Karthik Raghupathy
Urapakkam
Summary
Project manager with over 12 years of experience in OEM and tier 1 automotive sectors, specializing in project leadership for commercial vehicle manufacturing. Currently leading export market initiatives, with a strong background in managing projects for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Expertise in customer relationship management and fluent in German, enhancing communication and collaboration. Proven track record in implementing innovative processes and evaluating employee performance to drive organizational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Divisional Manager – Products & Strategy
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
Chennai
07.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded team of 6 in executing cost reduction and product upgrade initiatives.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Delivered Automatic Transmission project, enhancing Daimler India's offerings for South Africa.
- Implemented product enhancements for Indonesian market, boosting annual sales by 111 units.
- Oversaw emission upgradation projects to align with regulatory requirements.
Deputy Manager – Program Management
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
10.2016 - 06.2022
- Managed delivery of two facelift programs for Scorpio and TUV Plus vehicles in BS4 category.
- Executed emission upgrade program for Scorpio pick-up platform targeting European market.
- Completed BS6 upgrade program within 12 months for domestic production of Scorpio vehicles.
- Delivered BS6 engine into production for XUV 500 vehicle, enhancing performance standards.
- Prepared monthly progress reports highlighting achievements against established targets.
Senior Executive – Program Management
GKN Driveline India Ltd
Chennai
06.2012 - 09.2016
- Managed driveshaft development programs for passenger vehicles, ensuring timely project delivery.
- Successfully launched new driveshaft program for Renault Duster facelift in August 2015.
- Transitioned driveshaft into production for Ford EcoSport facelift program in 2016.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives for Renault Duster vehicle in 2016, enhancing profitability.
Education
German Language - Certified with proficiency in 5 levels of German language (B2.2 Level)
Goethe Institute Max Mueller Bhavan
Chennai01.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Tagore Engineering College
Chennai01.2012
High School -
DAV School
Adambakkam01.2008
Skills
- Risk management and project planning
- Scope and timeline management
- Stakeholder and resource management
- Budget and cost management
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Cross-functional leadership
- Effective communication skills
- Project gateway planning with Microsoft Project
Hobbies and Interests
- Badminton
- German language
- Self-development books
Languages
- Tamil, Native Language
- English, Proficient
- German, Proficient
- Hindi, Reading & writing only
- Sanskrit, Reading & Writing only
Overseas Training
Attended a 7-day training program on Program Management Concepts in GKN Driveline Thailand & GKN Driveline China, 2015
Timeline
Associate Divisional Manager – Products & Strategy
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
07.2022 - Current
Deputy Manager – Program Management
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
10.2016 - 06.2022
Senior Executive – Program Management
GKN Driveline India Ltd
06.2012 - 09.2016
German Language - Certified with proficiency in 5 levels of German language (B2.2 Level)
Goethe Institute Max Mueller Bhavan
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Tagore Engineering College
High School -
DAV School
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