Manager | DMS - Custom Development | Pune | Supply Chain & Network Operations

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Your work profile

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead large-scale Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 transformation programs spanning multiple plants, business functions, and technology workstreams. The Program Manager will be responsible for overall program governance, stakeholder management, execution oversight, risk management, vendor coordination, budget control, and realization of business outcomes. The role requires strong experience in manufacturing digitalization initiatives involving MES, Industrial IoT, OT-IT integration, analytics, automation, and enterprise systems.Lead SAC implementations and end-to-end solution delivery.

• Own end-to-end delivery of Smart Factory transformation programs.
• Establish program governance, reporting mechanisms, steering committees, and escalation frameworks.
• Drive alignment between business, manufacturing operations, engineering, IT, and implementation partners.
• Define program objectives, milestones, KPIs, and success criteria.

• Manage multiple project streams including application development, manufacturing systems, integrations, analytics, and deployments.
• Track progress against scope, timelines, budgets, and quality targets.
• Drive risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution.
• Ensure successful deployment and adoption across plants.

• Engage with senior leadership and plant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with system integrators, technology vendors, and consulting partners.
• Conduct executive reviews and maintain stakeholder communication plans.
• Manage contractual deliverables, dependencies, and performance expectations.

• Drive business readiness, training, and adoption initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of operational teams with new digital processes.
• Monitor benefit realization and business outcomes post go-live.

Key skills required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, Operations, or related field.
• 12–18 years of overall experience with at least 5 years managing large transformation programs.
• Proven experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, Industrial Automation, Supply Chain, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Experience managing multi-vendor and multi-location programs.

Preferred Skills

• Smart Factory / Industry 4.0 Programs
• MES, IIoT, Manufacturing Analytics
• ERP and Enterprise Integrations
• PMO and Governance Frameworks
• Agile and Waterfall Delivery Models
• Budget and Portfolio Management
• Change Management & Business Transformation

Key Competencies

• Executive stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking and decision making
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Result-oriented execution focus