Deputy Manager - NPD Project Management

MAHLE; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE Engine Comp. (IN) in Pithampur, India is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead automotive projects from planning through execution and closure.

You will manage cross-functional teams, monitor budgets, mitigate risks, and report progress to stakeholders, ensuring on-time delivery and quality. The role demands 12–20 years in project management/engineering in automotive, knowledge of IATF 16949, GD&T, APQP, PPAP, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 12–20 years of experience in project management/engineering in automotive.
• Experience with machining precision automotive components (camshaft/crankshaft).
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, GD&T, drawings, APQP, PPAP.
• Fluent English, strong communication and team leadership.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedule, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and close projects on time, within budget and quality standards.
• Manage project teams, monitor progress, mitigate risks, and report to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with regional and international colleagues; provide updates.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in handling pricing and customer data.
• Escalation to management when required; act as single point of contact for PM.
• Control budgets and costs; track expenses and address deviations.
• Interact with customers to gather requirements and update project status.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Customer focus

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PPT

SAP

Job description

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Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility

Your Contribution

• Responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality & Customer standards.


• Manage project teams, monitor progress, mitigate risks, and communicate with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.


• Working in coordination with other regional and international colleagues and providing them with regular updates.


• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in handling pricing and customer-related data.


• In time Escalation process is to be followed to management level.


• Handling the customers as a single point of contact for project management.


• Budget & Cost Control: Managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and addressing deviations.


• Interaction with customers for understanding the requirements & updating the status of projects.

Your Experience and Qualification

• Minimum 12 to 20 years’ experience in project management / Engineering role in automotive industry.


• Prefer the knowledge and experience of machining precision automotive components, like Camshaft, Crankshaft etc….


• Preference will be given for the knowledge of critical assembly process (like assembled camshaft or other automotive assemblies)


• Involvement / experience in domestic or international relocation activity for machining plant.


• Knowledge of IATF 16949, GD&T, drawings, APQP, PPAP etc.…


• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent organization time-management abilities.


• Ability to drive the team to achieve the goal.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Strong computer skills, including MS office – Tools like, Strong Excel knowledge and data management skill, PPT, SAP.


• Excellent communication skills:(written and verbal) to effectively convey information to stakeholders and team members.Fluent written and spoken English.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills:prioritizing tasks and managing multiple projects simultaneously.


• Problem-solving and analytical skills:to identify issues and develop effective solutions.


• Leadership and interpersonal skills:to motivate and guide teams, build relationships, and manage conflict.


• Customer focused, results oriented & logical thinker

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.

#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

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Facts about the job

Entry level: Experienced hires

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: Product Management

Department: BU1 Powertrain and Charging

Location: Pithampur, IN

Company: MAHLE Engine Comp. (IN)

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.