Viraj Pawar
About Viraj Pawar
Viraj Pawar is a Manager at KPMG Australia, specializing in stakeholder management and complex business problem-solving. He has extensive experience across various industries and has worked with senior leadership in multiple regions worldwide.
Work at KPMG Australia
Viraj Pawar has been working at KPMG Australia as a Manager since 2021. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, he has accumulated three years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include managing stakeholder relationships and addressing complex business challenges. He focuses on delivering high-quality outputs within specified timelines, leveraging his technical background.
Previous Experience at EY
Before joining KPMG, Viraj Pawar worked at EY in various capacities. He served as a Senior Consultant from 2014 to 2017 and later as a Manager from 2017 to 2018 in India. Additionally, he worked as a Consultant from 2012 to 2014. His roles involved collaborating with C-suite executives and senior leadership, enhancing his expertise in stakeholder management.
Background in Project Management
Viraj has a solid background in project management, having worked as a Senior Project Manager at IMA Management and Technology from 2019 to 2021 in Melbourne. He also held the position of Project Manager at Downer for five months in 2019 in Sydney. His experience spans various industries, including Oil and Gas, FMCG, Government, and Universities.
Education and Expertise
Viraj Pawar holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology from the University of Mumbai, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology from Symbiosis International University, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. His educational background supports his specialization in stakeholder management and technical problem-solving.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Viraj led a significant project involving the implementation of an enterprise-wide Data Management Platform at Yarra Trams. This initiative aimed to unify compliance and operational reporting through the use of Business Intelligence (BI) tools, showcasing his ability to manage complex projects effectively.