Program Manager

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Company Description Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.71 billion in 2024. Job Description Title: Program Manager Department: Automotive & Industry India Location: Chakan-Pune Reports To: Business Development Manager Overview Leader of Automotive Parts Project Team. Customer/Supplier/Internal interface, leading project according to Sika ISO/TS 16949/IATF processes. Duties And Responsibilities Leader of Project Team with focus on financial results with overall project responsibility. Customer/Supplier/Internal department lead technical interface Is responsible for functionality, timing plan and budget tracking of all parts realized in a project. Is responsible to comply Customer Specs requirement documentation, Functional Analysis, Internal Specifications and Feasibility Study with CFT agreement. Is responsible for the risk assessments and cost calculation. Strong sales support to Must Wins & Quick Wins with feasibility support study. Project Summary & Cost proposal preparation, update and workflow follow-up, with appendixes (technical presentations, layouts...) Project team Reviews, Customer/Internal/Supplier Kick-Off meetings Create & maintain Project files records according to ISO/TS 16949 processes, in project database 3DEx PLM software. Ensures proper documentation and requests milestone approval according to project timeline. D-FMEA, DVP definition and follow-up – together with CAD, CAE, PE, TE, QA Design Reviews, Part functionality, Drawing Release with support from design lead – Internal/Customer/Supplier Challenge D&D group for Design to Cost Guidelines knowledge and feedback to D&D, return of experiences Technical Acquisitions Optimisation (EcoTech) based upon inputs of PM Group Leader Support to 8D reports (causes analysis)- during project start to SOP phase Definition of manufacturing technology, tooling layout, subcontracting Specs consolidation Involvement in nomination process and program targets, supplier evaluation Cost Optimisation reviews with suppliers Activity monthly/weekly review including RFQs plan, timing plan and schedules Project Management Reviews including scorecards Authority Design approval of parts to start with manufacturing process and successful handover to production Develops the parts /protos according to Part Development Process and customer requirements and ensures that the parts meet producibility, function & performance, quality, and cost targets within the customer timeline Qualifications/Experience Masters in mechanical, Automobile engineering or MSc/PG Diploma in related field 4-7 years’ experience in Program management related activities. Functional & Behavioral Competencies Automotive parts and manufacturing process and technology background Product & machine knowledge Time Management Commitment to IATF, TS, ISO 9001 & 14001 Standards 5S, TPM and Strong Problem-Solving capability. Ability of mentoring and coaching team. Great amount of analytical abilities. Clarity on thoughts and communication. Decision making skills Good inter personnel skills. Qualifications Masters in mechanical, Automobile engineering or MSc/PG Diploma in related field Additional Information PFB our Transport facility pick up point. Route 1 Vishrantwadi, Dighi, Bhosari, Jai Ganesh Samrajya Modern College Sika India Chakan Plant Route 2 Dange chowk Ravet Gurudwara chowk Sant Dnyaneshwar chowk Ankush chowk Ashtavinayak chowk Sika India Chakan Plant Show more Show less