Purushotham Gangavarapu

Technical Program Manager @ General Motors

About

I’m a Technical Program Manager passionate about turning complex engineering programs into structured, data-driven execution plans that deliver real results.With 5+ years of experience across automotive, EV supply chain, and industrial manufacturing, I specialize in aligning engineering, sourcing, and operations teams to meet aggressive milestones without losing visibility or control. Currently supporting EV subsystems at General Motors, I drive supply chain readiness across 3 units and 5 EV subsystems partnering with 6+ cross-functional teams to improve execution alignment and risk transparency.My work sits at the intersection of program management, manufacturing systems, and analytics.• Coordinated engineering changes across 20+ components, ensuring smooth design-to-production alignment• Supported 12+ supplier audits, accelerating compliance validation and corrective actions• Analyzed ERP readiness data across 50+ SKUs, identifying shortages early and preventing build delays• Built Power BI dashboards integrating JIRA and ERP data to strengthen leadership-level risk and resource planningBefore moving into automotive EV programs, I managed large-scale mechanical installations and commissioning projects with Adani Group and Jindal Group, overseeing 6 major system packages, supervising 18+ technicians, and resolving on-site technical issues that prevented multiple critical schedule delays.What differentiates me is my ability to connect strategy to execution. I’m comfortable discussing roadmap priorities with stakeholders, refining Agile backlogs with engineering teams, reviewing ERP readiness data, or walking a production floor to solve operational bottlenecks. I combine structured program governance (Agile, Waterfall, SAP, JIRA, MS Project) with analytical decision-making (Power BI, SQL, ERP systems) to reduce risk and improve delivery predictability.I believe great program leadership is not about tracking tasks it’s about enabling clarity, accountability, and momentum across teams.Long term, I aim to lead large-scale technical programs that shape the future of EV manufacturing and intelligent supply chains, where engineering precision meets data intelligence.If you’re building high-impact engineering or operations teams and value structured execution with measurable results, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

Country

United States

City

Denton

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

IT Consulting, Project Delivery, Business Requirements, Business Presentation, Information Management, Presentation Skills, Presentations, Executive Reports, Technology Solutions, Written Communication, Strategy, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Technical Support, Service Center, Engineering, Maintenance and Repair, Communication, Computer Literacy, Attention to Detail

Experience

Technical Program Manager

General Motors

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

United States

Directed supply chain readiness across 3 units, aligning engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing for 5 EV subsystems. ● Facilitated Agile sprint planning, backlog refinement, and milestone reviews across 6 engineering and supply chain teams, improving execution alignment and visibility ● Enabled supplier readiness and compliance validation by supporting 12 component audits and coordinating corrective actions across quality, sourcing, and engineering stakeholders ● Developed Power BI dashboards integrating JIRA, ERP, and tracker data to support leadership risk and resource planning. ● Coordinated engineering changes across 20+ components, aligning design releases, suppliers, and production. ● Established Confluence documentation and trackers, streamlining onboarding and standardizing execution for 6 members. ● Analyzed ERP supply readiness data covering 50+ SKUs, identifying shortages early and enabling sourcing teams to implement mitigation actions before build milestones

Mechanical Project Engineer

Jindal Group

2020-12 - 2023-7 · 2 yrs 8 mos

India

Executed installation, fabrication, and commissioning support for 6 major mechanical system packages, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and project schedules ● Prepared procurement documentation for 45+ components, enabling accurate material acquisition and construction planning. ● Reviewed GA drawings, isometric drawings, and P&IDs across 3 project phases, resolving technical discrepancies and ensuring installation accuracy ● Monitored contractor progress using inspection reports, daily execution logs, and milestone trackers, maintaining schedule adherence during critical installation activities ● Performed QA/QC inspections verifying dimensions, hydrotesting, and installation readiness for commissioning. ● Resolved on-site technical issues by coordinating with vendors, contractors, and engineering teams, preventing 8 potential delays impacting execution timelines ● Verified commissioning readiness of 2 industrial systems by confirming installation completeness, documentation accuracy,

Mechanical Engineer

Adani Group

2018-5 - 2020-11 · 2 yrs 7 mos

India

Supported mechanical installation and commissioning across 3 units, ensuring operational and project alignment. ● Supervised daily execution activities involving 18 technicians and contractors, maintaining operational continuity and adherence to engineering standards ● Generated maintenance procedures, inspection checklists, and defect tracking documentation, improving reliability monitoring and maintenance planning effectiveness ● Inspected rotating and static equipment to assess condition, supporting preventive maintenance and reliability improvements. ● Investigated recurring equipment failures using root cause analysis to enable corrective actions across plant systems. ● Tracked procurement and delivery status for 40+ mechanical components, ensuring availability aligned with installation and commissioning schedules ● Maintained equipment records and readiness documentation supporting plant reliability, compliance, and operations.