Assistant Manager Program Management

MSA Global Technology And Engineering; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Global Technology And Engineering in Bengaluru seeks a seasoned Program Manager to own end-to-end program execution across aerospace/defense initiatives. You will manage schedules, costs, and revenue, coordinating with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires leadership in process improvement, risk reviews at CXO/Board level, and willingness to travel internationally for program reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience owning end-to-end program schedule, cost, and delivery for aerospace/defense programs.
• Ability to present program status and risk at CXO/board level, with cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program schedule, cost, and delivery performance for assigned customer programs.
• Track program financials, revenue, and cost control in alignment with the Annual Operating Plan.
• Manage purchase orders end-to-end, including risk analysis, logistics coordination, and revenue management.
• Drive First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP processes for new manufacturing parts through to customer acceptance.
• Coordinate capex investments for production line expansion, tracking yield and throughput improvement targets.

Skills

Program management

Data-driven decisions

Dashboards

International travel

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Industry Background Strongly Preferred

• Experience in aerospace & defence precision manufacturing, or a Tier 1 / large Tier 2 supplier environment (aerospace or precision industrial) will be strongly preferred.
• Direct exposure to detail parts, structures, or complex machined component programs for OEMs such as Airbus, Boeing or Embraer, etc.
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior exposure to Boeing supply chain programs, quality requirements, or program reviews.

Program & Quality Systems Knowledge

• Working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, and First Article Inspection (FAI) processes for new part introduction.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949 quality systems and process discipline.
• Comfortable working within a structured, documented, zero-defect manufacturing culture.

Program Management Scope

• Ability to independently own program P&L visibility — cost tracking, revenue control, and alignment to the Annual Operating Plan.
• Experience managing purchase orders, risk analysis, and revenue/contract management across a multi-part program.
• Demonstrated ability to run CXO / Board-level program reviews and manage 20+ cross-functional stakeholders.
• Comfortable representing the company at customer sites for program reviews, milestone alignment, and risk mitigation discussions.

Supply Chain & Planning

• Experience with demand forecasting, SKU/part-level production planning, and supplier coordination at scale.
• Track record of driving supplier-side process improvement (Kaizen or equivalent) to reduce shortages and lead time.
• Exposure to capex project coordination for production line expansion or capacity/yield improvement.

Leadership Style & Mindset

• Data-driven decision maker, comfortable building dashboards (Excel / Power BI) for real-time program and production tracking.
• A systems builder who documents process and drives accountability rather than relying on informal follow-ups.
• Willing to travel to customer sites internationally for program reviews as required.
• Stable career history preferred; frequent job changes will be viewed as a concern.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Execution

• Own end-to-end program schedule, cost, and delivery performance for assigned customer programs.
• Track program financials, revenue, and cost control in alignment with the Annual Operating Plan.
• Manage purchase orders end-to-end, including risk analysis, logistics coordination, and revenue management.

2. New Part Introduction & Quality

• Drive First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP processes for new manufacturing parts through to customer acceptance.
• Coordinate with quality and engineering teams to resolve program-level non-conformances and audit findings.
• Support customer and internal audits as the program's primary point of coordination.

3. Supply Chain & Production Planning

• Forecast demand and coordinate production planning across program SKUs.
• Lead process improvement (Kaizen) initiatives to reduce supplier-end shortages and improve on-time delivery.
• Coordinate capex investments for production line expansion, tracking yield and throughput improvement targets.

4. Stakeholder & Customer Management

• Act as the program's primary interface with customers on schedule, quality, and technical matters.
• Prepare and conduct CXO / Board-level program management reviews.
• Represent MSA at customer program reviews, including international travel where required.

5. Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Build and maintain dashboards for real-time production and program tracking (Excel / Power BI).
• Report program health, risks, and milestones to plant and Group leadership with clarity and accountability.

Champion Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement practices across the program lifecycle.