LENIN JAYACHANDRAN

Results-driven Program/Project Manager with over 15 years of leadership experience in automotive OEMs, specializing in managing ICE, BEV, and Hybrid vehicle programs across diverse global markets. Delivered comprehensive vehicle and powertrain programs while ensuring Quality, Cost, Planning, and Performance throughout all project phases, from pre-study to market launch. Oversaw portfolio program budgets and R&D resource management to optimize organizational growth.

• Nissan Technical Center - Japan
• Nissan Zama Plant - Japan
• PSA Technical Centre - France
• PSA Port Real Plant - Brazil
• PCA Motors Plant - Slovakia
• E-Motors Supplier Visits - France
• BMW Munich - Germany
• AVL Graz - Austria

• Mahindra New Model Programs (PV & CV) Program management for Passenger Vehicles and Commercial Vehicles.
• Citroën C3 & eC3 Global Program ICE and Electric Vehicle development for India, Latam, Europe, and ASEAN markets.
• Citroën C3 Aircross & Opel Global Program EV300/400 km and ICE vehicle development for Europe, Middle East, Japan, Australia, New Zealand.
• TVS-BMW Strategic Collaboration Program JV program coordination and execution for India & Overseas markets.
• Nissan Kicks New Vehicle Development Program.
• Nissan Micra Active Program.
• Nissan Micra, Sunny, Renault Pulse, Renault Scala & Datsun GO Lifecycle Programs VAVE, localization, cost optimization, and product enhancement initiatives.

• Mahindra & Mahindra
  1) Star award for 2025 for bringing many initiatives and process improvements in the PM function.
  2) Standardization of management presentation and meeting cadence.
  3) Leading MPDS Gen 6.0 upgrade from the PM function.
• TVS Motor Company
  1) Established a streamlined communication process between BMW, AVL, and TVS.
  2) Implemented a program planning tool for all NPD programs in TVS Motor Company.
  3) All manual processes are converted to digitalization and live tracking/reporting to management.
• Stellantis
  1) Eight main launches advance phase planning and execution completion successfully.
  2) Program system setup between PSA and TCS.
  3) Family car homologation strategic project completion.
  4) Awarded Bravo for ASEAN program quick calculation in order to support the business case in 2019.
  5) Special missions completed to recover from COVID-19 planning delays.
  6) Awarded Bravo for preparing the overall smart car program planning situation and action plan reported to the PSA board member in 2018.
• Renault Nissan
  1) Developed an automated system for efficient and effective visualization of overall program performance.
  2) Received the Star VP award for QCT achievement in 2014.
  3) Created a handbook (new work procedures and rule book) for India region serial life project activities.
  4) Received the MD award for serial life program cost achievement for the year 2012.
  5) Certified as a cost engineering trainer by Nissan Motors in 2015.

• Led end-to-end program and project management for vehicle, platform, and component development from concept study through product launch, ensuring achievement of Quality, Cost, Planning, and Performance (QCPP) targets.
• Directed project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery while ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, business objectives, and customer requirements.
• Managed project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and change requests to ensure on-time and cost-effective execution.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration among Engineering, Product Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Validation, and external stakeholders to drive program success.
• Established sourcing strategies and managed supplier selection activities, including RFI/RFQ processes, techno-commercial evaluations, supplier nominations, and project kick-offs.
• Led vehicle development activities covering design, validation, testing, homologation, industrialization, prototype builds, pre-series phases, and Start of Production (SOP).
• Implemented robust risk, issue, and change management processes, including mitigation planning, escalation mechanisms, and lessons-learned governance.
• Developed and maintained project governance frameworks, communication plans, status reporting, and executive dashboards to support informed decision-making.
• Defined quality management plans, acceptance criteria, and performance targets while ensuring compliance with technical, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Provided strategic program analysis and recommendations to senior leadership on quality, cost, delivery, performance, and business expansion opportunities.
• Managed electric vehicle (EV) development programs, including electrification strategy, vehicle specifications, localization planning, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Coordinated development and validation of EV systems such as HV battery packs, ePowertrain, charging systems, eVCU, OBC, DCDC, PDU, HVAC, and related high-voltage components.
• Led software, calibration, digital mock-up, CAE performance, crash assessment, and prototype build activities to ensure EV program readiness and technical maturity.
• Controlled R&D budgets for EV and vehicle development projects, including resources, prototypes, validation, testing, and calibration activities.
• Drove cost reduction, localization, benchmarking, value engineering, and supplier collaboration initiatives to enhance product competitiveness, customer value, and profitability.