Nishant Gaur — Product Manager

I am Nishant Gaur, a strategic product and technology leader with 10+ years of experience driving innovation in automotive and smart mobility. An alumnus of IIM Lucknow and IIT Delhi, I currently serve as Head of Product Development for Charging Solutions, leading cross-functional teams and managing strategic partnerships with global OEMs. For over half a decade, I have been part of Uno Minda’s Innovation Strategy and Product Planning team, delivering first-to-group solutions from CREAT and shaping next-generation mobility through advanced technologies such as EV powertrains, wireless charging, telematics, ADAS, ARAS, advanced clusters, AVAS, and connected vehicle systems. Industry Impact & Global Exposure: Represented Uno Minda at ARAI Shows, ISAL – International Symposium on Automotive Lighting, and global forums like DVN, fostering collaboration between engineers, safety experts, and regulatory bodies. Active participant in international plug-fests and technology showcases, driving interoperability and innovation standards. Delivered award-winning solutions showcased at national and international platforms, influencing industry trends and regulatory frameworks. Core Strengths: Strategy Consulting & Product Lifecycle Management Digital Transformation & Market Entry OEM Program Leadership & Global Stakeholder Engagement Innovation Leadership in Automotive Electronics & Smart Mobility Vision: To leverage cross-domain expertise in consulting and strategic leadership roles, enabling sustainable, connected ecosystems and shaping the future of intelligent mobility. Let’s connect to explore opportunities in strategy consulting, transformation, and growth leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in automotive technology and smart mobility innovations.

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Experience: 13 yrs 2 mos

Skills

Product Management
Market Analysis
Product Development
Project Management

Career Highlights

10+ years in automotive innovation and smart mobility.
Led award-winning product lines in telematics and wireless charging.
Expert in cross-functional team leadership and strategic partnerships.

Work Experience

CREAT UNO MINDA

PMTS (3 yrs)

Senior Lead Product Planning (2 yrs 4 mos)

Program Manager (3 yrs 8 mos)

MINDA I CONNECT PRIVATE LIMITED

Embedded Hardware Engineer (5 mos)

Amity University

Project Coordinator (9 mos)

Computer Society of India

Member (1 yr 10 mos)

International Society on the Fusion of Science and Technologies

Scientific Researcher (1 yr 10 mos)

IEEE

Member(IEEE Xplore) (1 yr 10 mos)

Vijaya Lakshmi Electronics

Research And Development Engineer (4 yrs)

GET (6 mos)

Education

Advance Programme in Strategies at Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

"Design Thinking and Innovation" at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Iso 31000 Risk manager. at BSI Training Academy

Master of Technology (MTech) at Amity University

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) at Bhagwan Parshu Ram College of Engg.

12th(Matriculate ) at New Green Field School - India

Nishant Gaur

Product Manager

Gurgaon, Haryana, India13 yrs 2 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

10+ years in automotive innovation and smart mobility.
Led award-winning product lines in telematics and wireless charging.
Expert in cross-functional team leadership and strategic partnerships.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in automotive technology and smart mobility innovations.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementMarket AnalysisProduct DevelopmentProject Management

Other Skills

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Experience

13 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

8 yrs 8 mos

Current Experience

Creat uno minda

3 roles

PMTS

Promoted

Apr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs

Responsibilities:
Collaborate with product management, engineering, and R&D teams to develop comprehensive product plans and strategies for automotive new technology products.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
Define product requirements, features, and functionalities based on market insights and customer feedback.
Develop pricing strategies, product positioning, and go-to-market plans.
Create and present business cases, product roadmaps, and launch plans to senior management and key stakeholders.
Collaborate with the tech sales team to drive sales and support customer engagements.
Provide product training and sales support materials to the sales team to enhance their product knowledge and enable effective sales pitches.
Track and analyze sales performance, market share, and customer feedback to drive continuous product improvements.
Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities.
Build strong relationships with customers, industry influencers, and partners to promote product adoption and business growth.
Skills & Qualification
Proven experience in product planning, product management, or business strategy in the automotive industry, particularly in the new technology space.
Strong understanding of automotive industry dynamics, trends, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven track record of driving sales growth and achieving business targets.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Market AnalysisProduct RoadmappingCross-team CollaborationSolution SellingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Sales Strategy+3

Senior Lead Product Planning

Feb 2021 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Program Manager

Aug 2017 – Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Position: Lead Technologist
Company: Uno Minda Group
Led the Automotive Telematics, SAB Smart Phone as Brain, and Wireless Charger product lines, receiving the prestigious Best Business Impact Award for these innovations.
Instrumental in converting RFQs/RFIs into successful business ventures, contributing to a cumulative worth of $26 billion.
Consistently exceeded performance expectations by demonstrating expertise in Technology Benchmarking, Incubating Technology Platforms, and leading RFO/RFI discussions with customers.
Spearheaded Requirement Analysis and Project Management, ensuring excellence in Scope, Time, Budget, and Quality Management.
Successfully managed Customer Interface for Technical Development, actively supporting Customer Reviews and Approvals.
Managed Cross-Functional Teams (CFT) and made valuable contributions to Gate Reviews, DFM, DFMEA, PFMEA, and EOL setup.
Represented Uno Minda at the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), amassing substantial knowledge of Qi Specification for Wireless Charging.
Played a pivotal role in shaping the Product Roadmap and finalizing Incubation Projects.
Actively participated in Technology Shows at various OEMs, showcasing our Technology Platform and Future Roadmap.
Represented the organization at the BEST (Business Excellence Through Simple Techniques) Convention and received the award for the Most Innovative Product.

Minda i connect private limited

Embedded Hardware Engineer

Aug 2017 – Jan 2018 · 5 mos · Gurgaon, India

Managing projects through all stages of product development from initial conception to product release
Coordinating a project team made up of members of Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Marketing and Regulatory groups.
Designing devices from the component level ensuring all project outputs were met.

Amity university

Project Coordinator

Sep 2016 – Jun 2017 · 9 mos · Noida Area, India

Volunteering "International Conference on Cloud Computing, Data Science & Engineering IEEE 2017"

Computer society of india

Member

Aug 2015 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos · India

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International society on the fusion of science and technologies

Scientific Researcher

Aug 2015 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos · India

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Member(IEEE Xplore)

Aug 2015 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos · Noida Area, India

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