Mohansunder Subramanian
Vice President, Program Managemen, Product Design &Development
Chennai,TN
Summary
An experienced leader with 25+ Years of rich expertise to lead, build and develop various major functions of Technical Centers with complete responsibilities on People, Product and Performance of functions. Highly Strategic, Analytic and Performance oriented leader with proven track records in heading Vehicle Project Management, Electrical & Electronic System Engineering Design, Development, Testing, Validation, Integration and Quality functions.
Talented Vice President with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 25 years of experience. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Vice President, Program Management and Design
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited
11.2022 - Current
- Directed cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones.
- Designed HV/LV wiring harness and system solutions
- Managed budget and optimized resource performance.
- Enhanced growth strategies and implemented change initiatives.
- Implemented effective planning techniques to optimize strategic outcomes.
- Completed 10 major projects encompassing harness design, systems design, and fuse & relay box development.
- Founded Design Centre in Chennai, employing 55 skilled engineers for local and global automotive OEMs.
Deputy Vice President, PMO
Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India PVT Ltd
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed performance of 7500+ engineering professionals through strategic KRAs.
- Facilitated organizational transformation to achieve mid-term plan objectives in resource management, skill enhancement, cost efficiency, and business KPIs.
- Created business model strategy to ensure sustainability and profitability for both local and global operations.
- Monitored and controlled cost performance to achieve optimal business outcomes.
- Created centers of excellence and competence to enhance global engineering support services.
- Managed multiple programs and projects.
- Established COEs for Infotainment Auto Validation, Model Factory, Harness Design, ADAS HIL, and Software QA.
- Enhanced workforce capabilities by upskilling and reskilling 30% of resources.
- Achieved 25% resource outsourcing to align with WL demand, skill requirements, and cost optimization.
- Optimized workflows through advanced analytics, achieving measurable productivity improvements.
General Manager, Infotainment & Connectivity
Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India PVT Ltd
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed and advanced infotainment engineering services with a workforce of more than 100.
- Validated and integrated advanced systems in Renault and Nissan projects to achieve targeted QCT performance.
- Set up a global infotainment Auto Validation Centre in India leveraging advanced technology.
General manager EE Systems Engineering
Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India PVT Ltd
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Led design, development, testing, validation, and integration of alternators, batteries, starters, instrument clusters, switches, HFM, BCM, and other EE system components.
- Executed testing and validation processes for EE systems across vehicle and component levels.
- Created and implemented EE architecture solutions tailored to local and international vehicle initiatives.
Deputy General manager Global Harness Engineering
Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India PVT Ltd
04.2013 - 03.2016
- Founded Global Harness Design Centre in India with over 200 team members.
- Designed and developed harness systems and electrical engineering architecture for local programs.
- Engineered global solution for localization with superior QCT outcomes.
- Advanced global engineering service delivery from India to ensure long-term success.
Senior manager Harness Engineering
Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India PVT Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2013
- Achieved best QCT results in design and development of wiring harness, system schematic, EE architecture, and harness components for India programs CFM A Platform, CMF B Plat Form..
- Implemented training programs to enhance team skills.
Manager EE Systems and Harness Engineering
Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India PVT Ltd
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Developed wiring harness designs for global models, ensuring thorough design coverage.
- Managed team dynamics and performance.
- Conducted comprehensive project evaluations.
- Managed design, development, testing, validation, and integration of critical vehicle components such as alternator, battery, cluster, HMI, harness, and BCM across three brands.
- Consistently reduced costs by 3% year over year through effective localization and optimization.
- Cultivated local talent pool of over 250 individuals for global engineering needs.
- Collaborated with diverse teams across Japan, Korea, France, UK, and North America to ensure timely deliverables.
Deputy Manager, Product Development
Pricol Limited
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Catered to two-wheeler, four-wheeler, commercial vehicle, and off-road vehicle sectors.
- Led development of instrument clusters and sensors for major automotive brands including Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki Powertrain, and Hero Honda.
- Developed strategic plans for product design and development.
- Implemented counter measures to achieve Zero PPM Line rejection.
- Explored prospects, analyzed requirements, provided technical guidance to clients, and negotiated commercially for orders.
- Communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders of organizations to achieve the project milestones and Project KPIs
- Supplied products and solutions for various vehicle segments.
Senior Engineer
Lucas TVS Ltd
04.2004 - 06.2007
- Developed and integrated auto electrical and electronics products such as alternators, starters, and wipers for major automotive OEMs
- Implemented statistical process control for critical processes as internal quality auditor.
- Implemented QS9000 Certification requirements at functional level.
- Implemented 3R strategies in warehouse operations to achieve a 35% cost reduction.
- Enhanced customer line quality through strategic improvements.
- Set up a new facility in Gurgaon for product testing and analysis.
- Collaborated as a guest engineer with Maruti Suzuki Ltd and Honda to oversee product development.
- Expanded business opportunities with major OEMs.
- Delivered comprehensive business performance reports to senior leadership.
Engineer
Lucas TVS Ltd
12.1998 - 03.2004
- Development and integration of Auto Electrical and Electronics Products - Alternator, Starter, Wiper, Distributor, Cam Sensor, Crank Sensor for Maruti Suzuki Limited, Suzuki Power Train Ltd, Hero Honda Motor Ltd, Honda Motorcycles & Scooters Ltd.
- Statistical process control implementation for critical Processes as an internal Quality auditor
- Implementation &Sustenance of QS9000 Certification requirements at functions level.
- Executed 3R (reducing, reusing, recycling) methods in Warehouse operation which led to cost reduction by 35%
- Customer Line quality, Product delivery, and VA/VE Approval and Implementation.
- Establish a new set-up at Gurgaon for Product Testing and analysis.
- Product Development Guest engineer for Maruti Suzuki Ltd, & Honda and managed all developments.
- Business expansion and Business Development with Major OEMs.
- Business performance management and reporting to top management.
Education
PG in Executive Management - Business Management And Data Science
01.2021 - 1 2022
Senior Leadership Development Program - Management And Leadership
01.2019
BE - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Skills
Program Management
Transformation and Strategy planning
Electrical & Electronics System Design
ADAS , Infotainment , Cluster Development and Validation
Vehicle Integration
Testing and Validation
EV/LV Harness system Design
EE architecture design
HV/LV Systems Design and Development
Business Management
Data Analytics
Operation Management
Certification
Nissan V-UP pilot, 2017
Affiliations
- International Work Experience in Japan 2 Years, France 6 Months.
- Member of Automotive Industry Professional Network.
- Member of India Leadership Network.
Timeline
Vice President, Program Management and Design - Samvardhana Motherson International Limited
11.2022 - Current
Great Lakes - PG in Executive Management, Business Management And Data Science
01.2021 - 1 2022
Deputy Vice President, PMO - Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India PVT Ltd
04.2020 - 11.2022
General Manager, Infotainment & Connectivity - Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India PVT Ltd
04.2018 - 03.2020
General manager EE Systems Engineering - Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India PVT Ltd
04.2016 - 03.2018
Deputy General manager Global Harness Engineering - Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India PVT Ltd
04.2013 - 03.2016
Senior manager Harness Engineering - Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India PVT Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2013
Manager EE Systems and Harness Engineering - Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India PVT Ltd
07.2008 - 03.2011
Deputy Manager, Product Development - Pricol Limited
07.2007 - 06.2008
Senior Engineer - Lucas TVS Ltd
04.2004 - 06.2007
Engineer - Lucas TVS Ltd
12.1998 - 03.2004
JRN University - BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Central Polytechnic - Diploma, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
IIM Bangalore - Senior Leadership Development Program, Management And Leadership