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Prasanna ArunachalamPA

Prasanna Arunachalam

Senior program Manager

€800/day
Munich, DE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Prasanna

My extensive experience in managing large-scale projects within technologically advanced settings positions me well to contribute effectively in your professional and collegial environment.

During my time as a Senior Advisor at Hepatica Technologies, I orchestrated a pivotal cost optimization project for a major client, which resulted in an annual savings of €2 million. This achievement was a direct consequence of strategic teamwork and a rigorous alignment of operational objectives with client expectations, enhancing trust and strengthening our business relationship. As part of my role, I had to constantly balance project constraints, ensuring deliverables were not only punctual but also within budget.

Understanding the importance of clear communication across all project phases, I streamlined interface management processes, fostering transparency between internal teams and clients alike. This enabled us to swiftly recognize and remedy any change requests or deviations. As a result, maintained a high client retention rate of 95%, underscoring my ability to serve as a reliable and strategic partner in business development and project oversight.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Conversational

  • Hindi

    Basic

Can work on-site
Munich (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Alen Engineering GmbH
    Senior Business Manager
    May 2024 - October 2025 (1 year and 5 months)
    Munich, Germany
    Developed and executed a commercial growth strategy that increased
    • the pipeline by €3M within six months through strategic account planning and CXO relationship management. Spearheaded new service offerings in digital engineering and platform integration, increasing average deal size by 18%. Strengthened executive relationships with OEM clients and Tier-1 suppliers, securing repeat business and framework agreements worth €5M+. Led cross-functional delivery and BD teams to align execution with financial targets and governance KPIs. Introduced quarterly executive reviews to track account health and identify growth opportunities across Europe.
  • Dassault Systèmes
    Senior Program Manager
    AUTOMOBILE
    November 2023 - April 2024 (5 months)
    Munich, Germany
    Directed €25 M + enterprise platform transformation programs for OEM
    • clients, delivering 20% revenue growth and higher customer satisfaction. Partnered with global CXOs to co-create digital transformation roadmaps integrating AI and simulation technologies within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Negotiated multi-year contracts and upsold services by 20% through value demonstration and trusted-advisor engagement. Championed cross-functional collaboration between product teams, consultants, and delivery units to accelerate solution adoption. Delivered governance dashboards and KPIs, ensuring executive visibility and alignment with business objectives.
    business partner
  • Hepatica Technologies
    Senior Advisor (Managing Director)
    May 2013 - October 2023 (10 years and 5 months)
    Munich, Germany
    Achieved long-term client partnerships by demonstrating thought
    • leadership and a continuous problem-solving approach, resulting in a 95% client retention rate. Spearheaded engineering services sales efforts with European
    • automotive clients, expanding initial engagements into broader technology and digital areas. Acquired over 40 clients Europe wide, enabling strong business growth. Succeeded in strategic vendor recruitment campaigns across Europe, securing over 40 new partners and strengthening technology ecosystem offerings. Facilitated customer feedback mechanisms, enhancing service delivery and reducing churn by 18%. Reduced operational costs by €2M annually for a key account by introducing efficient outsourcing strategies. Increased sales volume 20% YoY, expanding business.

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Education

  • Executive MBA
    Technical University of Munich / University of St. Gallen
    2025
    Executive MBA
  • Bachelor of Engineering
    Bharathiar University
    1999
    Bachelor of Engineering

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