Program Manager

Program Manager

Experience: 8–10 Years

Location: Bangalore

Industry: Automotive / EV / OEM

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Experience in Project & Program Management in the Automotive industry.
• Knowledge of the complete product life cycle & clear understanding of APQP processes & quality Gates with applicable milestones at each phase.
• Work with engineering and Product planning teams to understand customer requirements.
• Responsible for overall scope, time & Cost Management, and Program Readiness coordination from a project perspective.
• Guide and manage systems and components life cycle by planning the design, release, part development, build & validation plans in association with CFTs to meet the agreed scope with QCD and timelines for the product.
• Ensure that the program communication plan is effectively implemented and all the action points arising out of all program reviews are captured and systematically tracked for closure.
• Ensure religious internal reviews as per SMPD (Process) adherence and provide advance warning for ensuring the quality of events for every deliverable - Monitor resource utilization and ensure optimization of resources in the program.
• Assess overall project risk on a day-to-day basis and provide decisions/inputs to management to provide directions to mitigate the risk.
• Able to demonstrate Cross-functional team Leadership skills through effective conflict management & solving day-to-day operational issues among CFT.
• In-depth knowledge on Automotive manufacturing (Sheet metal, plastics, electrical & electronics) & quality processes would be an added advantage.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills & ability to deliver management presentations are a must.

Additional Requirements:

• Planning and tracking the project activities
• Identify risks, measure, and control the project
• Cross-functional support/coordination, resolving conflicts, and getting the project in the right direction
• Timely report to management on the CTQ of project/program, get direction and streamline project
• Perform/Participate in Technical Review of the project deliverables

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics
• Experience: 8 to 10 years in Automotive Product development - preferably development of Battery System, Electric vehicle platforms, plastic & Sheetmetal tooling etc.
• PMP certification preferred

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create an environment that celebrates differences and promotes equal opportunities for all.