GAURAV SARAF
Pune
Summary
Dynamic project lead with a proven track record at Škoda Auto, excelling in electromobility initiative oversight and cross-functional leadership. Successfully directed resource planning for electric mobility platforms, achieving key milestones. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and risk analysis, driving projects to completion while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Lead, Electromobility
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd
05.2025 - Current
- Primary liaison between regional teams and the Volkswagen Group for all electromobility initiatives in India.
- Oversaw acquisition and execution of electromobility infrastructure projects including budgeting, planning, and cross-functional coordination.
- Established project timelines and led project teams to successful completion, ensuring alignment with customer and stakeholder expectations.
Program Lead, Electromobility
Škoda Auto a.s.
Mlada Boleslav
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Directed comprehensive resource planning and technical training initiatives for multiple electric vehicle platforms.
- Actively led the achievement of PEP milestones for key programs including Škoda Superb PHEV, Kodiaq PHEV, and Elroq EV.
- Represented the India region in global forums, strengthening inter-regional cooperation and technical knowledge exchange.
Technical Assistant to Head of Car Production
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd
12.2019 - 04.2023
- Managed production KPIs and facilitated issue resolution across departments.
- Provided strategic input on investments, budgeting, and risk mitigation.
- Acted as a communication bridge between technical teams, management, and quality control stakeholders.
Project Delivery Manager, Vehicle Integration
Tata Motors Ltd
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Led vehicle integration efforts and ensured successful project delivery in line with the PEP framework.
- Developed and maintained master project plans, integrating system-level input and ensuring milestone tracking.
- Functioned as key liaison in technical forums, enabling informed and timely decision-making.
Project Manager, Corporate Strategy
Force Motors Ltd
05.2014 - 06.2018
- Directed new vehicle project launches (Traveller LCV, Gurkha SUV), ensuring quality, cost, and time adherence.
- Assessed project complexity and devised detailed implementation strategies.
Technical Assistant to Managing Director
Škoda Auto India Pvt Ltd
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Supported end-to-end vehicle assembly operations and tracked KPIs.
- Maintained department-level budgets and facilitated cross-department communication.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
India01.2020
Skills
- Project planning and execution
- Electromobility program management
- Vehicle bus systems: CAN, LIN, Ethernet
- Project Emergence Process (PEP)
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Technical feasibility assessment
- Cross-functional leadership
- Risk analysis and budget management
Certification
- Project Leadership, Škoda Auto, 2025
- Career Essentials in Project Management, Microsoft & LinkedIn, 2025
- High Voltage Expertise, Škoda Auto, 2023
Languages
- English, Fluent
- German, Conversational (spoken and written)
- Hindi, Native
Timeline
Project Lead, Electromobility
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd
05.2025 - Current
Program Lead, Electromobility
Škoda Auto a.s.
05.2023 - 04.2025
Technical Assistant to Head of Car Production
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd
12.2019 - 04.2023
Project Delivery Manager, Vehicle Integration
Tata Motors Ltd
06.2018 - 12.2019
Project Manager, Corporate Strategy
Force Motors Ltd
05.2014 - 06.2018
Technical Assistant to Managing Director
Škoda Auto India Pvt Ltd
02.2011 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
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