Development Program Manager
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-376dfc9a-7fff-5055-790c-e3cbb4804105"></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Role</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">: Development Program Manager</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Location</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Reporting to</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">: Lead Program Manager</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12.75pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Team Name</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">: Program Management</span></p><h4 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12.75pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">About the Team and the Role:</span></h4><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Program Management team at Ather is responsible for translating overall organization strategy into future-ready execution plans, managing product roadmaps, and integrating complex components across hardware, software, and vehicle systems.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12.75pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">This role is for a Program Manager - Scooter Dev who will lead cross-functional product development teams focused on delivering systems that enable the roadmap of our two-wheeler (2W) portfolio. You will be responsible for evaluating problems, managing risks, planning mitigations, and driving project execution from concept to production to achieve organizational goals.</span></p><h4 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12.75pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Responsibilities:</span></h4><ul style="margin-bottom:0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead cross-functional product development teams focused on delivering systems that enable the roadmap of our two-wheeler (2W) portfolio.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Evaluate complex problems, process details, and integrate various disparate pieces of information to drive execution toward organizational goals.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Work closely with teams to identify and manage program risks, plan proactive mitigations, and unblock progress.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Resolve complex issues and technical conflicts between teams through structured facilitation and communication.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Report project status, impediments, and red flags to the Program Office and functional heads, raising escalations to drive timely resolution.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Liaise with cross-functional teams to assess, manage, and report program status, metrics, and milestone deliverables.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Drive project progress, ensure business results, and align execution with organizational timeline and quality expectations.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Champion collaborative ways of working, foster strong communication, and provide guidance and foresight based on experience to enable speed of execution.</span></p></li></ul><h4 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:12.75pt;margin-bottom:12.75pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience and Qualifications:</span></h4><ul style="margin-bottom:0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering is required. An MBA is preferred but not mandatory.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Overall work experience between 8 - 10 years, with 5+ years of experience specifically in Program Management. PMP or Agile/Scrum Master certifications are preferred.</span></p></li></ul><h4 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:12.75pt;margin-bottom:12.75pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Must Have Competencies:</span></h4><ul style="margin-bottom:0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Technical Program Management</span><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">: Proven experience in managing and maintaining complex engineering projects and cross-functional teams on complex tech problems.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Hardware Product Development</span><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">: Deep understanding of the end-to-end hardware product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to tooling and mass production.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Automotive Product Development Lifecycle</span><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">: Comprehensive knowledge of the general automotive product development lifecycle (NPD/APDS) and its core milestones.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Project Management Tools</span><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">: Strong proficiency in using IT systems and project management software such as JIRA, PLM, and automation tools for tracking and reporting.</span></p></li></ul><br /><br /><h4 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:12.75pt;margin-bottom:12.75pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Good to Have Competencies:</span></h4><ul style="margin-bottom:0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Agile & Scrum Frameworks</span><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">: Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, sprint planning, and task tracking to optimize team productivity.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology</span><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">: Exposure to or basic understanding of electric vehicle systems, powertrain architectures, or battery technology.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Risk Management & Mitigation</span><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">: Proficiency in identifying, tracking, and implementing mitigation plans for technical and program-level risks.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left:-6pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Agile/PMP Certifications</span><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">: PMP (Project Management Professional) or Agile/Scrum Master certifications.</span></p></li></ul><h4 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:12.75pt;margin-bottom:12.75pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Want to know more?</span></h4><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12.75pt;"><a href="https://careers.atherenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,238);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Careers site</span></a><a href="https://atherengineering.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,238);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Substack</span></a></p><h4 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12.75pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Be You, With Us</span></h4><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.</span></p>
