Ajay K P.
About Ajay K P.
Ajay K P is the Manager Maps at TomTom, leading a cross-functional team and managing programs across multiple regions.
Current Title and Role at TomTom
Ajay K P. serves as the Manager Maps at TomTom. He has been in this position since 2018, leading a cross-functional team with a project budget exceeding 6 million euros. His responsibilities include providing strategic direction for programs across EMEA, APAC, LAM, and NAM regions. Ajay also supports the creation of business cases and market sizing for new investment areas.
Career Journey at TomTom
Ajay K P. has a long-standing career at TomTom, starting in 2009. He initially worked as Manager Planning for 8 months, then progressing to Project Manager from 2010 to 2015. Subsequently, he was promoted to Senior Project Manager, holding this role until 2018. Throughout these roles, Ajay has been based in Belgium, contributing significantly to the company's projects and strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at Tele Atlas
Before joining TomTom, Ajay K P. spent six years at Tele Atlas in Gent Area, Belgium, as Project Coordinator from 2003 to 2009. He also held roles including Assistant Production Manager for 4 months in Noida, India in 2002, and Team Coordinator for four years from 1998 to 2002 in Noida. These roles involved various aspects of project coordination and team leadership.
Early Career and Diverse Roles
Ajay K P. started his career as a Computer Operator at BI Publication Pvt Ltd in New Delhi in 1991, before moving to Otto Burlingtons Mail Order Pvt Ltd, where he worked from 1993 to 1996. He then served as an Assistant at Tvs Srichakra Limited in New Delhi from 1996 to 1998. These early roles laid the groundwork for his eventual transition into project management and leadership positions.
Technical Skills and Tools Utilized
In his role as Manager Maps at TomTom, Ajay K P. leverages various technical tools to measure project performance and report to senior leadership. Tools such as Tableau, JIRA, and PowerBI are integral to his workflow. He conducts meetings with senior leadership and product management to discuss project roadmaps and challenges, ensuring comprehensive oversight and strategic development of projects.