• Project Manager with 16+ years of experience in the Automotive Infotainment industry, successfully leading multiple global projects across the entire project lifecycle.• Expertise in Project Management Life Cycle, including project planning, scheduling, design, execution, resource management, progress monitoring, and timely delivery of high-quality solutions.• Proven ability to build and lead high-performance global teams from the ground up, fostering collaboration and excellence in diverse working environments.• Germany and India Experience: Successfully led and managed teams in Germany and India, demonstrating cross-cultural leadership and the ability to navigate diverse work environments. Expertise in managing offshore and onshore teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.• Leadership in managing and controlling cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time delivery of key project milestones and deliverables to global customers.• Comprehensive End-to-End Product Development ownership, from requirement gathering to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and post-SOP phases, specializing in infotainment systems.• Sales Support for RFQ Responses: Assisting in technical and strategic inputs for Request for Quotation (RFQ) responses, ensuring alignment with client needs and organizational capabilities• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) by the Project Management Institute (PMI), ensuring adherence to global project management standards.• Experienced in both Waterfall and Hybrid project management methodologies, with strong proficiency in Agile frameworks.• Extensive background in Test Management, including leadership, mentoring, coaching, and overseeing teams to meet project quality standards.• Skilled in creating test concepts, test plans, and test strategies to ensure thorough testing and validation.• Led projects for global OEMs such as Volkswagen, General Motors, Skoda, Ford, Renault, TATA, and Maruti Suzuki, delivering cutting-edge infotainment solutions.• Hands-on experience working on-site with OEMs, adapting to various cultures and operational environments.• Proficient in requirement analysis, test case preparation, test reporting, and bug tracking, ensuring alignment with system specifications and customer expectations.• 10+ years of expertise in testing automotive infotainment systems, with a focus on modules like Navigation, Phone, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition, Tuner (DAB, XM, AM/FM), Smartphone Integration (CarPlay, Android Auto, MirrorLink), OnStar, Connected Car Services, Rearview Camera (RVC), and more.