Assistant Manager - Supply Chain Program Management

Nextpower; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NextPower, based in Hyderabad, India, is seeking an Assistant Manager for Supply Chain Program Management (NPI). You will drive new product development, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage external suppliers to ensure high-quality solar and control software solutions.

The role requires 8–10 years in PM/NPI, with 3–4 years in PM, and hands-on experience in tooling or steel parts manufacturing. Strong communication and leadership are essential to succeed in a fast-paced, global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or MBA in Operations or related discipline.
• Overall 8–10 years of experience and minimum 3–4 years in Program Management or Project Management in NPI domain.
• Steel parts manufacturing or Tooling knowledge/experience.
• Experience in working with international teams and suppliers.
• Knowledge of project management application JIRA is preferable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plan with activity drill down for new product development (Work Breakdown Structure).
• Coordinate day-to-day activities to deliver projects and deliverables on time.
• Develop prioritization, milestones, deliverables and success criteria.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors to review task plans and deliverables.
• Provide recommendations balancing quality, speed to market, cost reduction, and constructability.
• Host recurring project meetings and deliver status updates to stakeholders.
• Identify potential failures, initiate corrective actions and manage risks.
• Verify modifications reflected in system before tooling/part ordering.
• Manage external dependencies and logistics; ensure feasibility studies, estimates, quotes, and purchases for capital equipment.

Skills

Project management

JIRA

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical Engineering

MBA in Operations

Tools

Excel

PPT

Job description

Job Description:

Assistant Manager - Supply Chain Program Management (NPI)

Job Description

At NextPower, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and control software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

As a company driving the clean energy transition, sustainability is not just a word. It’s a core part of our business and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations. Make your mark with NextPower. Watch this video to learn why NextPower is more than just a place to work.

The Assistant Manager - Supply chain Program Management (NPI) position will be based in Hyderabad, India. In this position, you will report to the Senior Manager – Program Management and will be responsible for facilitating NextPower’s Product Development. He/she ensures that NextPower’s products and installation out-perform customer expectations, are of the highest quality possible, and develops customer loyalty by optimizing the product to meet customer needs and providing great technical support services on the NextPower product.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance.

Here is a glimpse of what you will do:

• Project plan development with activity drill down for new product development. (Work Breakdown Structure)
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities required to deliver all projects and deliverables on time.
• Develop the overall prioritization, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams (i.e. product management, engineering, quality, project engineering, applications engineering) and vendors to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items.
• Providing recommendations based on product development expertise with focus guided by balancing quality, speed to market, cost reduction, and constructability.
• Host recurring project meetings and deliver status updates to all stakeholders
• Identifying potential failures, initiating appropriate corrective actions and managing risks to the programme’s successful outcome
• Checking for associated documents creation & transfer from owner to user.
• Ensuring material or part sample evaluation (FAI, Load Test & FFF) and new part qualification (FAA) completion.
• To check for all modifications reflected in system before moving to tooling / part ordering.
• Manage external dependencies and logistics
• Feasibility study, estimate, quote, evaluate, specify and purchase capital equipment and tooling for new programs or modifications to existing programs to budget.
• Support product development, sales, and marketing as requested

Here is some of what you will need (required):

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering / MBA in Operations or a related discipline.
• Overall (8-10) years of experience and Minimum 3-4 years of experience in Program Management or Project Management in NPI domain.
• Steel parts manufacturing or Tooling knowledge / experience.
• Experience in working with international teams and suppliers.
• Knowledge of project management application JIRA is preferable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Here are a few of our preferred experiences

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with proven management experience
• Knowledge of PV technology and its applications is preferred
• Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management
• Self-starting mindset, attention to details.
• Intermediate to Advance excel skills (familiar with formula VLOOKUP, sum if, etc.), and PPT.

NextPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NextPower does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status or any other status protected by law.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

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