Program Management Lead Engineer

Aequs; Belagavi District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequs is seeking a results-driven project coordinator in the aerospace domain to lead planning, execution, and governance of customer projects. You will act as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring timely communication and resolution of issues to meet delivery commitments.

Responsibilities include demand analysis, order and inventory management, and ensuring QMS compliance with AS9100. Strong Excel and SAP skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Project Management with desired Aerospace domain knowledge. PMP certification is an added advantage.
• Proactive and solution-focused.
• Proficiency in Excel and forecasting tools; experience with SAP systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure and should be able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Customer focal: Act as the main liaison between the customer and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of concerns.
• Adapts to diverse client personalities, evolving expectations, and product updates.
• Demand analysis: Analyse historical sales data, market trends, and seasonal patterns to estimate future product demand. Ensure production and supply chain capabilities align with project timelines and delivery expectation.
• Order Management: Continuously track actual demand vs. forecast and adjust plans accordingly to stay agile and responsive
• Inventory Management: Ensure optimal stock levels by balancing supply with anticipated demand, minimizing overstock and stockouts
• Customer Collaboration: Identify potential risks and work with customer upfront to get the orders adjusted to ensure there is no impact on delivery & performance
• QMS: Knowledge of AS9100. Ensure all Project Management QMS procedures are followed for Internal and External Audit readiness
• Shipments: Responsible for daily sales to achieve the budgeted revenue
• Order Tracking: Ensure tracking and updating the shipments status with customers

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Forecasting

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Forecasting tools

SAP

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Overall Functional Scope

1. Project Planning & Coordination
2. Execution & Monitoring
3. Reporting & Documentation
4. Closure & Evaluation

Responsibilities

• Customer focal: Act as the main liaison between the customer and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of concerns.
• Adapts to diverse client personalities, evolving expectations, and product updates.
• Demand analysis: Analyse historical sales data, market trends, and seasonal patterns to estimate future product demand. Ensure production and supply chain capabilities align with project timelines and delivery expectation.
• Order Management: Continuously track actual demand vs. forecast and adjust plans accordingly to stay agile and responsive
• Inventory Management: Ensure optimal stock levels by balancing supply with anticipated demand, minimizing overstock and stockouts
• Customer Collaboration: Identify potential risks and work with customer upfront to get the orders adjusted to ensure there is no impact on delivery & performance
• QMS: Knowledge of AS9100. Ensure all Project Management QMS procedures are followed for Internal and External Audit readiness
• Shipments: Responsible for daily sales to achieve the budgeted revenue
• Order Tracking: Ensure tracking and updating the shipments status with customers

Desired Skills/Competencies

1. Project Management with desired Aerospace domain knowledge. PMP certification is an added advantage
2. Proactive and solution-focused
3. Proficiency in Excel and forecasting tools; experience with SAP systems is a plus.
4. Excellent communication and collaboration skills
5. Comfortable working under pressure and should be able to multitask.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Communication
• Initiation & Planning
• Adaptability & Resilience
• Teamwork & Collaboration