KUNA RAJANDRAN

Senior Project Manager | AI & Digital Transformation Leader

Melbourne, AU.

About

A PMP® and AIMM certified Senior Project Manager with over 12 years of international experience across mining, finance, and insurance, specializing in AI enablement and large-scale digital transformation. Proven leader in delivering complex programs on schedule and within budget, adept at driving operational efficiency, strategic planning, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement to achieve significant business outcomes.

Work

BHP Pty Ltd

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Project Manager - Tech & Enablement

FIFO, Australia

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Summary

Directed end-to-end delivery of critical Iron Ore operations and infrastructure projects, leveraging AI enablement to achieve 98% on-time milestone delivery and significantly improve administrative efficiency.

Highlights

Led end-to-end delivery of complex Iron Ore operations and infrastructure projects, consistently achieving 98% on-time milestone delivery through strategic risk management and cross-functional collaboration.

Architected and deployed AI agents and prompt-engineered workflows using Copilot and Claude, reducing administrative processing time by 58% for Project Managers and Engineers and redirecting capacity to higher-value technical work.

Developed AI-enhanced Power BI dashboards for Asset and Function teams, significantly improving real-time visibility of tasks, safety events, and asset performance.

Re-engineered critical processes across multiple concurrent project streams, resulting in reduced cycle times and optimized resource utilization.

Recognized as the on-site driving force for AI adoption, establishing a repeatable model for technology-enabled delivery and fostering innovation among Project Managers and Engineers.

MCIS Insurance

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Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead

Malaysia

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Summary

Established and led the Project Management Office (PMO) from inception, driving enterprise-wide digital and ICT transformation initiatives and delivering 20+ mission-critical projects at a 97.5% on-time, on-budget rate.

Highlights

Built and operationalized the Project Management Office (PMO) from scratch, establishing governance structures, delivery standards, and executive reporting frameworks that became the standing model for enterprise governance.

Successfully delivered over 20+ mission-critical digital and regulatory-compliance projects, achieving an impressive 97.5% on-time and on-budget delivery rate.

Entrusted by executive leadership to spearhead the company's comprehensive digital and ICT transformation portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment and successful execution.

Citibank PLC

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Senior Project Manager

Singapore, Singapore

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Summary

Directed an AUD 20M+ enterprise payment transformation program, including AML-aligned online payment gateways, and chaired governance for 10+ strategic ICT initiatives across 3 countries.

Highlights

Successfully delivered an AUD 20M+ payment transformation program, including an AML-aligned online payment gateway, ensuring strict adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.

Chaired governance for over 10 strategic ICT and payment initiatives across 3 countries, providing direct presentations and recommendations to global Executive Steering Committees.

Strengthened delivery performance through enhanced vendor management and process automation, resolving escalations and driving measurable cost savings while reducing risk exposure across APAC CITI branches.

Education

Central Queensland University, Australia

Australia
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Masters Project Management

Central Queensland University, Australia

Australia
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Graduate Diploma Project Management

Certificates

Project Management Professional

LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt

Professional Certificate in Data Science and Analytics

AWS Certified AI Practitioner

AI in Infrastructure and Construction

Cert IV in Building and Construction

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Skills

Data Engineering & Analytics

Data Engineering & Analytics.

Project Management

Project Management.

Agentic AI / AI Engineering

Agentic AI / AI Engineering.

Tech and Digital Transformation

Tech and Digital Transformation.

Agile / Hybrid Delivery

Agile / Hybrid Delivery.

Program Leadership

Program Leadership.

Procurement Management

Procurement Management.

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement.

Risk/Compliance Management

Risk/Compliance Management.