Program Manager

Talentcoup; Mysuru; In loco; INR 1.800.000 - 2.500.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Talentcoup seeks a Program Manager / Senior Program Manager (Defence and Aerospace) to lead customer program execution across hoses, tubes, ducts, tie-rods, and sheet metal assemblies. Drive readiness from FAI to serial production while delivering On-Time Delivery, Quality, and profitability.

You will plan and coordinate across functions, manage IMS schedules, and implement APQP/AS9145 workflows with RCCA for continuous improvement.

Competenze

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering; MBA/PMP an added advantage.
• Experience: 6–12 years in aerospace or precision manufacturing program management.
• Domain: sheet metal assemblies, tube bending, ducting, brazing, welding and structural components.

Mansioni

• Lead end-to-end transition of aerospace programs from design reviews and FAI builds to series production.
• Maintain IMS schedules and track progress; identify bottlenecks and drive recovery actions.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain and Quality to close open points.

Conoscenze

Cross-functional leadership

Structured problem-solving

Customer interface

Program management

Risk management

Formazione

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Aerospace

MBA/PMP certification (advantage)

Strumenti

AS9100

APQP

AS9145

FAI

MS Project

ERP/MRP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and result-oriented Program Manager / Senior Program Manager (Defence and Aerospace) to join this role, you will lead customer program execution and cross-functional coordination across aerospace product lines, including hoses, tubes, ducts, tie-rods, and sheet metal assemblies. You will be responsible for driving program readiness from First Article Inspection (FAI) build through to serial production while delivering key target metrics across On-Time Delivery (OTD), Quality, and Program Profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Planning & Execution:
  
  • Lead end-to-end transition of aerospace programs from initial design reviews and FAI builds to series production.
  • Build, maintain, and enforce disciplined adherence to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for all assigned programs.
  • Track plan-vs-actual progress, identify potential bottlenecks early, and execute timely recovery actions to meet customer delivery commitments.
• NPI & Quality Governance:
  
  • Execute New Product Introduction (NPI) workflows in compliance with APQP and AS9145 frameworks.
  • Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to resolve execution open points.
  • Implement Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) and continuously improve operational predictability.
• Customer Relationship Management:
  
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customer program reviews, technical reviews, and progress tracking.
  • Provide transparent communication, manage customer expectations, and handle escalations promptly to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Cost & Commercial Support:
  
  • Monitor program execution against baseline budgets to maintain gross margin targets and limit cost variances.
  • Support internal costing teams with execution feasibility, timeline estimates, and capacity assessments for RFQ reviews.
  • Identify value engineering (VA/VE) and continuous improvement opportunities to drive annual cost savings.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering (MBA/PMP certification is an added advantage).
• Experience: 612 years of hands-on program/project management experience in Aerospace or Precision Manufacturing.
• Domain Knowledge: Direct exposure to manufacturing processes involving sheet metal assemblies, tube bending, ducting, brazing, welding, and structural components.
• Standards & Tools: Strong working knowledge of AS9100, APQP, AS9145 (PPAP), FAI, MS Project, ERP/MRP systems, and risk management frameworks.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional cross-functional leadership, structured problem-solving, and strong customer interface skills.