Pardeep Yadav

Program Manager

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India16 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

17+ years in automotive and EV product programs
Managed ₹650 Cr+ EV and motorcycle program portfolio
Delivered 7.5% BOM cost reduction through VAVE initiatives

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Program Manager in the Automotive and EV sectors, specializing in product development and program governance.

Contact

pardeepy1@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Program ManagementPmo Governance

Other Skills

Product DevelopmentAdvanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)Project Portfolio ManagementVAVEProduction Part Approval Process (PPAP)Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA)DFADesign for ManufacturingChange ManagementManufacturing Process ImprovementRisk ManagementCross-functional Team Leadershipstake holder managementSupplier DevelopmentNegotiation

About

Senior Program & Portfolio Leader with 17+ years of experience driving automotive and EV product programs from concept to production using hybrid (Agile + Waterfall) delivery models. I specialize in leading large cross-functional programs, PMO governance frameworks, and cost optimization initiatives that align engineering execution with business strategy. Key highlights: • Managed ₹650 Cr+ EV and premium motorcycle program portfolio • Delivered 7.5% BOM cost reduction through structured VAVE initiatives • Led global stakeholder collaboration across India, Japan, and Europe • Directed end-to-end program execution including APQP, PPAP, DFMEA and manufacturing readiness My expertise spans EV product development, portfolio governance, manufacturing readiness, supplier collaboration, and structured program delivery in complex automotive environments. Currently leading EV program portfolio initiatives focused on product readiness, cost optimization, and scalable program governance. Open to strategic leadership opportunities in EV, mobility, and automotive program management.

Experience

Matter motor works pvt ltd

Sr Program Manager

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Ahmedabad · On-site

Standardized stage-gate process aligned with ISO and IATF compliance requirements
Led manufacturing readiness, ramp-up planning, and structured handover to Supply Chain for production
Mentored program team and strengthened PMO delivery capability
Aligned program timelines with capacity planning and facility readiness milestones
Governed Engineering Change implementation across programs impacting BOM, Inventory, tooling, and suppliers

Program ManagementProduct DevelopmentAdvanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)Project Portfolio ManagementPMO GovernanceVAVE+12

Yamaha motor india pvt. ltd.

Program manager

Dec 2021 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Chennai · On-site

Managed ₹650 Cr multi-program EV portfolio, aligning product roadmap, engineering milestones, supplier readiness, and manufacturing timelines across global teams
Led EV vehicle platform programs from concept development to SOP, coordinating R&D, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams while ensuring scope, cost, and delivery targets.
Drove cost optimization through teardown benchmarking and 200+ VAVE actions
Partnered with sourcing and suppliers to achieve cost and readiness targets
Coordinated global stakeholder alignment across India, Japan, and Italy
Applied risk management and DFMEA validation to ensure product safety compliance
Led launch readiness covering pilot builds, PPAP closure, manufacturing validation, and production stabilization
Delivered milestone governance, portfolio reporting, and executive reviews
Coordinated cross-functional change control boards for engineering changes and cost impact

Program ManagementProject Management

Hero motocorp

Deputy Manager

Jan 2016 – Nov 2021 · 5 yrs 10 mos · On-site

Managed end-to-end design lifecycle for drivetrain components supporting new product programs
Coordinated cross-functional teams across Design, CAE, Quality, and Manufacturing
Tracked project milestones, timelines, and engineering deliverables
Led design reviews to ensure technical feasibility and manufacturing readiness
Executed cost reduction initiatives through VAVE achieving per-vehicle savings
Developed component specifications and supported failure analysis and design improvements
Ensured compliance with quality and regulatory standards
Supported supplier readiness and production validation activities

part desiging and developmnetProgram ManagementProject Management

Sonalika international tractors limited

Assistant Manager

Oct 2014 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos · Hoshiarpur · On-site

Owned the implementation and enhancement of critical design documentation including DFMEA, DFM, and DFA, ensuring design robustness and manufacturability.
Led tolerance stack-up analysis and recommended feasible design solutions aligned with manufacturing capabilities and quality requirements.
Owned investigation of part failures analysis performed by root cause analysis, and implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
Managed prototype build and assembly activities for tractors and agricultural equipment, ensuring design validation and issue resolution.
Drove closure of design gaps during the prototype phase, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely engineering solutions and successful prototype validation.

part desiging and developmnet

Musashi auto parts india pvt ltd

New Product Introduction Engineer

Mar 2011 – Oct 2014 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Bawal · On-site

Making PFMEA, Control Plan, layout reports and Incoming Inspection STDs.
Analyzing failure of components and initiating corrective action for the same
Conducting the PPAP documents & approvals for suppliers
Procuring new instruments & gauges as per process requirement
Leading and coordinating quality audit and management reviews for incoming quality
Establishing and maintaining supplier quality concern tracking system to have effective follow up and
closures
Implementing Kaizen activities &ECN monitoring and implementation

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)Product Development

Krishna maruti group

Supplier Quality Engineer

Aug 2009 – Mar 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurugram · Hybrid

Implementing Kaizen activities &ECN monitoring and implementation
Ensuring Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) for new development related activities for ORVM and IRVM,
Supplier development by doing system & process audits
Doing M/C & Instruments CP & CPK & MSA Studies
Inprocess Quality inspection and improvement with lab handling activities

Quality AssuranceSupplier AuditsQuality Management