Santosh Devkar

Background

About Santosh Devkar

13+ years delivering safety-critical automotive products across Europe, Asia, and the US. MBA (Mannheim ’25) with a proven track record of turning complex engineering requirements into executable program strategies. I serve as the single point of contact for global OEMs (BMW, JLR, Mercedes-Benz), leading programs from requirements gathering through delivery. My strength lies in bridging customers and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment, quality, and business impact. Fluent communicator (English C1, German B1), I bring a global perspective and the ability to drive outcomes across cultures and geographies. What I Deliver: End-to-end program leadership (planning, risk management, on-time delivery) Stakeholder alignment across OEM customers and global engineering teams Customer success mindset, turning feedback into product improvements Strategic thinking, creating ROI-focused roadmaps that balance technical feasibility with business goals Now seeking to leverage this blend of engineering depth, program leadership, and business acumen in Program Management, Product Engineering, or Product Management roles in mobility or tech.