Program Manager

Company Description Advik Hi-Tech Pvt Ltd (AHPL) is a leading global automotive component manufacturer based in India, serving domestic and international customers across four continents in two-wheeler, stationary engine, and transmission system segments. The company specializes in custom-made solutions tailored to customer designs and specifications, with a strong client base of original equipment manufacturers in India, Europe, the UK, the US, and the ASEAN region. AHPL is a preferred global supplier for critical automotive components such as lifter tensioners, oil pumps, fuel cocks, decompression units, water pumps, combi brake systems, drum gear shifters, and starter gears. The organization's success is supported by a Government-recognized R&D center, advanced cellular manufacturing, TPM-based operations, and comprehensive testing and metallurgical facilities. Through technical collaboration with FMO Technologies GmbH in Germany, AHPL is committed to delivering world-class products and expanding its global footprint.
Role Description The Program Manager will oversee end-to-end program execution for automotive component development and delivery, ensuring projects meet scope, quality, cost, and timeline targets. This full-time, on-site role is based in Chakan and involves coordinating cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to drive successful product launches and continuous improvement initiatives. Daily responsibilities include developing and tracking program plans, managing risks and issue resolution, facilitating customer communication, and aligning internal stakeholders on milestones and deliverables. The Program Manager will monitor performance metrics, prepare status reports for leadership and customers, and ensure adherence to relevant standards, processes, and safety requirements. The role also includes supporting strategic initiatives, optimizing resource allocation, and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications

• Strong program and project management capabilities, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or components, with familiarity in engine, transmission, or related systems.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams in an on-site environment.
• Proficiency in using project management tools and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting and documentation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills for collaboration with internal teams and global customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification in management is an advantage.
• Prior experience managing OEM or global customer programs is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of quality systems, automotive standards, and TPM or similar operational excellence methodologies is preferred.