Vikas Singh Sawan

About Vikas Singh Sawan

I am a results-driven Project Manager and Engineering Professional specializing in Electric Vehicles, Battery Systems, and CAE-driven product development.With strong experience across engineering, program management, and techno-commercial functions, I bridge the gap between technical execution and business outcomes.I have successfully led end-to-end product development cycles, working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and scalable solutions. Core Expertise:•Project & Program Management•EV & Battery Systems Development•CAE Simulations •DFMEA, Validation & Risk Management•Vendor Development & Cost Optimization (VAVE)•Stakeholder & Cross-functional Leadership•Technical Marketing & Customer Engagement•Service & Workshop Operations (EV domain)•Strong ownership mindset with delivery-focused execution•Ability to manage complex engineering programs•Proven success in cost reduction and performance improvement•Excellent communication across technical and business stakeholders

Experience

1. Manager, Vehicle Engineering

   Ola Electric

   Jul 2021 — Present

   CAE SPOC for EV Development Programs• Leading end-to-end EV product development programs• Working closely with Chief Vehicle Engineer, Vehicle Integration, Aggregate Design Holders, Design Studio, Testing & Performance teams• Managing cross-functional teams across engineering and operations• Driving DFMEA, validation, and risk mitigation strategies• Delivering cost optimization through VAVE initiatives• Managing vendors and supporting procurement decisions• Enabling CAE-based design improvements• Supporting management teams and customer discussions

Education

• Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing

• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur

  B.E, Mechanical Engineering