Abid Jeevraj
About Abid Jeevraj
Abid Jeevraj serves as the Staff Program Manager for the Touring Platform at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in vehicle dynamics and project management, contributing to the integration of new technologies in Touring vehicles.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Abid Jeevraj has held multiple positions at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2002. He currently serves as the Staff Program Manager for the Touring Platform, a role he has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, he manages the integration of new technologies into Touring vehicles, focusing on enhancing performance and customer experience. Prior to this role, he worked as a Program Manager for Innovation and Advanced Engineering from 2016 to 2019, and as a Vehicle Dynamics Technical Staff Engineer from 2012 to 2016. His earlier experience includes working as an Aerodynamics and Thermal Heat Management engineer from 2009 to 2012 and as a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer from 2002 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Abid Jeevraj holds a Master of Product Design & Development from Northwestern University, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. His educational background also includes a degree from Lafayette College, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. His academic training complements his extensive experience in engineering and program management within the automotive industry, particularly in the context of motorcycle performance and innovation.
Background
Abid Jeevraj began his career at Harley-Davidson in 2002 as a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer. Over the years, he has progressed through various roles, accumulating over 20 years of experience in the motorcycle industry. His work has consistently focused on vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, and advanced engineering, contributing to the development of Harley-Davidson's Touring vehicles. He has been involved in projects that align with the company's strategic goals and enhance customer satisfaction.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at Harley-Davidson, Abid Jeevraj has implemented risk and issue mitigation strategies that improved project delivery timelines for the Touring Platform. He has developed comprehensive business cases for new Touring vehicle projects, ensuring they align with Harley-Davidson's strategic objectives. Additionally, he has forecasted resource needs for the Touring Platform, optimizing team member allocation and budget utilization.