approach at each stage. Excels at training, mentoring, and motivating staff for maximum performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Head of Asset Management Solutions & Renewable Delivery Manager
Centrica Energy Trading
07.2022 - Current
- Strategic leader overseeing innovation, management, and optimization of IT solutions for Asset Management businesses
- Additionally, serving as Renewable Energy Delivery Manager, driving the development and management of Greenfield PPA trading and Risk Management solutions
- Responsible for full ownership of product development, program management, and delivery oversight
- Spearhead development and optimization of IT solutions for Asset Management businesses
- Lead design and implementation of Renewable Energy Trading and Risk Management products
- Manage the entire lifecycle of Greenfield PPA trading projects, ensuring successful delivery
- Assume ownership of product development processes and program management activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology solutions with business objectives
- Drive innovation and optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency and maximize ROI
- Successfully implemented innovative IT solutions, streamlining asset management processes
- Led development and launch of Renewable Energy Trading products, driving revenue growth
- Managed Greenfield PPA trading projects from inception to completion, meeting all objectives
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership in product ownership, program management, and delivery
- Led IT solution overhaul, increasing process efficiency by 40%
- Managed 29 million budget project, delivering under budget
- Mentored 20 people, enhancing team productivity by 40%
Renewable Delivery Manager
Centrica Energy Trading
02.2022 - Current
- As Renewable Delivery Manager, I have vital responsibilities that revolve around helping businesses to execute strategic PPA programs, resulting in business solutions and Product Ownership
- It is done through technical leadership, project management, and delivery lifecycle oversight
- I operate as the program-level technical and management lead by guiding feasibility analysis, Scoping, Budgeting, and executing the program, including deployment approaches, Capabilities in milestone MVPs, Agile implementation leadership, coordination of development, and production support services
- Also Responsible for the project's scope being delivered on time, within the budget, with the utmost quality, and with a happy team with critical stakeholders and generating the expected business value for Centrica Energy Trading
Chief Technology Officer
Poseidon Simulation AS
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: Making IT strategy for Poseidon Simulation AS and Poseidon Asia
- Product development planning
- Budgeting estimation
- Project Management for product
- Technical architect for the development teams
- Product Owner and Manager for Maintenance team and support team
- Build and manage all IT tools for the company
- Making IT strategy for Poseidon Simulation AS and Poseidon Asia
Business Analyst
Tieto
11.2010 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Designing, developing, and maintaining a gas handling system (Origo) containing functionality for allocation, transport dispatching, and its calculation for operation/administration of the Gasled gas pipeline system
- Particular focus on the technical solution (J2EE/SQL) for dispatching and its calculation
- Using EC standard tools, including EnergyX (J2EE), Oracle, and .Net Calculation Packages
- Designing, developing, and maintaining a gas handling system (Origo) containing functionality for allocation, transport dispatching, and its calculation for operation/administration of the Gasled gas pipeline system
IT Consultant
Statoil (Via Tieto)
11.2010 - 04.2012
Business Analyst
Barclays Investment Bank
02.2010 - 11.2010
Senior Specialist in Commodities
Merrill Lynch
10.2007 - 02.2010
Associate
Sapient
03.2006 - 10.2007
Tutor and Developer
Chinmaya Institute of Technology
06.2003 - 03.2006
Information Technology Trainee
Wipro Limited
06.2005 - 12.2005
Education
Master of Computer Applications -
Skills
Delivery management
Stakeholder management
Performance Metrics
Mitigation Strategies
Financial Reporting
Strategic Initiatives
Vendor Management
Relationship Building
Leadership
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Budgeting
Technology Leadership
Operational Excellence
Big Data Analytics
Enterprise IT Strategy
Artificial Intelligence for Business
IT & Business Strategy Alignment
Oil& Gas Industry
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Valuation
Business analysis
Kanban/Agile methodology
Growth Initiatives
Presentations
Architectural Plans
Stakeholder Management
Project Initiation
Machine Learning
Business Insights
Analytics
Supplier Evaluation
Internal and External Communications
Delegation
Budget Management
Resource Allocation
Regulatory Requirements
Interpersonal Skills
Renewable Energy
Problem Solving
Data Governance
Strategic Thinking
Delivery Performance
Research
Teamwork
Customer-focused Service
Communication
IT Strategy
Software Project Management
Software Architectural Design
Business Analysis
Requirements Analysis
Commodity Markets
Consulting
Market Risk
Commodities
Technical Analysis
Data Analysis
Agile Methodologies
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
PL/SQL
Trading Systems
Microsoft SQL Server
ETRM
Openlink ENDUR
TT XTrader
LME Select
WebICE
Software Architecture
Accomplishments
ITIL and Agile Leadership Certification Courses
Chess
On free time and week end I love have a quick chess game
Timeline
Head of Asset Management Solutions & Renewable Delivery Manager
Centrica Energy Trading
07.2022 - Current
Renewable Delivery Manager
Centrica Energy Trading
02.2022 - Current
Chief Technology Officer
Poseidon Simulation AS
04.2019 - 02.2022
Business Analyst
Tieto
11.2010 - 12.2018
IT Consultant
Statoil (Via Tieto)
11.2010 - 04.2012
Business Analyst
Barclays Investment Bank
02.2010 - 11.2010
Senior Specialist in Commodities
Merrill Lynch
10.2007 - 02.2010
Associate
Sapient
03.2006 - 10.2007
Information Technology Trainee
Wipro Limited
06.2005 - 12.2005
Tutor and Developer
Chinmaya Institute of Technology
06.2003 - 03.2006