Hari Bajpai
About Hari Bajpai
Hari Bajpai is a Senior Technical Program Manager at ACV Auctions, where he oversees multiple teams and manages program goals related to IT, analytics, and machine learning. He has extensive experience in project management across various organizations, including FordDirect and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Current Role at ACV Auctions
Hari Bajpai serves as a Senior Technical Program Manager at ACV Auctions since 2021. In this role, he oversees multiple teams across various workstreams, including IT, business, analytics, and machine learning. His responsibilities include monitoring program progress to ensure goals are met in areas such as customer satisfaction, quality, and team member performance. He is actively involved in the creation of ACV Auctions' data platform, utilizing machine learning to derive insights. Additionally, he manages the expansion of the product portfolio to include a suite of dealer and affiliate products aimed at accessing new vehicle supply sources.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current position, Hari Bajpai held several project management roles. He worked at Blue Care Network as a Senior Project Manager in 2016 for eight months. He also served as a Senior Project Manager at DST Health Solutions for four months in 2014. His experience includes a role as an AGILE Project Manager at Press Ganey from 2014 to 2015 and as a Project Manager at Ford Motor Company from 2007 to 2008. He has a strong background in managing projects across various sectors, including healthcare and automotive.
Education and Expertise
Hari Bajpai holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, which he completed from 1992 to 1996. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Software Engineering from Central Michigan University between 1999 and 2001. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in technical program management and project execution.
Career History and Roles
Throughout his career, Hari Bajpai has held various positions that contributed to his extensive experience in program and project management. He worked at FordDirect as a Senior IT Program Manager from 2017 to 2021. His earlier roles include serving as a Program Manager at CVS/Caremark from 2011 to 2014, and as an IT Manager at Henry Ford Health System from 2001 to 2007. He also has experience as a Data Architect and Developer at Covansys from 1998 to 2001, and as a Senior Officer at Tata Steel for one year in 1996.
Skills in Program Oversight
Hari Bajpai is skilled in overseeing program goals and ensuring that they are met across various dimensions. He is responsible for dashboard reporting to C-level executives, focusing on issues and risk management, communication, and stakeholder management. His ability to manage diverse teams and workstreams has been integral to his success in delivering projects that meet organizational objectives.