Yash Raj Saharia
Morris Plains,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Electrical Project Manager and Agile Coach with over 6 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale technology and infrastructure projects for Fortune 500 clients. Expertise in integrating engineering principles with Agile methodologies to enhance execution speed, elevate team performance, and optimize operational efficiency. Proven success in coaching teams through Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks while fostering Agile maturity and promoting data-driven decision-making through transparent metrics. Recognized for strong communication skills, proficiency in stakeholder management, sprint facilitation, and driving transformation initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Project Manager
Schindler Elevator Corporation
01.2020 - Current
- Lead multi-million-dollar modernization and new installation projects for top-tier commercial clients, coordinating engineering, software integration, and product deployment across North America.
- Spearheaded transition from Waterfall to Scrum delivery model, reducing project delays by 25% and improving labor efficiency.
- Coached and mentored 3+ cross-functional delivery teams on Agile principles, enhancing throughput and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Implemented Jira dashboards and velocity metrics for executive visibility, enabling evidence-based prioritization and risk management.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining coordination between design, electrical, and commissioning teams.
- Partnered with leadership to develop transformation roadmaps aligned with business and resource capacity.
- Facilitated sprint reviews, ensuring transparent progress reporting and proactive stakeholder engagement.
- Delivered client solutions across electrical systems, automation, and monitoring platforms while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Project Manager, Autonomous Systems Division
Indian Defense Research Organization (DRDO)
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Managed cross-disciplinary AI and robotics projects developing autonomous ground vehicles; directed full lifecycle from requirements to validation.
- Oversaw a 10+ member team across controls, embedded systems, and vision algorithms, ensuring milestones were met.
- Introduced Agile-inspired planning and stand-ups, improving communication flow and reducing integration issues by 30%.
- Coached junior engineers and researchers in iterative prototyping, backlog prioritization, and sprint retrospectives.
- Coordinated with defense leadership and external partners to align deliverables with mission objectives.
- Documented key process learnings that informed DRDO's internal R&D delivery frameworks.
Education
M.S. - Electrical & Computer Engineering
University of Colorado, Boulder
Boulder, CO08.2020
B.S. - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
BITS Pilani
India2017
Skills
- Agile Coaching
- Scrum
- SAFe 60
- Kanban
- Product & Program Delivery
- Sprint Planning
- Stakeholder Alignment
- Jira
- Azure DevOps
- Agile Metrics (Velocity, Burndown, Cycle Time)
- Coaching & Facilitation
- Risk & Impediment Management
- Electrical Systems Integration
- Continuous Improvement
- Change Management
- Team Leadership
- PI Planning
- MS Project
- Confluence
- AutoCAD
- SAP
- Power BI
- MATLAB
- MS Office Suite
Accomplishments
- Delivered 20+ concurrent electrical modernization projects with zero safety incidents.
- Recognized for driving Agile maturity growth across three delivery teams.
- Mentored engineers transitioning to Scrum roles, fostering high-performing teams.
- Partnered with IT and business stakeholders to integrate project tracking with PMO tools, improving visibility across 100+ initiatives.
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) – Scrum Alliance
- SAFe Agilist (6.0) – Scaled Agile, Inc.
- Certified SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM 6.0) – Scaled Agile, Inc.
Timeline
Electrical Project Manager
Schindler Elevator Corporation
01.2020 - Current
Project Manager, Autonomous Systems Division
Indian Defense Research Organization (DRDO)
02.2016 - 04.2017
M.S. - Electrical & Computer Engineering
University of Colorado, Boulder
B.S. - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
BITS Pilani