Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic initiatives from ideation to implementation
• Ensure successful project delivery within budget & timeline
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on business strategy development
• Role Objective:
• To drive and govern project management processes across the organization, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and cross-functional alignment for all strategic and operational projects within companies.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Project Governance & Monitoring:
• Establish and implement standardized project management frameworks, tools, and templates across business verticals.
• Track progress of all strategic and operational projects against defined milestones, timelines, and budgets.
• Conduct regular project reviews and highlight deviations or risks to senior management.
• Strategic Planning & Execution:
• Collaborate with business heads to define project charters, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Ensure alignment of projects with organizational objectives and business strategy.
• Support prioritization and resource allocation decisions based on business impact.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
• Develop comprehensive dashboards and MIS reports for management reviews.
• Provide insights and analytics for decision-making and performance improvement.
• Maintain repository of project learnings and best practices.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
• Liaise with cross-functional teams—Engineering, Operations, Finance, Purchase, and HR—to ensure seamless project execution.
• Facilitate effective communication among all project stakeholders.
• Risk & Compliance Management:
• Identify potential risks, prepare mitigation plans, and monitor implementation.
• Ensure adherence to internal and external compliance norms related to project execution.
• Key Skills & Competencies:
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMI standards).
• Excellent analytical, planning, and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera / Power BI / Excel for tracking and reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to drive accountability and results in a multi-project environment.
• Educational Qualification:
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Industrial / Production Engineering.
• MBA or PMP/Prince2 certification preferred.
• Experience:
• 3-10 years of experience in Project Management, PMO, or Strategic Planning roles.
• Experience in Automotive / Auto Components / Manufacturing industry preferred.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, cross-functional, and capex projects.
• Key Deliverables:
• Standardized project reporting framework across business units.
• On-time delivery of strategic projects with measurable business impact.
• Improved visibility and governance on resource utilization and capital deployment.