Gaurav Krishnaraj

Gaurav Krishnaraj, PMP, is an accomplished program management professional with extensive experience in the automotive industry. Currently serving as Manager of Program Management at Hitachi Astemo since July 2021, Gaurav leads the North America Program Management team and has successfully implemented a structured Change Management system that reduced obsolescence costs by 5%. Prior roles include Engineering Project Management Leader at Dana Incorporated, where Gaurav managed multiple electrification systems and facilitated customer relations, generating $14M in sales revenue, and Global New Product Introduction Manager at ZF Group, focusing on program purchasing and profitability management. With a strong educational background, including a Master's in Engineering/Industrial Management from Purdue University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, Gaurav's expertise spans project management, engineering, and strategic business development.