Sundarapandian Ravindran

Results-driven Program Manager with over 20 years of extensive experience in the telecom sector, specializing in managing complex Charging System products within the BSS domain. Proven expertise in overseeing PMO activities, including project planning, scheduling, and execution of large-scale R&D initiatives with a budget control of 700 million SEK, while effectively managing stakeholder relationships across diverse cultural backgrounds. Strong foundation in test management complements a robust skill set in communication, risk mitigation, and change management, enabling successful navigation through the complete software life cycle and Agile methodologies. Recognized for excellence with multiple awards, including the Ace and All Star Awards, reflecting a commitment to delivering high-quality results and driving continuous improvement.

Awarded Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Star in Ericsson all Star Recognition Programs in Q1-Q4 2024

Awarded Diamond Star in Ericsson all Star Recognition Program in Q1 2023 

Awarded Individual Power Award at BUSS – R &D for the Program Management in Q4 2021

Awarded Individual Ace Award at BUSS – R &D for the OCC Project at ERICSSON in December 2012 

Awarded WeStar Team Award at BUSS – R &D for the OCC Project at ERICSSON in September 2012 

Awarded Team Award at Node level for the MINSAT Project at ERICSSON in January 2011

Awarded Individual excellence at Node level for the MINSAT Project at ERICSSON in August 2010

Awarded Individual Excellence Best Performer SNAP Award at Company level for the SCS Project at ARICENT in April 2008,

Awarded Team Best Project SNAP Award at Company level for the NSP Project at ARICENT in April 2007

Selected as the Brand Ambassador of ARICENT to my Engineering College Mepco Schlenk Engineering college, Tamilnadu, India in January 2007

Secured Best Buddy Award at Company level for the NSP Project at ARICENT in November 2006 

Secured Best Employee award for the year 2004 at Peninsula Electronics

• Completed the Ericsson Product Development Leadership Training for Leaders in 2024
• Completed the Leadership on the Go Modules – Ericsson Leadership program for Managers in 2020
• Completed the Leading Virtual Teams (LVT) – Ericsson Leadership program for Managers in 2019
• Completed the Leadership for Professional [LFP] – Ericsson Leadership program for Managers in 2014
• Lead Mentor for Ericsson Innovation Awards 2022 (EIA 2022)– Mentored the students from Sri Lanka university on Water Purifier
• Lead Mentor for Ericsson Innovation Awards 2021 (EIA 2021)– Mentored the students from Mepco Schlenk Engineering College on Smart glass.
• Lead Mentor for Ericsson Innovation Awards 2020 (EIA 2020) for Students – Mentored the students from University of Wales, Australia on Photovoltaic Inverter
• Lead Mentor for Ericsson Innovation Awards 2019 (EIA 2019) for Students – Mentored the students from IIT Madras on the Underwater Modem Prototype

• Portfolio Manager - Managed the Common Infra Platform team managing the Design, Deployment and dimensioning aspects interacting to multiple offerings. Managed multiple teams within D3 – Dimensioning, PDD, Lexie and Q&A Teams Since 2021
• BEAM Portfolio Manager Managed the execution, tracking and Delivery of various RM Releases as PMO team 2016 - 2020.
• Portfolio Manager of Personalized Notification Solution Value pack to Ericsson Charging in 2018
• Portfolio Manager - Handled Budget of 700MSEK Next Generation BSS Charging Product with distribution of total FTE / Consultant Head count, Sprint Cost, Rolling forecast, Planning & Control, Budget Distribution & Control towards various geographical locations in 2019 to 2020.
• Domain Program Manager for Common Platform, which consists of ~100 persons divided across three sites (Karlskrona Sweden, Chennai India and New Jersey USA) in 2017-18
• TPG-G / Stream Program Manager for group of Common TPGs in Chennai India in 2016-2017
• Program Manager for Charging TPG which consists of teams from Karlskrona Sweden & Chennai India in 2016
• Senior Project Manager for Charging Access in Chennai India from 2014 to 2016

• Test Management Skills
• Manage the Cross Functional test team of the Product – Access, OCC of MBC 2.2 and 2.3
• Lead the team and successful transfer of Project from Sweden to India
• Lead the Test co-ordination activities of the Product – MINSAT for Charging system for 2 years.
• Lead the Test Process and Peer group development across products.
• Involved in the mentoring of new team members and part of the member of Trainers.
• Involved in the Test Strategy, Estimation, and execution of the project.
• Attended the Leadership for Professional [LFP] – Ericsson Leadership program for Managers.
• Software Testing Skills
• Developed & Executed Test Strategy, Test Plans and Integration, System Test Cases
• Involved in Defect Recording, Reporting and Tracking, reviews of Feature design documents, Test plan and Test suites.
• Conducted Integration, Regression, Performance and System Testing.
• Skilled experience in Manual and Automated unit Testing
• Involved in Test scripting for Automation & Solved Trouble reports from field during the onsite visit.
• Created the complete Test bed setup based on the project requirement during the onsite

PMP - Project Management Professional