Assistant Manager - OEM Program Management

Job Title : Assistant Manager/Engineer/Fresher - OEM Program Management

Job Role: The Assistant Manager - OEM Program Management supports the end to end execution of OEM client programs by coordinating internally with production, product development, quality and supply chain teams and externally with client stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, product development alignment and customer satisfaction.

Job Role & Responsibilities:

1. Client Co-ordination:

• Serve as a day to day point of contact for assigned OEM clients(eg.., Hero, TVS, etc)
• Capture and document client requirements related to production, quality, packaging and development.
• Follow-up on client feedback, testing approvals and engineering changes.

2. Project Execution & Timeline Management:

• Track production schedules, tooling timelines and development milestones for each client order and project.
• Maintain trackers(Excel/ERP) for delivery schedules and pre-production readiness.
• Assist in coordinating PPAP/APQP documentation (if applicable).

3. Internal Coordination:

• Liaise with:

  Production

  for capacity planning and dispatch timelines.

• Development/R&D

  for product approvals, color/decal matching and prototyping.

• Quality

  to ensure inspection standards align with OEM requirements.

• Logistics

  for one-time dispatch and packing compliance.

4. Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare weekly and monthly MIS reports for client program status.
• Maintain up to date documentation on program performance, open issues and escalation points.
• Track and report deviations from schedule and escalate critical risks to Program Manager.

5. Commercial & Planning Support:

• Support in gathering BOM details and cost breakdowns for client queries.
• Help coordinate price revisions, order forecasts and annual business planning inputs with sales/commercial team.

6. Client Visits & Audits :

• Coordinate with internal teams during client audits or visits to the plant.
• Ensure all samples, test reports and records are organized and presented as required.
• On-time delivery adherence per OEM schedule.
• Number of escalations or quality issues per quarter.
• % of development milestones completed on schedule.
• Customer satisfaction score or feedback ratings.
• Documentation and report submission timeliness.

7. Skills & Competencies:

• Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing and product lifecycle.
• Basic technical knowledge of helmets / molded products.
• Excel, ERP Systems and project tracking tools.
• Professional communication for client facing interaction.

Desired Candidate Profile

• For Assistant Manager Role :6-7 years of experience in OEM program management or a related field (OEM industry preferred), For Engineer Role: 3-4 years of experience in OEM program management, Fresher Role: 0-1 year Experience in related field.
  
• B.Tech/B.E. degree in Mechanical and MBA/PGDM in Operations/Program Management from a reputed institution.
  
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budgets.
  
• Strong understanding of industrial equipment/machinery products/services; ability to work effectively with technical teams.

Note: Candidates ready to join immediately or having Notice Period of 30 days or less will be preferred.