Senior (5-10 yrs)
Full-time
India
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About the role
Lead and execute global automotive programs while driving digital transformation initiatives such as robotics and IoT integration. Manage multi-million-dollar budgets and ensure compliance with automotive safety standards like APQP and ISO 26262.
What they look for
Project Management
Program Management
Digital Transformation
Agile
Waterfall
Financial Management
New Product Development
Automotive Standards
APQP
ASPICE
ISO 26262
Stakeholder Management
Vendor Management
Product Lifecycle Management
Cross-functional Leadership
IoT
Requirements
Requires proven experience in managing large-scale, high-budget programs within manufacturing or automotive environments. Candidates must possess strong expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, along with technical knowledge of NPD processes.
Full description
- Collaborate with senior executives and board members to define project scope, financial targets, and long-term strategy
- Lead and execute global programs involving design, development, and launch of complex automotive platforms
- Drive digital transformation initiatives such as robotics warehouse transformation, contactless sales, and IoT/cloud integration
- Manage and control multi-million-dollar program budgets, ensuring alignment with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
- Ensure minimal cash flow variance and financial discipline across programs
- Implement and optimize Agile and Waterfall methodologies to improve delivery timelines and resource utilization
- Oversee end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) activities
- Ensure compliance with automotive and safety standards (APQP, ASPICE, ISO 26262)
- Act as the primary point of contact for global clients and partners
- Manage RFQs, SOW closures, and monitor supplier health scorecards
Requirements
- Proven experience in managing large-scale, high-budget programs
- Strong capability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple geographies
- Experience in Digital Transformation initiatives within manufacturing or automotive environments
- Solid understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Expertise in Agile (SAFe, Scrum) and Waterfall project management methodologies
- Strong financial management skills, including handling multi-million-dollar budgets
- Technical knowledge of New Product Development (NPD) processes
- Familiarity with APQP, V-Model, ASPICE, and ISO 26262 safety standards
- Experience in stakeholder management, including senior leadership and global clients
- Ability to manage vendors, RFQs, SOWs, and supplier performance metrics
