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Naresh Kumar

Naresh Kumar

Bangalore

Summary

Program Manager with 14+ years of experience in EV and mobility sectors, leading strategy, execution, and cross-functional teams. Skilled in program delivery, business planning, and organizational leadership. Seeking impactful roles in Program Management, Strategy, or Chief of Staff functions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Program Manager

Lectrix Technologies Private Ltd.
07.2023 - Current
  • Led development of Nduro (launched Dec 2024) and Mid Drive Performance Scooter Platform (launch planned Nov 2025).
  • Headed VA/VE Technology Project for VCU, Motor, and Motor Controller.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, managed timelines and budgets.
  • Delivered weekly project dashboards to leadership and stakeholders to ensure timeline adherence and risk mitigation.

Senior Program Manager

Bounce Infinity Electric Vehicles
04.2022 - 05.2024
  • Program lead for Bounce Scooter Platform (B2B, Facelift e1 and e1+).
  • Managed vehicle program planning and execution: timeline and milestone setting, review of development and engineering progress, bottleneck identification, and resolution with cross-functional teams (CFT).
  • Led vehicle design validation, including planning and costing with internal teams.

Senior Manager – R&D

Ola Electric Technologies Private Ltd
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed projects for Two-Wheelers: Ola Electric S1 & S1 Pro; Four-Wheeler: Concept design focused on ergonomics and cabin space.
  • Led projects on Ola Electric S1 & S1 Pro two-wheelers and concept design for four-wheeler ergonomics and cabin space.
  • Managed vehicle design validation across build (PB1-PB4) and testing phases, driving issue capture, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Published engineering dashboard highlighting critical risks and progress to leadership, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
  • Implemented build issue capture and ECR (Engineering Change Request) processes, enabling 80% proto build usability for testing and 20% reduction in product development time.

Manager R&D (Digital Mock-up of 2-Wheelers)

Bajaj Auto Limited
10.2012 - 02.2021
  • Led vehicle design validation during styling and milestone phases (Proto & Pilot releases).
  • Conducted ergonomics checks, benchmarking, and provided feedback during layout/styling and concept design.
  • Managed design for assembly (DFA), design for serviceability (DFS), tolerance, and stack-up for critical assemblies.
  • Developed CAE ergonomic models using Siemens JACK application focusing on rider and pillion comfort and accessibility.
  • Planned and implemented lead activities for DFA/DFS vehicle packaging checks using Vis-Mockup and JACK (plant and operator ergonomics).
  • Implemented IC.IDO simulation for harness and hose routing optimization.
  • Executed tolerance stack-up analysis using Siemens Vis-VSA.

Manager – R&D Projects

Bajaj Auto Limited
08.2010 - 02.2021
  • Two-Wheelers: Chetak EV, Dominar 400/250, Avenger, Pulsar RS/NS, Platina, Discover, KTM models.
  • Four-Wheelers: Urban Mobility Trio.

Engineer – Project Management and Operations (Quadricycle / 3-Wheeler)

Bajaj Auto Limited
08.2010 - 10.2012
  • Coordinated product planning, concept, design, validation, plant, and strategic sourcing.
  • Presented weekly progress reports to CTO and prepared project reports for Brand Management Committee.
  • Introduced digital mock-up process, reducing product development duration by 20% (2013-14) for new models like Pulsar RS 200 and NS.
  • Achieved 40% cost reduction in rear-view mirror prototype and testing for Dominar 400 using JACK evaluation.
  • Established cross-functional project management schedules across R&D for new product delivery (2010-11) using Team Centre Project Management tool.

Education

B.Tech. -

Malaviya National Institute of Technology
Jaipur
06-2010

XII -

Central Board of Secondary Education
JNV Dungrin,Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
03-2005

X -

Central Board of Secondary Education
JNV Dungrin,Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
03-2003

Skills

  • Project leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Issue resolution
  • Program review
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Task prioritization
  • Problem resolution
  • Problem-solving skills

Personal Information

· Language Proficiency : Hindi and English

· Date of Birth : 27 Oct 1986

Software Proficiency

Siemens-NX, AutoCAD, Vis-Mockup, JACK, Hyper-mesh, IC.IDO, Siemens Teamcenter Project, SAP, JIRA, ZOHO, MS-Projects

Timeline

Senior Program Manager

Lectrix Technologies Private Ltd.
07.2023 - Current

Senior Program Manager

Bounce Infinity Electric Vehicles
04.2022 - 05.2024

Senior Manager – R&D

Ola Electric Technologies Private Ltd
03.2021 - 03.2022

Manager R&D (Digital Mock-up of 2-Wheelers)

Bajaj Auto Limited
10.2012 - 02.2021

Manager – R&D Projects

Bajaj Auto Limited
08.2010 - 02.2021

Engineer – Project Management and Operations (Quadricycle / 3-Wheeler)

Bajaj Auto Limited
08.2010 - 10.2012

B.Tech. -

Malaviya National Institute of Technology

XII -

Central Board of Secondary Education

X -

Central Board of Secondary Education

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