Deputy Manager - Project- Program Management

Role & responsibilities :

1. Program Planning

• Prepare the program plan (in MS projects). Work with all functions involved and prepare the time plan based on customer milestones. Share the final program plan with all stakeholders
• Prepare and circulate the program charter as per QG15.

2. Program Execution and Monitoring

• Coordinate weekly program review meetings with the program team and customer. Ensure meetings are effective and work is completed by the program team as agreed.
• Ensure effective communication with program team. Acts as the central communication point for their respective programs.
• Track and monitor detailed action register open issue list. Resolve issues in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage all program deliverables with the program team based on the approved program scope/timing submission till program completion as per APQP/QG15 stage gate tools.
• Ensure timely submission of sample to customer.
• Coordinate with the program team for completion of all documentation for PPAP.
• Ensure effective and timely change management with emphasis on customer scope changes and execute the scope change process and approval. (ECN, DCAR)
• Provide support to meet the commercial requirement on a business case for new programs as per IFSR/NPDR
• Organize stage gate reviews (as per QG15) in coordination with program team.
• Update project health status with dynamic critical path to management every fortnight.

3. Risk Monitoring

• Monitor risks and escalates risks with mitigation strategies on time to the PM Head.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Must possess a combined 3+ years of Project/Program management experience along with a verifiable record of results within the automotive industry.(2W Brake System parts-Casting, Machining, Painting, Anodizing would Be Preferable))

2. Cross-functional responsibilities.(Overseas Customer handling would be added Advantage)

Must possess moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint); SAP must be/become proficient in company & customer systems.

Behavioral or Leadership Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Ability):

Competencies Required

1. Result Orientation (Core Competency)

2. Planning, Coordination & Execution

3. Problem Solving / Prevention

4. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration

5. Customer Focus