Program Manager, VC

This role is for a Program Manager in India with a focus on executing new product launches both in India and globally as required. As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing New Product Development projects and Migration Projects. You will lead cross-functional teams through the development of project timelines and maintain them throughout the project lifecycle. Your role will involve driving various teams such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time completion of pre-production and pilot builds for NPD projects. You will be required to develop and manage project budgets, guide the team to meet cost targets, and provide support during Concept Review and Design Review processes. Additionally, you will support the Director of Program Management in managing India Product Council meetings and global Platform Team meetings. You will work closely with department heads and resource managers to allocate resources for projects and collect project data for NPD process gate exits. As a Change Agent, you will provide feedback to improve project management practices within the Program Management group. You will also support Marketing in developing product roadmaps and preparing for NPS meetings. In terms of leadership and mentoring, you will assist and mentor less experienced team members as needed and provide development feedback to their supervisors. Your key performance indicators will include Time to Market, Product Standard Cost, Innovation, and Capital, 1-time Expense, and Development Expense investments. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a product development related discipline with at least 10+ years of experience in project management. Experience in consumer goods development is preferred, along with strong organizational, communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, familiarity with project management software such as MS Project, Teams, or Project Online is required. An MBA, PMP, or Prince 2 certification would be an added advantage. The role may involve up to 10-15% travel, including international trips.,