Vijay Kumar
About Vijay Kumar
Vijay Kumar is an IT Product Development Manager specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with over 18 years of experience. He holds a Professional Scrum Master I certification and has a strong background in agile project management, having worked for notable companies such as Tata Consultancy Services, General Motors, and Bosch Global Software Technologies.
Work at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Vijay Kumar has been serving as the IT Product Development Manager - PLM at Bosch Global Software Technologies since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for aligning IT product and service roadmaps with IT Portfolio Management throughout the entire lifecycle. His responsibilities include version planning and requirement management, ensuring that IT products and services meet business needs. He collaborates closely with business teams, IT solution managers, and IT architects to plan activities effectively. His focus on economic success involves resource planning, financial forecasting, and maintaining a favorable quality/price ratio.
Education and Expertise
Vijay Kumar holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering (ME) in Production Technology from Jadavpur University, completing his studies from 2001 to 2003. He also holds a Professional Scrum Master I certification, showcasing his expertise in agile project management methodologies. Additionally, he earned a DFSS Green Belt certification, indicating proficiency in Design for Six Sigma methodologies.
Background in Product Lifecycle Management
Vijay Kumar has over 18 years of experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), with a specific focus on Teamcenter and NX upgrade and development projects. His career includes significant roles at Tata Consultancy Services and General Motors. At Tata Consultancy Services, he worked as an NX Customization Engineer from 2005 to 2007. He then served as an NX Customization Lead Engineer at General Motors from 2007 to 2013. His extensive background in PLM has equipped him with the skills necessary to drive standardization and enhance efficiency within IT products and services.
Professional Experience at Tata Consultancy Services and General Motors
Vijay Kumar began his professional career at Tata Consultancy Services, where he worked as an NX Customization Engineer from 2005 to 2007 in the New Delhi Area, India. He then transitioned to General Motors, serving as an NX Customization Lead Engineer from 2007 to 2013 in Bangalore. In these roles, he gained valuable experience in customization and development processes, which contributed to his expertise in PLM and prepared him for his current position at Bosch Global Software Technologies.