Abha Niraj Sheth
Strategic business and project management professional with 16+ years of experience across the power and capital projects sector, spanning EPC execution, manufacturing engineering, EXIM governance, and domestic and international project delivery. Demonstrated impact in leading large-scale turbine projects, export programs, PSU bid strategy, and contract/claim management, delivering schedule adherence, cost control, and zero-LD outcomes on complex, multi-stakeholder engagements. Proven ability to translate operational depth into data-driven business strategy, diversification initiatives, and leadership decision support.
Work Experience:
16 years 5 months Years
Industry:
Business Development, Consulting & Strategy, Marketing, Project & Program Management
Function:
Energy & Utilities | Manufacturing & Engineering
Assistant General Manager – Business Development (Marketing, Strategy & EXIM)
L&T MHI Power Turbine Generators Pvt. Ltd., Hazira
July 2024 – Present
Lead BU-level strategic planning, KPI alignment, and diversification initiatives, acting as SPOC between business units and corporate leadership.
Drive export marketing, PSU bid strategy, and contract formulation, including PVC modelling, cash-flow analysis, and financial due diligence support.
Manage EXIM governance and regulatory liaisoning (BIS, QCO, DGFT, Ministry of Heavy Industry, Customs), ensuring compliance and on-time delivery.
Resolve high-value contractual and claim issues, including stalled projects and long-term partnership/JV agreements, safeguarding commercial outcomes.
Senior Manager – Domestic & Export Marketing and Project Management
L&T MHI Power Turbine Generators Pvt. Ltd., Hazira
July 2021 – July 2024
Developed and executed R&M and modernization projects for private-sector power utilities, from proposal to completion.
Led spares and services marketing for OEM and Non-OEM turbine portfolios, strengthening aftermarket revenue streams.
Spearheaded business diversification initiatives through market analysis, customer clustering, and opportunity identification.
Managed export project scheduling, cost tracking, and claim resolution, ensuring commercial and delivery discipline.
Manager – Export Project Management & EXIM
L&T MHI Power Turbine Generators Pvt. Ltd., Hazira
July 2018 – July 2021
Handled Advance Authorization licenses, DGFT coordination, and customs clearances for critical imports and exports.
Secured approvals for restricted imports, delivering cost savings and schedule risk mitigation.
Planned and executed export logistics and vessel loading for large turbine consignments.
Manager – Exports Project Management
L&T MHI Power Turbine Generators Pvt. Ltd., Hazira
February 2017 – July 2018
Delivered USD 100M+ international turbine projects (Japan, Vietnam) with zero LD claims.
Managed end-to-end project lifecycle from procurement to commissioning support across global stakeholders.
Assistant Manager – Manufacturing Engineering
L&T MHI Power Turbine Generators Pvt. Ltd., Hazira
November 2012 – January 2017
Supported establishment of dust-free coil shop and turbine-generator manufacturing facilities.
Developed SOPs and process improvements post technical training at Mitsubishi, Japan, enhancing assembly efficiency and quality.
Graduate Engineer Trainee to Senior Executive – Project Management (Power EPC)
L&T Power, Vadodara
July 2009 – October 2012
Worked on Mahagenco Koradi 3×660 MW thermal power project (~USD 1.4B).
Supported electrical package management, engineering coordination, and document control across execution phases.
- RISE Award 2024–25 (Customer Champion – 2nd Winner) at L&T for exceptional client engagement and delivery excellence on complex domestic and export turbine projects.
- Delivered USD 100M+ international turbine export projects (Japan and Vietnam) with zero liquidated damages, demonstrating strong execution control, stakeholder coordination, and contractual discipline.
- L&T Appreciation Award (2019–20) for effective claim management and commercial risk mitigation on high-value export projects.
- Selected for international technical training at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan (2014), contributing to SOP development and process improvements in turbine-generator manufacturing post-return.
- Young Manager Award – Bombay Management Association (2012), recognizing early leadership potential and performance excellence within the first three years of professional experience.
- Led establishment and process streamlining of critical manufacturing facilities (dust-free coil shop and turbine-generator assembly), enabling quality improvements and operational readiness for supercritical equipment.
- MBA (Blended PGP), Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2024–2026
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering), Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya, Anand, Gujarat, 2005–2009
CPI: 9.56 / 10
- Management Development Program, L&T Leadership Development Academy in collaboration with XLRI Jamshedpur, 2018
- International Technical Training Program, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kobe, Japan, 2014
- Cleared Development Centre Exam for L&T - Middle management evaluation (1st Attempt)
- Lead coordinator and host for organisational events at L&T, engaging senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Gardening and home horticulture, reflecting sustained commitment, patience, and long-term orientation.