Program Manager | MNC (Off Role) | Pune

Randstad; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad India is seeking a Program Manager (NPD) for our Pune location to drive Value Package Introduction programs. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule and resources, and ensure customer and business outcomes are achieved across multiple programs.

The role requires 10–12 years of experience in new product development and program management within manufacturing/auto components, with strong leadership, planning, and risk management skills.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent required
• New product development training or experience preferred
• Practical project management experience preferred
• Technical project management/sourcing/supplier quality experience adds weightage

Responsibilities

• Lead VPI programs from inception to completion with cross-functional teams
• Define tangible customer expectations and business outcomes
• Determine scope, schedule, and resources with stakeholders and obtain approval
• Ensure adherence to VPI process and report program performance to senior leadership
• Identify and mitigate program risks and issues; escalate when needed
• Drive cost reduction initiatives to meet customer and business requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional core team to identify risks and resolve issues within timelines

Skills

Stakeholder balancing

Financial acumen

Effective communication

Customer focus

Decision quality

Drives results

Accountability

Trust building

Managing complexity

Planning & alignment

Risk & issue management

Project management

Team building

Adaptation to audience

Technical capabilities

valuing diversity

Education

College/University degree

New product development training/experience

Job description

We are hiring for one of our Multinational client for the role of Program Manager based out at Pune. PFB the details:

Industry: Auto-Component (MNC)

Payroll Company: Randstad India

Location: Pune

Role :VPI Program Manager (NPD Program Manager)

Function :Program Management (Sales & Marketing)

Job Summary:Executes overall program management of small/large scope change(s) (varying complexity & size) and delivers VPI (Value Package Introduction) that meets needs of Customers and business. Partners with business stakeholders to ensure a successful project completion.

Key responsibilities:

• Leads VPI programs with small/large business impact from inception to completion
• Defines tangible and measurable customer expectations and business outcomes, and leads the program(s) to achieve both
• Determines the scope, schedule, and resources with key cross functional, cross-Business Units, and external stakeholders. Obtains stakeholder commitment and approval of the program contract
• Ensures adherence of the program(s) to Value Package Introduction (VPI) process. Tracks and communicates performance against the program contract with senior leadership on an occasional basis. Interfaces and communicates to internal stakeholders on regular basis
• Leads cross-functional identification and mitigation of program risks and issues. Appropriately escalates risks and issues as needed
• Leads cross-functional identification and resolution of program contract changes (scope, schedule, resources). Coaches and develops peer program manager(s) and/or program leader(s). Adopts and shares best practices
• Leads cost reduction initiatives as it part of program to meet customer and business requirements
• Work closely with cross functional core team, identifies risk and issues of the program and work towards the solution of the same within the timeline

Qualification & Competencies:

• Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Financial acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Project Issue and Risk Management - Manages the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and disciplines. Drives actions to minimize, monitor and control risks and issues and to maximize the most positive outcomes possible
• Project Management Establishes and maintains the balance of scope, schedule and resources for a temporary effort (a “project”). Ensures results/impact from temporary effort are fully realized as possible. Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Project Schedule Management - Manages the planned schedule using the recommended schedule management tools and processes to drive completion within the agreed timeline.
• Project Scope Management - Manages a list of project deliverables (scope) using the recommended project management tools and processes to ensure that the project includes all the work required and only the work required to complete the project successfully.
• Builds effective teams & project resource management - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Develops resource (expense and headcount) plans using recommended project management tools and processes to manage resources effectively.
• Adapts to target audience - Explains complex topics (significant technical data, subject matter expertise, etc.) in such a way that the target audience (e.g. sales professionals, customers, training vendors, etc.) can understand, retain, and use the information
• Technical capabilities – Having a knowledgeable understanding of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal forming, precision machining, forging & casting. Capable to understand the basics of engineering validation analytics and generic structural/performance testing
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses , Certifications:

• College, University or equivalent degree required
• Practical Project Management experience preferred
• New product development training / or experience preferred
• Technical Project management/Sourcing/Supplier quality experience is additional weightage

Experience:

10-12 years of relevant new product development experience. Experience with New Product development/Program Management is preferred