Program Manager

• Ather’s products are a great concoction of multiple components from different sub-systems (Hardware, Firmware, Software, Cloud). These need to integrate seamlessly and adapt to the Business requirements (New market development, city expansion, etc) & deliver category-leading performance in every aspect. Hence you’ll be involved in many cross-functional team (CFT) coordination to solve complex technical/technology/Operational problems.
• In this role, you must have good knowledge of Mechanical Hardware Product Development Lifecycle - Concept to Cash, while working in an agile environment.
• Manage the day-to-day execution of multiple scrum teams working on multiple swimlanes with a focus on the development of various Accessories and Merchandise products that compliment the scooter products enhancing the customer experience to build a larger ecosystem for Ather and their customers.
• Track each product line and overall milestone deliverables, Releases, and Change Management Processes, Risks, etc.. Your activities include planning, monitoring & closure for sprint activities.
• The team's efficiency depends on your ability to identify risks on a day-to-day basis, look for mitigation, and be a bridge with the other functions on any impediments.
• Enable and achieve PnL objectives while adhering to strict deadlines to meet requirements on Quality, Cost, and Delivery parameters.
• Help set processes in place for efficient execution and build a culture within the swim lane by establishing the right ways of working.
  

• Should have good knowledge of product development life-cycle, Mechanical/Electric Mechanical hardware systems, functioning of electrical and electronic components.
• Your knowledge of system components would help you understand issues better. But more than that, your facilitation and communication skills will be tested in this role.
• You've had some stints of using Agile/Scrum to manage and maintain complex projects across multiple teams.
• Should be detail-oriented with a proven ability to multitask in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.
• Should be a self-starter & go-getter with the ability to multi-task and stay on top of a lot of things simultaneously.
• Should be savvy with relevant tools for project management like JIRA, Gantt Pro, G-Suite, etc.
• Proactive, responsive, and keen on process enhancement. Proven ability to optimize execution and increase the predictability of the system.
• Possess excellent communication and have a good command of verbal and written skills with a clear focus on details - the devil's in the details!
• Finally, a get-it-done attitude that helps deliver uncompromised quality on time is a must in this role.
  

• A total experience of 6-10 years in OEM or Tier-1 organizations.
• Preferably a background in Mechanical Design Engineering, New Product Development, Product Quality, Supply chain development, Manufacturing Process, Played a techno-commercial role in a Product based organization.
• BE/B.Tech degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics is a requirement with a recent background in program/project management that'd help understand best practices in Scrum/Agile.
• SAFe Scrum Master Certification, MBA, and PMP/PGMP - This will be a definite plus but is not mandatory.
  

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