Thrithik Arudi Mahadevappa
Bengaluru
Summary
Proven record of accomplishment leading complex global programs and projects that drive organizational transformation. Energetic, trusted, and detail-oriented solutions driver who bridges the gap between business and technology. 15+ yrs of progressive experience that spans multiple business units and functional areas working in highly regulated environments. Experienced in cost saving, quality improvement and new development projects. Excellent skills in team building, communication, as well as inter-department relation management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Volvo Group India Private Limited
BENGALURU
02.2024 - Current
- Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
- Liaised between senior management, project team members to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.
- Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop realistic expectations for deliverables.
- Created detailed reports on project status, issues, risks and opportunities.
- Provided guidance to team members on how to overcome obstacles during the course of a project.
- Established best practices for managing complex projects successfully.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in order to maintain productivity levels.
- Evaluated performance metrics for ongoing projects in order to assess progress towards goals.
- Directed project execution strategies, contingency planning, and problem resolution.
Group Manager , Product Management Group
Volvo Group India Private Limited
BENGALURU
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented team strategies to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Monitored team performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided feedback to staff.
- Managed the recruitment process of new personnel, including interviewing and onboarding.
- Coordinated daily activities with other managers to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Established clear objectives and goals for teams, monitored progress towards those goals, and took corrective action when needed.
- Evaluated employees' performance against established standards; conducted regular performance appraisals and disciplinary actions as necessary.
- Created detailed reports outlining project plans, timelines, budgets, resources required., for senior management review.
- Conducted meetings with team members to discuss progress updates or changes in procedures.
- Organized training sessions for employees on topics such as customer service skills
- Communicated objectives and implementation tactics to meet organizational goals.
Senior Project Manager
Volvo Group India Private Limited
BENGALURU
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to be shared with stakeholders.
- Liaised between senior management, project team members to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.
- Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop realistic expectations for deliverables.
- Monitored progress of projects against established timelines and budgets.
- Created detailed reports on project status, issues, risks and opportunities.
- Established best practices for managing complex projects successfully.
Project Manager
Volvo India Private Limited
Bengaluru
05.2021 - 01.2022
- VE PM - EEE power management and CHA Metroliner PWTI:
- VE PM /XFT lead - CAB, EEE and CHA for 4 PMRs : Australia
- Project Lead for on going 5 projects: VECV
- OPC VTI and Pulse : Coordinator
- Project lead: UKCA Marking : Multi brand VT and RT (HDT and MDT)
- Project lead: Localization 3.0: Volvo India -Pre study
- VE PM - CAB for Fender Issue :Volvo India
- Cross-Functionally anchored technical solutions and representing more than one commodity to CPM on Project Deliveries
- Report full QDCF in project dimension as well as to concerned line management when needed on agreed scope
- Lead, plan, prioritize and coordinate the activities of all resources within project scope from initiation till closure
- Anchor technical solutions with responsible line management and global technology managers to secure adherence to cross functional technology strategies
- Risk Management
- Project and Product Cost Management
- Time Management
- Agile way of working for development
Senior Program Manager
Ather Energy India Private Limited
Bengaluru
04.2021 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: An electric scooter company- www.atherenergy.com
- Program Manager : Chassis - GEN 2 Ather 450X
- Program Manager : Chassis - PURE (new product line)
- Line Program Manager : Cost Reduction : GEN3 Ather 450X
- An electric scooter company- www.atherenergy.com
- Accountable for new cost reduction program- vehicle level
- Lead cross-functional teams during broad organization change
- Focus teams on business objectives and track progress to ensure project milestones are on time, on budget and with the desired results
- Build credibility, establish rapport and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including externals
- Managing the risks and scope creep
- Pro-actively identify and create action plans, communicate impact and alternatives to reduce risk throughout the project
- Secure funding releases from decision body and being the primary point of contact with concerned project(s)
- Secure respective verifications and validations, certifications
- Agile way of working for development
Project Manager
Volvo India Private Limited
Bengaluru
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Project Management Support : P9103
- Intro-block CPM : Quester and Croner
- CPM: M9525 : Cost Reduction : Quester and Croner
- CPM: P9266 : AMT installation South Africa (till Concept Gate)
- CPM: P9244: Croner Australia (till Development Gate)
- Convert customer/market needs, problems, and features requirement to product through project lifecycle
- Lead and manage a cross functional project managers and teams to deliver assigned project activities according to quality, delivery, cost and feature targets
- Mitigated risks by identifying, escalating and resolving issues
- Establishing the contract, taking the commitment, requesting the needed resources for the project, inside or outside organization
- Used requirement and gap analysis to identify process deficiencies
- Milestone deliverables/tasks according to Volvo project assurance guidelines
- Responsible for bundling and executing projects with different scope and similar time-line and have delivered 15 intro-blocks (> 30 projects)
Project Management Support
Adecco private limited - deputed at Volvo Group India Private Limited
Bengaluru
01.2012 - 03.2019
- Project Management Support- Purchasing - Quester P9103
- Regular interaction with buyers, product development and project regarding part deliveries, solving issues within the cross functional team
- Taking Lead in tracking of part Maturity, tooling orders, purchase orders
- Checking of truck builds in plant and reporting to the project regarding the build issues
- Risk analysis of existing systems and evaluated benefits of new systems
- Maintained consistent communications with project managers, and other delivery personnel within the assigned project
- In charge of purchasing KPI report which Includes tooling budget spends, sourcing cases
- Coordinating Global Sourcing Committee
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile
BVB CET , VIT
Hubli07.2008
Skills
- Project and Program Management
- People leadership - Matrix
- Product Development Lifecycle
- Project Planning
- Cross-Functional Communication
Certification
PMP Certified, PMI, 08/01/14, 08/31/23
Hobbies and Interests
- Choreography
- Biking
- Playing cricket
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Hospet
- Date of Birth: 10/21/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Volvo Group India Private Limited
02.2024 - Current
Group Manager , Product Management Group
Volvo Group India Private Limited
06.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Project Manager
Volvo Group India Private Limited
02.2023 - 05.2023
Project Manager
Volvo India Private Limited
05.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Program Manager
Ather Energy India Private Limited
04.2021 - 01.2021
Project Manager
Volvo India Private Limited
04.2019 - 01.2021
Project Management Support
Adecco private limited - deputed at Volvo Group India Private Limited
01.2012 - 03.2019
PMP Certified, PMI, 08/01/14, 08/31/23
Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile
BVB CET , VIT
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