Program Manager

Program Manager based in Pune, you will serve as a strategic orchestrator, driving complex, large-scale initiatives that define the trajectory of our business. You will operate at the intersection of executive leadership, cross-functional engineering teams, and global stakeholders to ensure that high-stakes programs are delivered with precision and operational excellence. Your day-to-day involves navigating ambiguity, mitigating systemic risks, and aligning technical execution with long-term commercial objectives. By fostering a culture of accountability and innovation, you will directly influence our market positioning and ensure that our solutions consistently deliver measurable value to our enterprise clients.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage end-to-end program execution from project initiation to final delivery.

- Develop program plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation strategies.

- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchase, SCM, and Finance.

- Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion within approved budgets.

- Manage customer requirements, expectations, reviews, and escalations.

- Coordinate new product development (NPD) and product launch activities.

- Track project risks, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions.

- Monitor APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and other automotive quality requirements.

- Ensure effective coordination between customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

- Review program performance through MIS reports, dashboards, and management reviews.

- Drive continuous improvement, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.

- Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements and applicable automotive standards.

- Lead program review meetings and provide regular updates to senior management.

Educational Qualification:

- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Electrical, or Production Engineering.

- MBA / PGDM in Operations or Project Management preferred.

Experience:

- 15+ years of experience in program or project management.

- Relevant experience in the automotive manufacturing industry preferred.

- Experience in handling OEM customers and new product development programs.

- Exposure to automotive component manufacturing and project execution.

Required Skills:

- Program and project management.

- Automotive manufacturing knowledge.

- APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and IATF 16949.

- New Product Development (NPD).

- Customer and stakeholder management.

- Project budgeting and cost control.

- Cross-functional team leadership.

- Risk assessment and problem-solving.

- MS Excel, MS Project, and ERP/SAP knowledge.

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- On-time program delivery.

- Project cost and budget adherence.

- New product development milestones.

- Customer satisfaction and project quality.

- Effective resource utilization.

- Reduction in project delays and execution risks.