Mudit Jain
I'm a PGDM - General Management student at XLRI Jamshedpur with around 5 years of experience in Program Management and New Product Development in the global automotive industry. I began my career at Bajaj Auto, where I managed end-to-end development of ICE projects as the R&D Project Manager, culminating in managing the World's First CNG Motorcycle. I then moved to Hero MotoCorp as a Program Manager for Strategic Projects, where I spearheaded the first-in-class scooter projects and led Hero's entry into the Middle East market, delivering strong revenue growth at significant EBITDA margins. Across both roles, I've driven cross-functional teams, built data-driven decision frameworks, and delivered first-in-class products under aggressive timelines. I believe that strong program management lies at the intersection of strategic thinking, stakeholder alignment, and the relentless drive to turn ambitious ideas into market-ready products.
Work experience
56 months in total
- Bajaj Auto Ltd.38 months
- Hero MotoCorp Ltd.18 months
Career highlights
Program Manager, Hero MotoCorp Ltd.
- Spearheaded end-to-end development of Hero’s first-in-class 110cc commuter scooter, driving market insights and complete product lifecycle management.
- Led the Hero’s entry into Middle East scooter market with chassis localization scope; unlocking ~$1.6M in yearly revenue and achieving 2x profitability margins.
- Expanded responsibilities to oversee the domestic and global programs’ portfolio, designing a centralized real-time Power BI dashboard to monitor QCT performance and gate adherence for 40+ programs.
Assistant Manager, R&D Bajaj Auto Ltd.
- Project manager for Bajaj Freedom NG04, driving a key initiative enabling ~275 metric tons of CO2 reduction at a projected 25k monthly sales unit estimation.
- Product cost optimization through benchmark teardown analysis - achieving a target cost reduction of INR 1,200 / vehicle, formulating future progressions for the brand.
- Led multiple project review meetings with senior leadership for risk assessments, implemented mitigation actions resulting in cumulative six-months of timeline reduction.
Graduate Trainee Engineer, Bajaj Auto Ltd.
- Designed and developed a Supply Chain 4.0 live-dashboard automation solution using advanced Excel VBA programming, standardizing MRP computations and improving planning accuracy across production operations.
- Led supply chain coordination with 15+ vendors (cluster & outstation) for sourcing of 430+ engine assy components.
Achievements
- Going Extra Mile “GEM” award for exemplified dedication in the project management role at Bajaj Auto.
- Scored 100th percentile in GMAT Quant reflecting a strong foundation in quantitative and analytical reasoning.
Certifications
- Digital Transformation - BCG & University of Virginia
- PMI Agile certified practitioner (PMI-ACP) - Technical Institute of America
- Product Safety and Conformity Representative - VDA QMC
- Cost Engineering - IMTMA training
- New Product Development - IIM Bangalore
- Thapar Fitness League BHIMS warrior - Thapar University
