ARCHANA LAMB (BADE)
Pune
Summary
Successful and results-driven Program manger with extensive experience in project planning, development, execution and maintenance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery milestones, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve project goals. Proven expertise in automotive program management, software development, and testing. Recognized for leadership, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Body & ADAS PM Head
Hella India Automotive
Pune
08.2024 - Current
- Leading Body and ADAS PM segment, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives, overseeing body product lines such as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), Body Control Module (BCM), Immobilizer, and Reverse Park Assist.
- Managing acquisition projects and maintaining existing projects from concept to production, optimizing cost, quality, and delivery.
- Spearheading new business opportunities, including RFQ submissions and customer negotiations.
- Driving cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Leading risk assessments, budget planning, and ensuring adherence to project milestones.
- Strengthening customer relationships by ensuring timely project execution and addressing critical challenges proactively.
- Improved project outcomes by implementing effective communication strategies with team members.
SW Project Manager
Hella Electronics
Maichingen, Germany (Remote)
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed the entire software development lifecycle for the Memory Seat Module project, collaborating
- Led cross-functional teams from multiple geographical locations (Romania, Mexico, and India) to deliver high-quality software solutions, ensuring compliance with automotive standards.
- Responsibilities included defining and managing time plans, software requirement development, architecture design, implementation, testing, validation, and final integration into vehicle systems.
- Defined and tracked project milestones link with SW releases, ensuring alignment with overall software development timelines.
- Managed risk assessments and mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project execution.
- Ensured smooth integration and validation of software components within vehicle systems, collaborating with testing and quality assurance teams.
Advance Project Man
Hella Electronics
Pune
01.2016 - 05.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Leading software development activities for global project (Fail safe Steering ECU, coordinating stakeholder interactions, and ensuring project objectives are met.
- Managing planning and tracking from acquisition to SOP+6 months.
- Ensuring alignment with program milestones (QCT) and overall project deliverables.
Test Manager
Hella Electronics
Pune
01.2009 - 12.2015
- Reviewed bug reports and error logs, translating data into digestible reports for senior leadership personnel.
- Collaborated with development teams to establish clear test objectives, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Defined testing and acceptance strategies and determined quality assurance benchmarks.
- Started as a tester and progressed to Test Manager and safety responsible for Body Control Modules (BCM).
- Developed test plans and executed safety-critical feature testing (exterior lighting, wiper system, relay system).
- Led test automation and creation strategies, earning customer and internal recognition.
Education
Master of Electronic And Telecommunication - Electronic And Telecommunication
Government Collage of Engineering
Aurangabad08-2008
Skills
- Project Execution
- Collaborative Team Management
- Budget management
- Timeline development
- Issue resolution
- Change management
- Task prioritization
- Project coordination
- Strategic planning
- Decision making
- Cost control
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Program & Project Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Software Development & Testing
- Budget Planning & Cost Optimization
- Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
- Automotive Product Development
- Quality & Compliance (APQP, IATF, OEM Audits)
- Tools: DOORS, PTC Integrity, AUTOSAR, VECTOR, PLM Windchill, MS Project
KEY PROJECTS
- German OEM Gen 1 & 2 BCM: Led QM and safety testing, recognized for excellence in execution.
- Indian Tier I for steering system: Successfully Acquisition and execution of project.
- Indian OEM LIN Base Immobilizer: Successfully achieved cost and timeline targets, managed development to SOP.
- German OEM steering ECU : Budget planning, tracking, SW requirements, architecture, and model testing support.
- Asian Tier I : Demo car software development and testing for steering systems.
- EPS & BCM Acquisition: Supported global and local project for different EPS project (JTEKT, NSK, Nexteer), OEM acquisitions for TATA, PSA, and Ford.
- US customer Memory seat module : SW Development life cycle, SW costing, planning, time line, cross team alignment
Timeline
Body & ADAS PM Head
Hella India Automotive
08.2024 - Current
SW Project Manager
Hella Electronics
06.2022 - 07.2024
Advance Project Man
Hella Electronics
01.2016 - 05.2022
Test Manager
Hella Electronics
01.2009 - 12.2015
Master of Electronic And Telecommunication - Electronic And Telecommunication
Government Collage of Engineering