MANOJ KUMAR VERMA
PROGRAM MANAGER
BENGALURU
Summary
A results-driven Program Manager at Tech Mahindra with 20+ years of experience in Engineering, R&D, and Discrete Manufacturing. Expert in Supply Chain Management, Healthcare, Industrial, and Aerospace sectors and led multi-cultural teams across Malaysia, Singapore, and the USA. Skilled in program management, delivery, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. Currently managing a $1.5Mn account, scaled from $500K, driving initiatives in Strategic Sourcing, Power-BI, After-Sales Support, and Fleet Management. Passionate about delivery management, operational excellence and business growth through data-driven insights and strategic execution.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Tech Mahindra Limited
01.2021 - Current
- Currently serving as a Program Manager at Tech Mahindra Limited, overseeing the execution of significant projects.
- This role involves coordinating with various teams to ensure alignment with strategic business objectives while managing project deliveries.
- Orchestrating project planning and delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Facilitating communication across departments to streamline project workflows and enhance collaboration.
- Identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies to safeguard project outcomes.
- Leading meetings with stakeholders to discuss project status, updates, and adjustments as necessary.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and increase efficiency.
- Increasing engagement growth annually in collaboration with the sales team.
Sr. Technical Manager
Tech Mahindra Limited
07.2014 - 12.2020
- Previously held the position of Senior Technical Manager at Tech Mahindra Limited, responsible for leading technical teams and ensuring the successful delivery of complex solutions.
- This role required a strong focus on both technical leadership and project management to meet customer needs effectively.
- Managed a diverse team of technical professionals, guiding them in project execution and skill development.
- Oversaw the technical aspects of project delivery, ensuring that solutions met client specifications and quality standards.
- Collaborated closely with clients to understand their requirements and translate them into actionable project plans.
- Implemented best practices in project management, resulting in improved delivery timelines and customer satisfaction.
Technical Manager
HCL Technologies Ltd.
02.2011 - 07.2014
- Oversaw project management and provided mentorship to the team while fulfilling client requirements.
- Ensured timely delivery in accordance with quality standards and provided weekly status updates to the client.
- Directed and guided a team of engineers throughout the New Product Development process, from initial concept to production.
- Gathered customer requirements and developed a comprehensive project roadmap, including a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and manage resource needs, time limitations, external and internal dependencies, and associated risks.
- Delivered design presentations and participated in design reviews at the client’s location in the USA for the Aerospace Media Player Unit, part of an In-Flight Entertainment System.
Design Engineer
Dyson
05.2010 - 01.2011
- Delivered end-to-end design activities, including conceptualization, prototype development, and CAD releases for tooling.
- Led the project at the subsystem level, ensuring that drawings and CAD models for tooling were released promptly, even under stringent timelines.
- Oversaw the tooling sign-off and validation processes prior to the engineering builds for all components involved in the subassembly.
- Worked on tolerance stack-up drawings and finalized before the commencement of tool fabrication.
- Addressed and resolved all defects identified during user course tests and performance evaluations.
R&D Engineer
Venture Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
03.2007 - 05.2010
- The Sub System leader is responsible for overseeing product concept development, design, box-build planning, laboratory prototype construction, and mass production processes.
- This role entails completing design tasks at the subsystem level, which generally involves the design of electromechanical systems, transmission components, input tray systems, and automatic document feeder (ADF) systems specifically for inkjet printers.
Sr. Development Engineer
Quazar Technologies
05.2002 - 02.2007
Education
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
IIT Kanpur
KanpurSkills
Program Management
Personal Information
Nationality: Indian
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the above mentioned information given by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Certifications Courses
- Six Sigma green belt training
- Electric Vehicles Comprehensive Course
- GenAI Course for Leaders
Timeline
Program Manager
Tech Mahindra Limited
01.2021 - Current
Sr. Technical Manager
Tech Mahindra Limited
07.2014 - 12.2020
Technical Manager
HCL Technologies Ltd.
02.2011 - 07.2014
Design Engineer
Dyson
05.2010 - 01.2011
R&D Engineer
Venture Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
03.2007 - 05.2010
Sr. Development Engineer
Quazar Technologies
05.2002 - 02.2007
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
IIT Kanpur
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