Program Manager

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Program Manager to support schedules, risks and actions while maintaining control documents and revisions. You will coordinate PM training, assist with process improvements and develop Power BI reports for capital projects.

The role requires 12–16 years of program management experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and fluency in English with strong communication and customer-focus skills. Flexible hours welcomed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management or manufacturing discipline.
• 12 to 16 years of professional experience in program management.
• Working knowledge of project management software.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.
• Self-motivated, independent thinker with strong customer focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Program/Project Managers on schedules, risks, issues, action items, and tool use.
• Coordinate Program Management training program logistics.
• Initiate workflow approval, revision management, and notifications to stakeholders.
• Assist with business process document maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain capital Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings; document minutes.
• Track milestones, deliverables, risks, issues and actions; provide status updates.
• Maintain project documentation, records and reporting dashboards.
• Support budget tracking, expense monitoring and procurement activities.
• Coordinate communication among project team members, vendors and stakeholders.
• Escalate issues and ensure compliance with PM methodologies and policies.
• Prepare reports, presentations and project-related correspondence.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Independent thinker

Fluent English

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management or manufacturing discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader,Kennametal Inc.delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive.Kennametalgenerated$2.1 billionin revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more atwww.kennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Program manager:

• Support Program / Project Managers on maintenance of project schedules, risks, issues, action items, and tool use.
• Coordinate Project Management training program logistics.
• Initiate workflow approval, execute revision management, and provide revision notifications to all stakeholders for control documents.
• Assist with business process document maintenance and continuous improvement as needed.
• Develop and maintain all capital Power Bi reports.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings, including preparing agendas and documenting meeting minutes.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, and action items.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation, records, and reporting dashboards.
• Support budget tracking, expense monitoring, and procurement activities.
• Coordinate communication among project team members, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Follow up on assigned tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Identify potential project risks or roadblocks and escalates issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with organizational project management methodologies, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with change management processes, including documenting scope changes and approvals.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and project-related correspondence.
• Support resource allocation and project onboarding activities.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management or manufacturing discipline required.
• Experience: 12 to 16 years
• Working knowledge of project management software.
• Self-motivated and independent thinker.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong competency in customer focus (both internal and external) to ensure deliverables are met.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and demonstrated ability to learn other business software.
• Flexible working hours to align with key geographic regions.
• Fluent in English.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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