Head of Project Management Office - Product Development

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited; Math; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited seeks a strategic Head of PMO for Product Development to lead governance, tracking, and executive reporting across the product portfolio. You will own the delivery governance for multiple programs, ensuring time, cost, quality, and performance targets are met through rigorous controls and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 12+ years of PMO leadership, MBA preferred, and a track record of successful product launches.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in PMO leadership roles.
• MBA or equivalent business qualification preferred.
• Strong governance and portfolio management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and execution monitoring across the Product Development portfolio.
• Establish and drive project management frameworks for planning, milestones, risks, and resources.
• Provide enterprise-level visibility with actionable insights on program health, risks, and dependencies.
• Drive schedule adherence, budget control, quality compliance, and launch readiness across platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Program management

Risk management

Strategic planning

Education

MBA

Job description

Head - PMO Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Head - PMO (Product Development)

Role Purpose

Lead the PMO function for Product Development, acting as the central control tower for all programs and platforms, ensuring adherence to Time, Cost, Quality, and Performance targets through rigorous governance, tracking, risk management, and executive reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead governance and execution monitoring across the entire Product Development portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic roadmaps.
• Establish and drive robust project management frameworks covering planning, milestone management, gateway reviews, resource deployment, risk management, and performance tracking.
• Own enterprise-level visibility of all development programs and provide leadership with accurate, actionable insights on project health, risks, dependencies, and critical decision points.
• Drive schedule adherence, budget control, quality compliance, and launch readiness across all platforms, aggregate programs, variants, and technology projects.
• Conduct periodic deep-dive reviews of programs to identify execution risks, productivity gaps, technical concerns, and organizational bottlenecks.
• Act as the escalation authority for critical program issues, ensuring timely intervention and resolution through cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead resource and capacity planning across Product Development functions, ensuring optimal utilization and alignment with business priorities.
• Own financial governance for development budgets and Capex, ensuring effective allocation, utilization, and control of investments.
• Facilitate executive reviews, governance councils, and portfolio reviews, providing concise recommendations and recovery plans where required.
• Drive risk anticipation and mitigation through strong program controls, predictive monitoring, and recovery management practices.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Purchasing, and Program Teams to ensure seamless execution and successful product launches.
• Champion continuous improvement, PMO maturity, governance excellence, and deployment of best-in-class project management practices.
• SOP and governance ownership
• Process audits and adherence monitoring
• Thought leadership for new processes
• Experience 12+ years
• Industry Preferred Qualifications MBA
• General Requirements

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to your teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.

Experience Level Senior Level