Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Software
Timeline
AWARDS
INDUSTRY
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GANESHRAJA ESWARAN

Automotive Project Manager
Thirukalukundram,TN

Summary

Results-driven Automotive Project Manager with 15+ years in project and product management. Specializes in delivering complex projects on schedule while optimizing operations to meet strategic goals. Focused on problem-solving and continuous improvement, driving team performance and efficiency in fast-paced environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Renault Nissan Technology and Business Center India
07.2011 - Current

Key vehicle programs delivered:

  • Nissan Sunny, Micra, Kicks, and Nissan Magnite.

Regulatory Compliance Experience :

  • Facilitated implementation of major regulatory transitions including BS6.2 and WLTP cycle adoption, ensuring compliance through engineering coordination and project execution.
  • Led PMO operations that refined project delivery processes and increased on-time project execution .
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline project delivery.
  • Evaluated project scope to define realistic timelines, identifying potential risks and dependencies prior to project kickoff.
  • Coordinated global engineering teams across Japan, India, and partner organizations to support engine development, validation, and program launches.
  • Nurtured relationships with NML Japan's key customers, achieving 100% client satisfaction, and expediting product development timelines through effective stakeholder engagement and problem-solving.
  • Nurtured relationships with NML Japan's key customers, securing 100% client satisfaction while accelerating product development timelines through efficient stakeholder engagement, and proactive problem-solving.
  • Managed budgets to align resource allocation with organizational goals.
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure performance, quality, and service standards were consistently met.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Coordinated continuous design releases and BOM management, ensuring engineering deliverables were completed on schedule, and aligned with project milestones.
  • Project milestone reporting to CVE for timely delivery and quality control of milestones.
  • Serial life concerns tracking and adoption management.
  • Prototype build supervision from conception to implementation.
  • Expertise in coordinating and delivering vehicle trail development.
  • Led additional team operations, including leave tracking, workload mapping, and time declaration management, improving resource planning and overall team efficiency.

Diploma Engineer Trainee

FORD INDIA Pvt. Ltd
03.2007 - 07.2008
  • Coordinated engineering change management processes at FORD INDIA Pvt. Ltd, ensuring effective implementation of changes on the final line.
  • Tracked concerns and created alerts in WERS tool to facilitate timely resolution and maintain quality standards.
  • Managed engineering change adoption and conducted fit and function trials to validate design integrity and performance.

Education

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

VUM University
Chennai
01-2011

D.M.E - Mechanical Engineering

ATAPC College
Thirukalukundram
01-2006

Skills

Engine and Vehcile project management

Prototype vehicle management

Vehicle development

Cost Reduction

ERP system integration

Assembly process planning

Cross-functional project coordination

Prioritization and scheduling

Workload management

Team building

Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Accomplished Gold award for BS6-2 Regulation adoption on time
  • Recognized and implemented the reuse of legacy components for new projects during the global semiconductor shortage, reducing logistics and new parts procurement costs by ₹4.9 million.
  • Designed and implemented an Excel-based project milestone and due-date tracking system, improving schedule visibility; the tool was recognized by the Vice President and adopted across the organization.
  • Received the Vice President's Award for successfully managing on-time homologation of the Nissan Magnite for the Indonesia market.
  • Proposed a homologation extension strategy for the Nissan Kicks by leveraging the existing Renault Captur homologation, saving approximately ₹2 million in development, physical testing,and validation costs.
  • Reduced prototype costs by 20% by maximizing the use of existing components available at global testing centers, minimizing new prototype part requirements.

Additional Information

Completed a 6-month onsite assignment at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan, collaborating with global engineering teams on the development of a U.S. pickup truck under the Nissan–Daimler strategic alliance.

Software

NX PDM , MS OFFICE , G2B BOM , SAP, SPACE VISION

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Renault Nissan Technology and Business Center India
07.2011 - Current

Diploma Engineer Trainee

FORD INDIA Pvt. Ltd
03.2007 - 07.2008

D.M.E - Mechanical Engineering

ATAPC College

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

VUM University

AWARDS

GOLD Award - BS6.1 Adoption / 2018 / Renault Nissan, VP Award - Quality Delivery Excellence / 2013 / Renault Nissan

INDUSTRY

  • Passenger / Electric Cars
  • Special Vehicle
GANESHRAJA ESWARANAutomotive Project Manager