Suresh Devaraju
Software Project Manager Chef De Projet @Valeo
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WORK HISTORY
Software Project Manager Chef De Projet @Valeo
Directed end-to-end software development programs, aligning customer expectations with system and software roadmaps to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery. Owned project governance, including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management, ensuring delivery within cost, scope, and timeline commitments. Led cross-functional teams across engineering, testing, quality, and system functions, driving alignment and accountability at all project milestones. Governed change management and release strategy through structured CCB processes, safeguarding scope control and product maturity. Oversaw technical reviews and key deliverables (requirements, architecture, V&V strategy), ensuring compliance with organizational standards and industry best practices. Drove operational excellence through KPI-based performance monitoring, risk anticipation, and proactive recovery planning. Ensured release readiness and product quality through strong collaboration with Technical and Test leadership, delivering validated and compliant software solutions. Fostered a high-performance culture through coaching, structured governance rituals, and continuous improvement initiatives.
EDUCATION
Mannheim Business School
Executive MBA
ESSEC Executive Education
Executive MBA
Anna University Chennai
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
ABOUT SURESH DEVARAJU
French – Professional Working Proficiency English – Full Professional Working Proficiency Tamil – Native / Full Professional ProficiencyEngineering leader with 18+ years of experience delivering complex, safety-critical programs across India and France, operating in highly regulated, multicultural environments. My career spans global engineering ecosystems, where I have led cross-functional teams, managed large vendor networks, and ensured predictable execution across Quality, Cost, and Delivery.Having evolved from embedded software engineer to Software Project Manager in international organizations such as Valeo and Groupe Renault, I bring both deep technical grounding and structured program governance expertise.For me, performance, safety, and people-centric leadership are not trade-offs — they are the foundation of long-term transformation: End-to-End Program & Global Leadership Governance in Safety-Critical & Regulated Environments International Stakeholder & Vendor Management Quality, Cost & Delivery (QCD) Ownership Risk Management & KPI-Based Steering Cross-Functional & Multicultural Team Leadership Change Management & Structured Release Governance Scaling Engineering Organizations (100+ engineers): 3-year expatriate assignment in France. 11-year International experience in France Leadership across India–Egypt–Europe engineering ecosystem Global vendor management & distributed team coordination Executive communication with international stakeholders Multicultural team building and performance alignment : Align strategic ambition with operational execution Structure governance for predictable outcomes Anticipate risks before escalation Build accountable, high-performance teams Bridge engineering rigor with business acumen: Currently pursuing a dual Executive MBA at ESSEC Business School and Mannheim Business School : Enterprise-Wide Transformation & Long-Term Value Acceleration. Scaling Organizations Through Strategy, Innovation & Operational Excellence : Actively exploring leadership opportunities in Automotive, Renewable Energy & Railway sectors.Let’s connect.@.
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