Jayant Panat

Program: Development of Infotainment platform based on latest version of Android OS.

• • Directed a global team of 30+ members across multiple locations to develop an Android 14-based IVI platform.

• • Managed a budget of approximately €4M, ensuring cost efficiency and strategic optimization.

• • Designed and implemented a feature rollout plan and release management framework, ensuring timely deliveries.

• • Led vendor selection, contract negotiations, and cross-team collaboration across development teams.

• • Strengthened relationships with internal and external stakeholders through a structured communication plan, enhancing transparency and accelerating feedback loops.

• • Proactively identified and mitigated risks, developing contingency strategies to ensure seamless project execution.

• • Ensured compliance with ASPICE standard, maintaining process integrity and quality benchmarks.

Cockpit and Cluster Development

• • Responsible for end-to-end software delivery of the Cockpit and Cluster platform, leading a 50+ member teams across India, Europe, and China.

• • Managed overall program by establishing feature rollout plans, maintaining L1/L2/L3 plans, and release management to ensure on-time deliveries with quality to fulfill customer expectations.

• • Oversaw vendor relationships, from selection to contract negotiation by ensuring collaboration across product development, and vendor management teams.

• • Established a stakeholder communication plan, fostering positive relationships with internal stakeholders and potential partners.

• • Mentored new team members to adopt an agile mindset towards their roles, responsibilities and deliveries.

• • Ensured program deliverables the applicable ASPICE and ISO26262 requirements.

Project 1: Framework for development and delivery of Functional Safety Monitoring Software

• • Defined the project scope and detailed requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.

• • Developed the project plan and aligned the activities across various teams viz. product development and operations.

• • Ensured regular reporting and analysis of project performance based on scope, timeline, risks, and issues.

Accomplishment: Successful launch of Functional Safety Monitoring Software across product variants

Project 2: Establish (in-line

• • Defined the project scope, project estimate and the project plan.

• • Managed the development and implementation in-line with the agreed requirements.

• • Managed the recruitment and mentoring of team members.

Accomplishment: Tool Qualification Services established and delivered to 10+ clients within 18 months