Deputy General Manager - Program Management (Electronics)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong project management expertise and working knowledge of electronics design, development, or manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage end-to-end project delivery, and ensure successful execution of electronics-based projects within scope, timeline, and budget. This role requires strategic thinking, proactive risk management, and excellent stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple electronics or electro-mechanical projects from concept to delivery.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with leadership and engineering teams.
• Develop detailed project plans including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with electronics design, hardware, firmware, testing, production, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Own project documentation including schedules, risk registers, change requests, technical reports, and status dashboards.
• Conduct periodic project reviews, ensuring alignment on progress, risks, and corrective actions.
• Drive cross-functional problem solving and support technical discussions when required.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and roadblocks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality processes, and compliance requirements.
• Manage vendor and customer communication, including requirement gathering, clarifications, and technical updates.
• Track project costs, manage budgets, and optimize resource utilization.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) processes, testing cycles, and product validation phases.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and drive enhancements in project management practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong project management experience (minimum 5 years in managing engineering or electronics projects).
• Solid understanding of electronics basics: components, circuits, PCB development process, testing workflows, or hardware-firmware interaction.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational abilities.
• Communicate clearly with all stakeholders with SMT Plant & Suppliers
• Ensure QCD for the project