HARI DHINGRA
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Senior Software Engineering & Program Manager with 18+ years of experience driving the end-to-end delivery of automotive software platforms, infotainment systems, and automation frameworks. Proven expertise in program management, distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and technical leadership across global teams in India, Germany, and USA. Skilled in fostering high-performing engineering teams, defining roadmaps, and implementing scalable backend and configuration management platforms. Recognized strategic problem-solving, cross-functional leadership, and delivering enterprise-grade solutions on schedule.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Program Manager – Software & Project Delivery
Capgemini
Bangalore
2020 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver infotainment and automation solutions for major automotive clients.
- Managed system change requests, platform enhancements, and process improvements across distributed systems.
- Defined project roadmaps, KPIs, and risk frameworks, aligning software delivery with business goals.
- Spearheaded solution development for configuration and asset management in automotive environments.
- Collaborated with System Engineering and global teams to ensure software integration and operational continuity.
- Mentored teams, improved delivery efficiency, and fostered an innovation-driven culture.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products within scope and budget constraints.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, driving efficiency gains across all projects.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication, leading to improved alignment between business objectives and program goals.
- Led process improvement initiatives by conducting thorough analyses of existing workflows, identifying bottlenecks and redundancies that hindered progress toward established targets.
Project Manager – Automotive Software Solutions
Capgemini (Altran) Deutschland GmbH
Stuttgart
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed software development and testing projects for European automotive clients.
- Drove process standardization and automation, improving delivery timelines .
- Oversaw distributed teams in Germany and India ensuring consistent quality and communication.
- Expert in Agile methodologies, risk mitigation, and scaling high-impact projects, resulting increase in operational efficiency
Assistant Project Manager / Solution Architect
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI)
Bangalore
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Designed and implemented software solutions for automotive subsystems, including infotainment and diagnostics.
- Actively participated in weekly project reviews with senior management to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, potential solutions, and future plans.
Software Developer & Consultant
CGI (Logica Ltd) / LTI
Bangalore
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Delivered enterprise applications for North American clients.
- Developed solutions for managing software/hardware delivery schedules and IVI product releases.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) -
Kurukshetra University
Skills
- End-to-end Program & Project Management (Agile/Scrum) for infotainment cockpit systems
- Strategic planning, technical roadmap development, and business forecasting with contingency planning
- Leadership of cross-functional and global teams (India, Germany, USA), including mentoring and staff development
- Software development oversight with strong focus on test automation and delivery excellence
- Risk, resource, and stakeholder management with effective client interfacing
- Strong analytical skills applied to progress monitoring, decision-making, and performance optimization
Websites
Certification
Patent Filed with Bosch (RBEI), 2012
Timeline
Project Manager – Automotive Software Solutions
Capgemini (Altran) Deutschland GmbH
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Project Manager / Solution Architect
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI)
01.2011 - 01.2017
Software Developer & Consultant
CGI (Logica Ltd) / LTI
01.2008 - 01.2011
Senior Program Manager – Software & Project Delivery
Capgemini
2020 - Current
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) -
Kurukshetra University