Head - NPI & PM

Mployee.me; Pune District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

Dynamic & supportive work environment

Career advancement pathways

Job summary

Aggreko in Pune seeks an experienced Head - NPI & PM to lead multiple programs from prototype to mass production, coordinating engineering, procurement and manufacturing to meet global strategies.

You will drive NPI governance, phase-gate exits, and seamless product transitions while managing techno-commercial changes, DIFOT metrics, and risk mitigation. This role focuses on leadership and talent development within a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 18+ years of experience; MBA preferred.
• Experience in Manufacturing Industry - Automotive, Heavy Engineering, Industrial, Mining.
• Strong ERP and project/program management skills.
• Experience in cost control, SCM, Make-or-buy.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and govern robust New Product Introduction (NPI) frameworks from prototype to mass production.
• Lead alignment across engineering, operations, procurement, and external contract manufacturers for readiness.
• Manage end-to-end engineering change process while tracking Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) metrics to meet DIFOT targets.
• Identify bottlenecks early; implement rapid corrective actions and mitigation plans.
• Serve as primary focal point for programs; lead reviews with stakeholders and executives.

Skills

NPI program mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

ERP experience

Cost control

Project management

Multistakeholder mgmt

Education

Engineering degree

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as an experienced Head - NPI & PM. The incumbent will be responsible to lead the multiple program/projects across functions to ensure the timely delivery of results as per business strategy. The incumbent needs to collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and other partner function at local and group level to drive the seamless planning and execution. Going forward, multiple variants of existing product line and new products will also be introduced in the same facility. This role requires a strong execution ability in program related to setting of global engineering and procurement hub, cost optimization local/global sourcing projects and product ionisation of the new products as per the requirements.

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What You’ll Do

• End-to-End NPI & Phase-Gate Governance: Establish, implement, and govern robust New Product Introduction (NPI) frameworks from prototype to mass production - managing master schedules, critical paths, and phase-gate exit criteria in alignment with global operations strategy.
• Cross-Functional & Partner Build Readiness: Lead alignment across engineering, operations, procurement, and external contract manufacturers to ensure complete operational readiness and seamless product transitions.
• Techno-Commercial Change & Delivery Excellence (QCD / DIFOT): Manage the end-to-end engineering change process while tracking and optimising Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) metrics to consistently achieve Delivered-In-Full-On-Time (DIFOT) and budget targets.
• Proactive Risk Mitigation & Issue Resolution: Identify technical, operational, and supply chain bottlenecks early; implement rapid corrective actions and structured mitigation plans to prevent milestone slippage.
• Single Point of Contact (SPOC) & Executive Governance: Serve as the primary focal point for all assigned programs, leading stakeholder, functional, and executive reviews while maintaining clear visibility on program health, risks, and milestone documentation.
• Talent Development & Succession Planning: Upskill and mentor team members, cultivate cross-functional business acumen, and build robust organizational capability and succession pipelines for critical roles.

You Are

• Proven experience working in Manufacturing Industry - Automotive, Heavy Engineering, Industrial, Mining
• Engineer by qualification with 18 years and above experience, MBA preferred
• Engineering, Manufacturing, Program/New Product Introduction Management Background
• Hand-on experience on ERP and Project/Program management techniques
• Product cost, SCM, Make or buy, Cost control experience
• Techno-Commercial experience and mindset
• Familiarity with Matrix organization and reporting structure
• International & multi-stakeholders management exposure
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and computer technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and managerial attributes.
• Good organizational and time-management skills

What You’ll Get

• A full-time role based in Pune.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits
• Dynamic & Supportive Work Environment: Thrive in an innovative and forward-thinking culture that values your expertise and will foster professional growth.
• Accelerate your career with dedicated pathways for advancement, access to specialised training programs and ample opportunities for skill enhancement.

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.