Project management involves planning, organizing, and overseeing a team’s performance to create and improve organizational projects within the framework of achieving organizational goals. Prabhakar Baranwal exemplifies these dynamic management skills. He graduated from Mumbai University and completed an Executive Project Management program at the renowned NICMAR in Pune, enhancing his expertise. Additionally, he undertook 200 hours of training through RICS in Noida and Liverpool (UK), gaining a global perspective on project management.

His  19-year career showcases his successful completion of construction projects spanning residential high-rise towers, commercial buildings, museums, and movie theaters. This diverse portfolio highlights his vast knowledge in handling various construction typologies. He has been an integral part of esteemed organizations like Shapoorji Pallonji, JMC India (now KPTL), and Godrej Properties, managing project costs ranging from 250 crore to 1500 crore. In project management, various techniques are employed depending on a project’s conditions and purpose. He  is well-versed in these tools and their uses throughout the project life cycle. He is particularly adept with the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle, as evidenced by his projects such as the Alpine Towers (G+62 Storey), the Museum Building for Film Division, and mass housing projects in Navi Mumbai. This familiarity ensures the achievement of goals through proper channels and tracks.

He  employs the SMART criteria to set and achieve goals. This acronym stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. By incorporating all these elements, SMART goals provide greater clarity, focus, and motivation, significantly increasing the likelihood of achieving the desired results. With extensive experience in structured processes of planning, operations, control, and monitoring, He  ensures maximum progress, higher quality, and stringent safety standards. His dedication has earned him numerous awards, including Best Integrated Management System Auditor, Excellence in Operations, and Safety Ambassador for a region. Recently, he was recognized as an inspiring leader at the national level.

His  journey began as a Junior Engineer and has progressed to his current role as Project Manager. He continuously enhances his management skills through literature, speakers, and personal experiences. One notable example of his project management prowess is completing a project 45 days ahead of schedule despite a four-month mid-way delay. As a leader, he  empowers his team members to take ownership of their work and make decisions, fostering the development of the next line of leadership. Colleagues praise him for his management skills, humor, friendly nature, and technical expertise, which collectively make him an exemplary Project Manager.

The success story of Prabhakar Baranwal as a project management professional is rooted in five principles: setting clear objectives from the start, creating a project plan, organizing and managing resources, assessing risks and changes throughout the project, and monitoring progress and performance regularly. He  lives by the motto, “True stars rise to the top not by chance but through purpose and passion,” and his career exemplifies this belief.




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