Pradeep Manogaran-Product Manager
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Experience
Product Manager
Volvo Group AB
- Managed the end-to-end product lifecycle for Complete Powertrain Products, Eimsbütteler Chaussee, Hamburg, from the Concept Study Gate to market launch.
- Provided key insights during feasibility studies that influenced a client to accelerate their platform change, moving a 2030 project to the present. This led to 15% increase in product offerings, a 40% boost in sales, and generating over €25 million in profits.
- Defined and governed feature requirements, translating business and regulatory needs into system-level deliverables across combustion, EATS, E&E, software, and vehicle integration teams.
- Served as contractual and technical gatekeeper in alliance projects, ensuring controlled information flow, protecting sensitive IP, and formalising SOW.
- Approved deviations and managed QDCF trade-offs to maintain delivery targets without compromising compliance or quality.
Project Manager - Embedded Solutions
Volvo Group AB for Akkodis SE
- Led the end-to-end development and integration of embedded solutions for Volvo Trucks' 13L and 11L product lines, consistently meeting project timelines and quality standards.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, achieving a 20% reduction in development time and a 15% increase in system reliability.
- Managed all core responsibilities, including backlog management, applicative software and DST deliveries, boot loader, and end-of-line SW.
- Oversaw the implementation of Cybersecurity and Functional Safety features.
- Chaired release board reviews to ensure the timely freeze and industrialization of DCNs.
- Led the planning and delivery of critical EMS software and datasets.
- Managed work packages and software releases, ensuring comprehensive testing, analysis, and automation for all deliverables.
Project Leader
RENAULT SAS for FEV France S.A
- In charge of serial life delivery for M9 and R9 engine platforms across EMEA and LATAM, with accountability for planning, prioritization, backlog governance, and adherence to cost, quality, and delivery targets.
- Led cross-functional crisis and task-force initiatives as escalation authority, coordinating production, R&D, and supplier stakeholders to resolve critical issues and stabilize series production.
- Acted as the operational interface between manufacturing and engineering, governing QDCF trade-offs, defining corrective action plans, and ensuring customer and regulatory requirements were met within business constraints.
Calibration Leader
RENAULT SAS for FEV France S.A
- Responsible for managing all calibration activities and deliverables.
- Managed data analysis, software/dataset release, and calibration process improvements to mitigate delays and risks.
Emerging Development Engineer Intern
Continental Automotive
Solutions Engineer Intern
Motores Termicos
Design Engineer
Hi-Tek Machines
- Designed and analyzed specialized drilling machines and components, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Co-managed end-to-end design processes, incorporating innovative solutions to enhance product functionality and durability.
- Improved equipment lifespan and reduced costs by identifying and implementing strategic component replacements and design improvements.
Industrial Engineer
ICF Indian Railways
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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Operations, Research and Development, Sales, and Production.
Summary
Results-driven Product Manager with 8+ years of experience leading international, cross-functional teams across complex engineering programmes. Proven ability to develop project scope, KPIs, schedules, and budgets while driving continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable gains in efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Adept at working autonomously within global matrix organisations, facilitating steering committees, and coaching teams to elevate performance.
Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Customer Focus
- Jira
- Agile / Scrum Methodology
- Project Management
- Product/Solution Management
- Business Analysis
- Google Workplace
- Risk/Change Management
- Data Analysis
- Great Team Player
- Proactiveness
Languages
Education
Ecole Polytechnique de l'Université d'Orléans, Institut Supérieur de l'Automobile et des Transports (ISAT)
Master of Science in Automotive Engineering for Sustainable Mobility · Automotive Engineering for Sustainable Mobility · Nevers, France
Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Chennai, India
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Pradeep is based in Hamburg, Germany.
Pradeep speaks the following languages: Tamil (Native), Telugu (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), German (Elementary).
Pradeep has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Pradeep has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Pradeep may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Pradeep would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Manager, Project Manager - Embedded Solutions, Project Leader.
Pradeep's most recent position is Product Manager at Volvo Group AB.
In recent years, Pradeep has worked for Volvo Group AB and Volvo Group AB for Akkodis SE.
Pradeep is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Pradeep is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Operations. Pradeep also has some experience in Research and Development, Sales, and Production.
Pradeep has recently worked in industries like Automotive.
Pradeep has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Project Management.
Pradeep holds a Master in Automotive Engineering for Sustainable Mobility from Ecole Polytechnique de l'Université d'Orléans, Institut Supérieur de l'Automobile et des Transports (ISAT) and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University.
Pradeep has 1 certificate: PMI PMP Certification.
The availability of Pradeep needs to be confirmed.
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