Program Manager - Vehicle Development

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited; Chennai; Presencial; INR 2.000.000 - 4.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd is seeking a Program Manager to lead the K2 Platform program, coordinating cross-functional teams, timelines, milestones and deliverables to ensure on-time, on-budget vehicle development.

You will build and maintain real-time dashboards, manage risks, prepare management reviews, and drive PMO initiatives for digital tools, SOP readiness, and gateway approvals while aligning with financial objectives.

Formación

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Automotive, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5–8 years of program or project management experience in automotive/manufacturing.
• End-to-end management of complex product development programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience using PMO tools and dashboards for progress tracking.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and manage timelines, milestones, and deliverables for vehicle development programs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the program lifecycle.
• Lead creation and maintenance of dashboards and reporting for real-time health visibility.
• Update management on critical path developments fortnightly.
• Drive PMO initiatives including engineering portals and digital tools.
• Coordinate with NPD QA for gateway reviews and SOP readiness.
• Evaluate business cases and ensure financial alignment with project goals.
• Prepare management review presentations for senior leadership.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement in PM processes.

Conocimientos

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Delivery focus

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Ownership

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Educación

B.E. in Mechanical/Automotive/Industrial Eng

PMP / PRINCE2 (advantageous)

Herramientas

MS Project

Teamcenter PLM

Descripción del empleo

Program Manager - K2 Platform Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Strategically planning and managing project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time and on-budget completion of vehicle development programs.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the program lifecycle by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to resolve bottlenecks promptly.
• Leading the creation and maintenance of dynamic dashboards and reporting tools that provide real-time visibility into project health, critical paths, and key performance indicators for management review.
• Updating project health status and communicating critical path developments to the management team every fortnight, enabling informed decision-making and proactive issue resolution.
• Driving IT-enabled Project Management Office (PMO) initiatives such as developing engineering release portals, online dashboards, and other digital tools to streamline program tracking and enhance transparency.
• Liaising with the NPD Quality Assurance team to coordinate progress on gateway reviews and secure Start of Production (SOP) clearances, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Maintaining commercial acumen by evaluating and contributing to business cases for new programs, ensuring that financial objectives align with project goals.
• Preparing and delivering comprehensive management review presentations that synthesize progress reports, risk assessments, and strategic plans to senior leadership.
• You will be expected to foster cross-functional collaboration, cultivate a problem-solving mindset within the team, and champion continuous improvement in program management processes, facilitating the successful launch of innovative vehicle products.

Experience

• 5 to 8 years of professional experience in program or project management, ideally within the automotive or related manufacturing sectors.
• End-to-end management of complex product development programs, demonstrating hands-on expertise in planning, executing, and closing projects with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of effectively managing risks, issues, and dependencies in fast-paced environments, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and timelines.
• Demonstrated use of project management tools such as MS Project, with capability to design and maintain project dashboards and reporting systems that track progress against critical milestones.
• Experience collaborating with quality assurance teams to navigate product gateway approvals and SOP readiness checkpoints within a structured development process.
• Acumen in commercial evaluation of programs including understanding financial metrics like Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and payback periods to inform program feasibility and prioritization decisions.
• Previous involvement in delivering presentations and status reports to senior management and executive leadership.
• Competitive knowledge of product lifecycle management and an understanding of design and engineering processes, even if not directly involved in design activities.
• This extensive experiential background will enable the Program Manager to strategically steer projects to successful completions and effectively contribute to product innovation and business growth.

Industry Preferred

• Automotive manufacturing companies specialising in vehicle production, engineering, and new product introductions.
• Tractor and farm equipment manufacturers with experience in program management of large-scale engineering projects.
• Allied sectors related to heavy vehicle production, agricultural machinery, and related industrial machinery companies where complex new product developments are executed.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Automotive, or Industrial Engineering.
• Demonstrable program management experience specifically aligned with new product development initiatives or vehicle program executions.
• Additional certifications in project or program management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) would be advantageous but are not mandatory.

General Requirements

• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to clearly and concisely convey complex information to diverse stakeholders and team members, fostering transparency and collaboration.
• Enabling and Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactive in identifying challenges and enabling solutions through effective collaboration and resourcefulness.
• Strong Attention to Detail: Vigilant in recognizing potential issues early and addressing them before they elevate, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Ownership and Accountability: Demonstrates an end-to-end ownership attitude, taking responsibility for project outcomes while motivating teams to meet deliverables.
• Collaborative Approach: Empathetic to team perspectives and skilled at harmonising diverse viewpoints towards common goals.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with MS Project for scheduling and tracking; familiarity with product lifecycle management processes; basic understanding of engineering design fundamentals (preferred but not mandatory); knowledge of Teamcenter PLM systems beneficial.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We believe that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, creativity, and the overall success of our business.

Our commitment entails:

• Equal Opportunity: Providing fair access to employment opportunities and career development regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background.
• Inclusive Culture: Promoting a work environment where differences are embraced and all voices are heard, ensuring a sense of belonging for all employees.
• Accessible Processes: Implementing recruitment, onboarding, and development practices that support the participation of people with varied abilities and experiences.
• Continuous Learning: Encouraging ongoing awareness, training and education on diversity, equity, and inclusion to build respectful, collaborative teams.

Experience Level Mid Level