Ruchir A.

About Ruchir A.

With over two decades of experience in Global delivery, Pre-sales, and Global stakeholder engagement, I am a seasoned professional recognized for providing strategic and transformative solutions across diverse industries and regions.I bring deep expertise and a strong understanding of business challenges and opportunities. My career highlights include leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and present solutions, develop proposals, conduct discovery sessions, and drive successful deal closures.I have managed and delivered multiple high-impact projects for leading organizations as Volkswagen Group, Rivian, Jaguar Land Rover, Honda, Hyundai, KIA, Fiat/Jeep, and Tata Motors, consistently achieving excellence in execution. My contributions have been recognized through multiple awards for innovation, consulting, and process improvement.Beyond work, I enjoy riding my Harley, reading, and playing sports including golf, which keep me energized and balanced.KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Strategic Leadership: Proven expertise in aligning operations strategy with organizational vision; successfully led multicultural offshore and onshore teams exceeding 250 members. Client-Centric Solutions: Skilled in designing and delivering solutions that address client needs, driving long-term retention and satisfaction. NPS/ EXI Rating of 9.5+ Global Collaboration: Strong track record of partnering with CXOs and global stakeholders to define business requirements and architect effective solutions. Operational Excellence: Proficient in planning, meeting deadlines, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and SLAs. Enterprise Solution Expertise: Extensive experience in analyzing business needs, evaluating requirements, designing solutions, and troubleshooting complex enterprise systems. Technology & Transformation: Directed technology planning, strategy development, business transformation, and end-to-end solution delivery. Performance in Dynamic Environments: Consistently achieved organizational objectives in fast-paced settings through exceptional communication, people management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Innovation & AI Leadership: Spearheaded innovation initiatives and AI solution delivery, defining and launching strategic offerings.

Experience

1. Product Head

   Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions [India]

   Jul 2024 — Present · IN

   Leadership, direction, strategy, and vision in technology and product development to drive growth and business agility Spearheaded the full-cycle development of a real-time AI observability model Leading and Pitching Products at both global and regional levels Creating and Fostering a Healthy Environment that facilitates high performance among team members and achievement of organizational goals Revitalized Product, leading it to a successful launch Cultivating a Culture of Innovation and Product Excellence with end-to-end delivery ownership and technical expertise Comprehensive Product Development Approach: Discovery and planning, product design, development, quality assurance and testing, launch and deployment, post-launch analysis and iteration, ongoing growth and expansion Design, Development and Deployment of New Products to Add Value to the Group companies Established Long-term Product Roadmaps incorporating best practices from successful automotive products

Education

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Master of Science (M.S.), Consultancy Management

  2013 — 2015

• Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

  Product Management and Digital Transformation

• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University

  B.E., Information Technology

  1999 — 2003

• Institute of Management Studies

  PGDBM, Marketing & IT

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Sap Business Bydesign
• Management
• Sap Mm
• Mis
• Business Process
• Sap Sd
• Automotive
• Siebel
• Erp
• Sdlc
• Sap R/3
• Telecommunications
• Requirements Analysis
• Sap Implementation
• Sap Erp
• Project Planning
• Abap
• Global Delivery
• Order to Cash