Sr Program Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for project planning, execution, and customer communication ensuring satisfaction and excellence.
• Lead cross-functional project teams across planning, coordination, scheduling, financials, contract administration, and customer engagement.
• Drive on-time execution and define/generate detailed program plans.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility by tracking project budgets, forecasts, and actuals.
• Ensure a clear and accurate financial picture including cost incurred, forecasting, and payment tracking.
• Continuously seek margin expansion opportunities while managing costs effectively.
• Track and control solutions within approved budgets.
• Prepare and present technical and commercial briefings to customers.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and with full customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and manage commissioning plans and acceptance tests.
• Ensure hardware, software, and non-material deliverables meet specifications and contractual requirements.
• Manage change orders, document reviews, punch list resolutions, and project close-out.
• Assess and allocate resources to ensure adequate project staffing.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams, subcontractors, and service providers to deliver contractual requirements.
• Manage third-party suppliers to ensure performance aligns with plan and budget.
• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Projects, CORA, Salesforce, and SAP for project management.
• Ensure 100% compliance with GMPO, CORA, SOX audit guidelines, and other regulatory standards.
• Conduct and participate in regular audits, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Support the sales team during proposal stages; assist in generating and reviewing project proposals. Lead by defining strategy and driving ownership.
• Track project status and report regularly through internal and external management reports.
• Initiate and manage change control processes to communicate scope changes and their impact.
• Participating in and contributing to the creation of pipeline opportunities
• Drive order opportunities and change order bookings.
• Prepare presentations/workshops to demonstrate value to customers for NPI and BTI products.
• Ensure JLRA and HSE assessments for each project with 100% compliance.
• Drive HSE guidelines across all portfolios.
• Perform risk assessment analysis and maintain accountability for scope conformance.
• Contribute to productivity and skill enhancement to increase margins and drive cost-effective solutions.
• Mentor and groom resources to promote project management best practices and culture.
• Participate in digitalization initiatives to enhance decision-making.
• Lead and participate in Six Sigma projects for workflow and process optimization.
• Drive technical and financial acumen across the organization.
• Lead and drive project coordination across the organization to ensure optimized project execution, business continuity, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to streamline workflows, eliminate bottlenecks, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure seamless integration of project activities with business processes to support long-term sustainability and performance.
• Candidate shall be covered under IA-Program Management Incentive Plan.
  

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/ Instrumentation Engineering is a must.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Leading or Driving Project Management across Industrial Automation Projects.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in engineering and execution of Industrial Automation-based DCS, ESD, and F&G Projects, including EPC engagements and direct customer-facing technical roles.
• Up to 30% domestic travel is required based on project needs.
• PMI Certification or Post-Graduation in Business Management is an advantage.
• Certification in Artificial Intelligence is an advantage.
• Strong technical skills in Safety Systems, Networking and Cybersecurity; certifications in these areas are considered an advantage.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification would be preferred.
  

WE VALUE

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing projects.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to drive results and meet challenging goals
  

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