Navinder Chawla
About Navinder Chawla
Navinder Chawla serves as the Director of PMO at PowerPlan, Inc., where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in project management, having held various roles at PowerPlan and other companies, and holds an MBA in Marketing Management and Systems Analysis & Design.
Current Role at PowerPlan
Navinder Chawla serves as the Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) at PowerPlan, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he oversees resource management and project delivery for PowerPlan's engagements with leading Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) in North America. His responsibilities include ensuring effective delivery methodologies that contribute to a best-in-class customer experience.
Previous Experience at PowerPlan
Navinder Chawla has held multiple positions at PowerPlan, Inc. He worked as a Principal Project Manager from 2020 to 2022 and as a Senior Project Manager from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, he served as a Senior Manager for one year from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at PowerPlan spans seven years, during which he focused on project management and delivery.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role, Navinder Chawla worked at IBM as a Project Manager for five months in 2014 and at Southern Company as a Project Manager for seven months in the same year. He began his career at BPCL, where he served as a Senior Officer in Sales and Operations from 1990 to 1999. His diverse experience across various industries contributes to his expertise in project management.
Education and Qualifications
Navinder Chawla earned his MBA in Marketing Management and Systems Analysis & Design from Birla Institute of Technology, studying there from 1988 to 1990. He also holds a BCom degree in Accounting and Company Law from DAV College, Panjab University, completed between 1985 and 1988. His educational background supports his professional roles in project management and operations.
Focus and Objectives
Navinder Chawla emphasizes building a purpose-led, future-fit organization by continuously evaluating people, processes, systems, and tools. His strategic focus aims to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure that project delivery aligns with customer expectations and industry standards.