Program Manager

Lead the programs coordinating with all functions, Own the budget , timelines and drive the new product Introduction cycle. This role will facilitate the successful NPI launch on time for the hybrids ( Solar , Battery based solutions)

Responsibilities:-

• Understand product requirements, derive design scope, breakdown requirements to tasks to manage.
• Proactively develop, maintain, drive, and communicate project timelines to broader cross-functional team.
• Lead and drive the program with timelines and accountable for budget.
• Manage product risk & changes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Periodic dashboard updates on program status
• Demonstrate Cost-out mind set on the product design during the NPI program life cycle.
• Identify and evaluate sources of new product parts in partnership with Sourcing
• Work with Manufacturing to understand production issues, facilitate to resolve product issues with the help of design team
• Lead & facilitate design reviews, track formal actions to closure
• Smooth transition of product solution to projects team
• Understand fleet issues, perform root cause analysis & facilitate design team for resolution
• Ensure continuous communication and update to all stakeholders
• Continuously evaluate the program lessons learned, both during project gates and after milestones and delivery
• Support organizational continuous quality improvement processes to reduce defects in parts, repairs, and service.
• Other responsibilities include working closely with Product Management, Sales, Design Consultancies, Marketing Communications, Supply Chain, Suppliers, and Customer Support to deliver winning product that ensure incremental revenue, customer satisfaction, time to market, and margin goals are met.

Qualifications:-

• Mandatory – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering with passion in program management
• Mandatory – 5-7 years of Program Management experience preferably from managing renewables based NPI programs
• Mandatory – Certified in project management tools PMP or Prince2

Desired Characteristics:-

• Good IT skills and Experience with the Microsoft packages, PLM, SAP or equivalent EPR knowledge
• Ability to recognize UL, IEC, ISO standards & understand EU & NA regulatory requirements
• Task management using JIRA, Confluence, Scrum
• Program Schedule management using Smart sheet, MS Projects or similar
• DMAIC process, FMEA, 8D, Fish bone analysis

Location:-

• Chennai, India.

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