Project Manager - Product Line , ISEA

We are in the process of identifying a suitable candidate for the role of Project Manager, Product Lines, ISEA. This position will be at level 4A based in Pune will report to Head - Product Lines, ISEA Industrial Business, India. Please find the job description:

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Purpose of the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with proven experience in managing complex projects across multiple stakeholders and functions.

Job Responsibilities

Project Planning & Governance

• D evelop detailed project charters, plans, and roadmaps covering scope, timelines, resources, and KPIs.
• Establish governance structures and run project gate reviews with clear documentation.
• Track progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions proactively.
• Acting as the central point of contact for sourcing products from other regional factories for the ISEA sales team.
• Monitoring localization projects, providing regular updates on project status, and tracking delta sales.
• Managing the deal desk office for ISEA region
  

Execution & Delivery

• Drive day-to-day project management activities across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure timely delivery of milestones while managing interdependencies.
• Own project KPIs on schedule, scope, and stakeholder satisfaction.
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as the single point of contact for project communications across leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
• Prepare executive updates, dashboards, and presentations for leadership reviews.
• Build strong stakeholder alignment and facilitate decision-making.
  

Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy & Readiness

• Supporting the GTM
• strategy for new launches and managing related sales follow-ups.
• Collaborate with business, sales, and product teams to develop and implement GTM strategies.
• Ensure commercial readiness, launch planning, and market enablement activities are on track.
• Monitor and measure post-launch performance against defined KPIs.
• Driving central pricing intelligence across all countries/markets in ISEA, to support the Product Line team.
  

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Manage escalations and enable swift resolution of issues impacting project outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement
• Apply best practices, frameworks, and methodologies to improve project delivery maturity.
• Capture lessons learned and embed improvements into future projects.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• 4-5 years of experience in project/program management with exposure to high-impact business initiatives.
• Strong background in project governance, GTM planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in managing cross-functional projects
• PMP or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Miro or equivalent).
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and execution discipline.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across functions and levels.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-pressure environments.
• Ability to work in chaos and bring structure
• Results-oriented with accountability for measurable impact.
  

Interested Candidates can share their resumes to margaret.hirekerur@skf.com

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.