Vijendra K — Product Manager
As the global automotive landscape undergoes its most significant shift in a century, my focus is on the institutional stewardship of the systems that will define the 2030 electrification mandate. With over 15 years of industry tenure, I lead at the intersection of enterprise strategy and technical complexity adoption of the global platforms that bridge today’s operational realities with tomorrow’s thermal management requirements. Currently, I am architecting the industry's future of engine cooling module Product and Global Platform Leader, I oversee a €120M portfolio, ensuring that innovation is not just technically superior, but structurally sustainable. My approach is rooted in governance and systemic transformation: transitioning complex business units from traditional engine cooling to integrated, high-voltage thermal architectures. My Strategic Focus- 1. Platform Maturity 2. P&L Stewardship 3. Global Leadership The Institutional Impact - I believe that the future of mobility is integrated, not siloed. Whether it is optimizing battery health during ultra-fast charging or streamlining thermal complexity in the powertrain, I am committed to building the platforms that make sustainable transport a reality. Enterprise Growth: I don't just manage projects; I build the "invisible architecture" that scales revenue. By implementing modularity and standardization, I’ve steered business units to improve profit margins revenue growth. Global Stewardship: I lead cross-functional, multi-regional teams of over 20+ specialists, fostering a culture of high-performance governance where technical excellence meets fiscal discipline. Future-Proofing Infrastructure: My work extends into the emerging AI Thermal Wall, applying automotive-grade thermal precision to the high-growth sector of data center liquid cooling.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in automotive thermal management and product strategy, driving innovation and profitability.
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Experience: 13 yrs
Skills
- P&l Stewardship
- Strategic Enterprise Growth
- Profitability Integrity
- Fiscal Governance
- P&l Integrity
- Capital Stewardship
- Institutional Velocity
- Operational Stewardship
- Manufacturing Excellence
Career Highlights
- Led €120M portfolio with 100% On-Time Delivery.
- Achieved 30% revenue growth through strategic contracts.
- Pioneered modular architectures, enhancing profit margins.
Work Experience
Valeo
Advance development Manager (2 yrs)
Product Technical Leader (4 yrs 1 mo)
Senior Product Manager (9 yrs)
Visteon Corporation
Senior Project Engineer (4 yrs)
Education
Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Executive MBA at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade