Job Title: Senior Program Manager (PMP)
Industry: Electric Vehicle (EV) / Automobile
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Program Manager (PMP) to lead complex EV programs using a hybrid delivery approach combining Waterfall and Agile methodologies. This role requires deep expertise in managing hardware-led automotive programs while effectively integrating Agile software development streams to deliver high-quality EV products on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Delivery Management (Waterfall + Agile)
- Plan, execute, and deliver end-to-end EV programs using Waterfall for hardware, manufacturing, and regulatory milestones, and Agile for software, digital, and embedded systems development.
- Define program scope, WBS, schedules, milestones, budgets, and dependencies using PMP best practices.
- Manage stage-gate reviews, design freezes, SOP readiness, and production milestones.
Agile Program Leadership
- Enable and govern Agile execution across software, infotainment, BMS, and connected vehicle teams.
- Coordinate sprint planning, PI planning, release management, and backlog prioritization with Product Owners and Scrum Masters.
- Ensure alignment between Agile delivery increments and Waterfall hardware milestones.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Lead cross-functional teams across Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Battery, Powertrain, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality.
- Drive collaboration between engineering, operations, vendors, and leadership.
- Resolve conflicts and remove impediments impacting program delivery.
Risk, Cost & Quality Management
- Identify and mitigate risks across technology, supply chain, software, regulatory, and manufacturing domains.
- Own program budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
- Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, ASPICE, ISO 26262, and homologation standards.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Serve as the primary interface with OEM partners, Tier-1 suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
- Provide executive dashboards, status reports, and decision-making recommendations.
- Manage vendor timelines, deliverables, and contractual commitments.
Governance & Continuous Improvement
- Implement PMO governance, metrics, and reporting frameworks.
- Drive continuous improvement in hybrid (Waterfall + Agile) delivery models.
- Coach teams on best practices in program execution and delivery excellence.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related).
- PMP Certification (Mandatory).
- 10+ years of program/project management experience in automotive or EV domains.
- Strong hands-on experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid delivery models.
- Proven ability to manage hardwaresoftware integrated programs.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Good to Have
- SAFe / Agile certifications.
- Experience in EV startups or fast-scaling automotive companies.
- Global program management exposure.
- Knowledge of connected vehicles, OTA, and digital platforms.
Tools & Methodologies
- MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Primavera, Smartsheet
- Waterfall, Agile (Scrum / SAFe), Hybrid delivery frameworks
- PMI-based governance models
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