GAURAV RAJPUT
Program & Cost Management Professional
Summary
Experienced Professional with a strong background in Business Development, Program Management & Cost management with 16 years of experience. Expert in leading strategic & Transformational programs. Proven track record of establishing collaboration and driving growth resulting into bottom & top line improvement. Skilled in leadership, Analytical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving, with a demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams. Enthusiastic about collaborating with senior leadership to derive strategies, collaborate and contribute to delivering high-quality results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Manager
Stryker Global Technologies
03.2022 - Current
- Led team of 10 members, increasing team productivity by 25% through targeted training and mentoring of project
managers and engineers. - Developed strategic plans to improve divisional partnerships,
enhancing operational excellence and driving15% increase
in process efficiency across product development, quality,
and packaging engineering. - Successfully managed 10+ projects simultaneously,
optimizing task prioritization based on urgency, resource
availability, and alignment with organizational goals. - Directed global project management, DE&I, and technical
excellence initiatives, implementing best practices and
process improvements that resulted in 30% boost in crossgeographical collaboration. - Enhanced cost management expertise, implementing data
governance and cost modeling that improved 'should-cost'
evaluations by 20%. - Optimized supplier management and manufacturing
strategies, increasing bottom-line performance by 18%
through strategic cost country leverage. - Achieved 20% reduction in product rollout time by
standardizing lead times in MS project plans, leading to
resource and cost optimization. - Improved inter-departmental collaboration on complex
projects by instituting regular, focused communication
plans, resulting in15% increase in project efficiency. - Managed annual capital and operating expense budgets
effectively, ensuring resource allocation aligned with
divisional goals and achieving10% reduction in costs. - Reported Project Performance, risk and allocation in
leadership forum.
Sr. Manager - Product Cost Management
Faurecia Clarion Electronics
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Deployed & developed centralized cost management function with 9 resources at different geographical locations for quick RFQ evaluation & efficient business acquisitions.
- Spearheaded selection of software solutions suited to embedded products, required features, integration with ecosystem, sustenance & license cost.
- Implemented & developed organization structure, operation standards, policies and processes.
- Implemented & developed data governance methodologies to achieve above 80% accuracy in 1st evaluation.
- Implemented & developed platform database to support feature based costing to identify standard HW components & SW module for reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops, seminars, and training sessions to build depth in cost management.
Sr. Program Manager
Marelli India
04.2013 - 06.2021
- Spearheaded Product Engineering & Program Management
department, Directed team of 5 program Managers overseeing
10+ high-impact programs with complex workstreams, achieving
project goals 15% ahead of schedule. - Drove acquisition and development of products including
transmissions, clusters, body computers, and EFI for prestigious
OEMs (MSIL, SMC, TATA, Mahindra, JEEP, VW, HMC),
contributing to 25% increase in client portfolio. - Designated primary contact person for program management,
requirement gathering & finalization and technical clarifications
during commerical negotiations. - Managed $5M annual budget while generating $100M in revenue,
achieving 30% contribution margin. - Spearheaded global cross functional team to develop platform and promote design optimization.
- Spearheaded cross functional team to implement design to value and realized 10% optimization in concept design phase.
- Managed cross-functional teams at different geographical locations to deliver high-quality products within scope and budget constraints.
- Spearheaded value engineering function & executed multiple cost optimization ideas to improve contributions margins by 8%.
- Deployment of confluence/ JIRA to bring efficiencies in development process.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, driving efficiency gains across all projects.
- Managed reporting in matrix organization at local & global level.
- Delivered engaging presentations to stakeholders at all levels, effectively communicating complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Assistant Program Manager
Nissan Motor Corporation
Chennai, Tamilnadu
12.2012 - 04.2013
Deputy Program Manager
Mahindra
Mohali, Punjab
10.2011 - 12.2012
Senior Project Engineer
Subros
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
01.2010 - 10.2011
Education
Executive Program, Business Management -
Indian Institute of Management
Calcutta, WB 01.2019 - 2020.04
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Gannon University
Erie, PA 01.2007 - 2008.04
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Maharishi Dayanand University
Rohtak, HR 01.2002 - 2006.04
Skills
Leadership
undefinedCertification
PgMP Certificate - 2023
Accomplishments
Business Development & Program Management:
- Launched and expanded the 2W business within the
Electronics BU, driving a $5M annual topline growth and
securing a leading market position. - Managed 12 high-impact programs and 20+ cost
optimization projects in the automotive and medical
industries, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability.
Team Building, Mentoring & Coaching:
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive
benchmarking and costing framework, integrating data
governance and process enhancements, and significantly
improved team competencies through strategic technology
collaborations.
Design to Value & Value Engineering:
- Introduced cost evaluation models, procedures, and
governance processes, resulting in the acquisition of 3 new
programs and a $1.2M reduction in assembly line and
tooling costs through an effective localization strategy.
Achieved a $1.5M cost reduction by eliminating external
flash in 2W clusters. - Created a Connector platform to optimize BOM costs and
industrial investments, generating annual savings of $5M.
Spearheaded localization and alternate sourcing projects,
improving bottom-line performance by 8%. - Managed the successful transfer of clutch position sensor
manufacturing from China to India, reducing costs by $1.2M
annually. - Led critical packaging projects across diverse logistic
channels, optimizing design for cost-effectiveness and
sustainability, while mitigating transportation risks and
aligning with strategic business goals.
Gallup Strengths
- Ideation
- Strategic
- Achiever
- Responsible
- Focus
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Software
MS Projects
MS 365
Confluence
Jira
TcPCM
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridOn-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingAffiliations
Project Management Institute
Interests
Gym
Pool
Badminton
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Stryker Global Technologies
03.2022 - Current
Sr. Manager - Product Cost Management
Faurecia Clarion Electronics
06.2021 - 03.2022
Executive Program, Business Management -
Indian Institute of Management
01.2019 - 2020.04
Sr. Program Manager
Marelli India
04.2013 - 06.2021
Assistant Program Manager
Nissan Motor Corporation
12.2012 - 04.2013
Deputy Program Manager
Mahindra
10.2011 - 12.2012
Senior Project Engineer
Subros
01.2010 - 10.2011
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Gannon University
01.2007 - 2008.04
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Maharishi Dayanand University
01.2002 - 2006.04
PgMP Certificate - 2023
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