Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
STAKE HOLDER MANAGEMENT
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
TEST MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM INTEGRATION
Timeline
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SOMESWARARAO Padmasolala

Chennai

Summary

Senior Program Manager & Integration Manager with 20+ years of diversified IT experience in program management, end-to-end test management (functional and non-functional), and enterprise integration. Proven expertise in delivering complex programs across mobile applications, web platforms, ETL processes, and client-server architectures. Adept at orchestrating program integration strategies, driving cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring seamless delivery across geographically distributed teams. Recognized for on-time, within-budget execution, risk mitigation, and enabling measurable business value in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Business operations program Manager IMG(International Market Group)

Ford Motor Private Ltd.
09.2022 - Current
  • As Program Manager, successfully led the migration of all 6 (IMG) regional FordPass applications into a unified Global App, collaborating with cross-functional teams and accomplishing high quality throughout the process.
  • Successfully launched the FordPass and Lincoln applications in new markets (UAE and KSA), driving approximately $10M in annual revenue.
  • Identified feature gaps in the existing FordPass mobile application and partnered with global application and feature owners to integrate enhancements (Ad Blue, Remote Climate Control, Ad-hoc Messaging) into IMG markets
  • Defining the prioritization of features, enhancements, and additional market rollouts for the FordPass Application
  • Implemented Adhoc Messaging services in collaboration with the SAP CRM team, enabling zero-cost communication for the company and providing customers easy access to timely information via the FordPass mobile app as a push notification

Program Integration Manager

Ford Motor Private Ltd.
10.2018 - 08.2022
  • Established and managed Integration Test Labs across multiple regions to support all programs executed within Connected Services, cross-functional feature teams, and the FordPass mobile application team.
  • Streamlined integration test data setup by implementing automation, cutting lead time from 3–5 days to 5 minutes per request, and ensuring consistency across global Stage and Production environments.

Sr Program Manager

Ford Motor Private Ltd.
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Successfully led and delivered multiple strategic projects and programs for the Ford Customer Services Division across diverse regions, ensuring flawless execution with on-time and within-budget delivery, while surpassing quality expectations and contributing to measurable increases in customer experience and service performance.
  • Spearheaded the end-to-end Windows 10 and Office 16 migration initiative for Ford Motor Pvt Ltd., coordinating the upgrade of 1,600+ applications across multiple business units. Established a structured governance framework for testing, remediation, and redevelopment efforts, driving cross-functional efficiency that enabled on-schedule delivery for all milestones. Engaged senior leadership through data-driven weekly updates and proactive risk escalation, leading to zero critical business disruptions during migration.
  • Directed and developed a global team of 50+ engineers by driving KPI alignment with business goals, providing mentorship and coaching, and maintaining attrition below 5% through strong people engagement practices.

Program Integration Test manager

Ford Motor Private Ltd.
12.2007 - 05.2016
  • Executed multiple integration testing projects across Ford Customer Services and Division, Parts supplies and logistics.
  • Developed and executed a program integration test plan in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders, conducting workshops to identify integration touchpoints and assess application impacts.
  • Facilitated cross-functional alignment by bringing together diverse technical and business teams to ensure a holistic understanding of system dependencies and risk areas.
  • Presented weekly and bi-weekly program updates at L3/L2 leadership forums, driving executive visibility, proactive risk management, and data-driven decisions across all phases.
  • Led the Parts Control II Ford South America Organization (PC II FSAO) Program Integration, overseeing integration efforts for 32 applications
  • Managed and executed the Rubel Pricing Conversion Program integration testing impacting 16 cross-regional applications.
  • Middle East Ware house program integration testing involves 8 complex applications.

Test Lead

Applabs
03.2007 - 12.2007

Test Lead

SOPRA Group
07.2006 - 02.2007

Test Lead

Wipro Technologies
11.2004 - 07.2006

Asst. Engineer-GIS

Satyam Computer Services
09.2000 - 11.2004

CAD Engineer

Inca Informatics Pvt. Ltd.
12.1997 - 01.2000

Education

BCA -

Madhurai Kamaraj University

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

SBTET

X - undefined

DPN ZPPH School

Skills

  • Program leadership
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Operational excellence
  • Project Management: MS Project 2003, Clarity and JIRA
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Problem-solving
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Decision-making
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Budgeting and resource management
  • Quality assurance evaluation
  • KPI tracking

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

  • Delivered Complex, Cross-Functional Programs – Led enterprise-wide technology initiatives impacting multiple business units and geographies, consistently achieving on-time and within-budget delivery.
  • Migrated Large-Scale Systems – Orchestrated enterprise-wide migration of 1,500+ applications at Ford Motor Pvt Ltd, covering OS (Windows 10 and Office 2016), platforms, and enterprise systems; ensured uninterrupted business continuity while delivering $3M in cost savings.

STAKE HOLDER MANAGEMENT

Stakeholder and Executive Communication – Presented program status, risks, and mitigation strategies at leadership (L2/L3) forums weekly and bi-weekly, driving alignment and timely decisions.

VENDOR MANAGEMENT

  • Agency Resource Management (Vendor) Efficiently coordinated and managed external vendor and agency resources to support enterprise programs, ensuring optimal utilization, cost control, and alignment with business goals; streamlined the onboarding process by 70%, reducing cycle time from 2+ weeks to 1 week.
  • Establish clear goals for agency resource management—such as meeting project deadlines, optimizing resource utilization, and controlling costs—while assessing the skills and capacity of agency resources to align with project demands.

TEST MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM INTEGRATION

  • Established Governance Frameworks – Designed and implemented program governance models, risk management processes, and decision-making frameworks to align stakeholders and accelerate execution.
  • Implemented Scalable Test Strategies – Devised integration test plans covering complex system landscapes, automated test data setup, and improved test efficiency by 30%, reducing production defects.
  • Optimized Cross Functional Collaboration – Coordinated IT, product, and business teams to resolve dependencies early, accelerating release timelines and improving stakeholder satisfaction.

Timeline

Business operations program Manager IMG(International Market Group)

Ford Motor Private Ltd.
09.2022 - Current

Program Integration Manager

Ford Motor Private Ltd.
10.2018 - 08.2022

Sr Program Manager

Ford Motor Private Ltd.
05.2018 - 09.2018

Program Integration Test manager

Ford Motor Private Ltd.
12.2007 - 05.2016

Test Lead

Applabs
03.2007 - 12.2007

Test Lead

SOPRA Group
07.2006 - 02.2007

Test Lead

Wipro Technologies
11.2004 - 07.2006

Asst. Engineer-GIS

Satyam Computer Services
09.2000 - 11.2004

CAD Engineer

Inca Informatics Pvt. Ltd.
12.1997 - 01.2000

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

SBTET

X - undefined

DPN ZPPH School

BCA -

Madhurai Kamaraj University
SOMESWARARAO Padmasolala