Functional Planner - NPD

TVS Motor Company; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TVS Motor Company is looking for a Functional Planner - NPD to join its technology planning team. The role partners with the CTO to translate the technology vision into executable plans, governance mechanisms and measurable outcomes across planning and product development.

The candidate will align strategic priorities with long-range plans, coordinate budget and headcount, track KPIs and deliver insightful leadership reports to drive informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline; MBA or postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• 6–10 years of experience in corporate planning, strategy, program management, product development or technology planning, preferably in automotive or manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis, presentation development and project / portfolio tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the CTO in developing and periodically refreshing the technology roadmap and long-range plan, aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Convert strategic priorities into annual operating plans, milestones, KPIs and clear ownership across functions.
• Coordinate portfolio reviews covering technology programs, product-development initiatives, digital engineering and capability-building projects.
• Prepare concise dashboards, decision notes and review packs for the CTO and leadership forums; track actions to closure.
• Coordinate CAPEX, REVEX and manpower planning with Finance, HR and functional leaders; monitor utilization and variances.
• Identify dependencies, risks and execution gaps across programs and facilitate timely escalation and resolution.
• Drive governance cadence, policy deployment and continuous-improvement initiatives across the technology organization.
• Conduct internal and external benchmarking, synthesize insights and support strategic recommendations.
• Maintain accurate planning data, documentation and audit readiness for relevant governance processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Presentation development

Portfolio tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or postgraduate qualification

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

TVS Motor Company is a reputed two andthree-wheeler manufacturer globally, championing progress through SustainableMobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Hosur, Mysuruand Nalagarh in India and Karawang in Indonesia. Rooted in our 100-year legacyof Trust, Value, and Passion for Customers and Exactness, we take pride inmaking internationally aspirational products of the highest quality throughinnovative and sustainable processes. We are the only two-wheeler company tohave received the prestigious Deming Prize. Our products lead in theirrespective categories in the J.D. Power IQS and APEAL surveys. We have beenranked No. 1 Company in /the J.D. Power Customer Service Satisfaction Surveyfor consecutive four years. Our group company Norton Motorcycles, based in theUnited Kingdom, is one of the most emotive motorcycle brands in the world. Oursubsidiaries in the personal e-mobility space, Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG)and EGO Movement have a leading position in the e-bike market in Switzerland.TVS Motor Company endeavours to deliver the most superior customer experienceacross 80 countries in which we operate.

Job Title / Role: Functional Planner - NPD

1. Role Purpose

Partner with the CTO to translate the technology vision into executable plans, governance mechanisms and measurable outcomes. The role will integrate strategic planning, portfolio tracking, budget coordination and leadership reporting across technology and product-development priorities.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Support the CTO in developing and periodically refreshing the technology roadmap and long-range plan, aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Convert strategic priorities into annual operating plans, milestones, KPIs and clear ownership across functions.
• Coordinate portfolio reviews covering technology programs, product-development initiatives, digital engineering and capability-building projects.
• Prepare concise dashboards, decision notes and review packs for the CTO and leadership forums; track actions to closure.
• Coordinate CAPEX, REVEX and manpower planning with Finance, HR and functional leaders; monitor utilization and variances.
• Identify dependencies, risks and execution gaps across programs and facilitate timely escalation and resolution.
• Drive governance cadence, policy deployment and continuous-improvement initiatives across the technology organization.
• Conduct internal and external benchmarking, synthesize insights and support strategic recommendations.
• Maintain accurate planning data, documentation and audit readiness for relevant governance processes.

3. Key Deliverables / Measures

• Timely completion of strategic plans, review packs and leadership reports.
• Progress against technology roadmap milestones and portfolio KPIs.
• Budget and resource-plan adherence, with early visibility of deviations.
• Closure of review actions, key risks and cross-functional dependencies.
• Quality, accuracy and usefulness of decision-support insights.

4. Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline; MBA or postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• 6–10 years of experience in corporate planning, strategy, program management, product development or technology planning, preferably in automotive or manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis, presentation development and project / portfolio tracking tools.

Functional

Behavioural