Project Manager

Punch Powertrain NV; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Growth opportunities

Creativity and initiative space

Attractive salary package

Job summary

Punch Powertrain NV is seeking an experienced Automotive Project Manager in India, Maharashtra, to drive customer programs from concept to production launch and ramp-up. You will lead meetings, manage risks, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

Strong experience in APQP/PPAP and automotive processes, plus English fluency, is required. Role demands collaboration with internal teams and external partners, with a focus on maintaining documentation, traceability, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in project/program management within automotive industry (OEM/Tier 1/2)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics preferred)
• Understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, IATF 16949, ASPICE
• Experience leading programs from concept through SOP in customer-facing roles
• Willingness to travel to customer and supplier sites as required
• Professional fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned customer programs from concept through production launch and initial ramp-up.
• Support and lead customer meetings, technical reviews, gate reviews, and program status updates.
• Manage customer expectations, escalating risks and issues timely and transparently.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and sub-contractors to align timing, cost, and technical requirements.
• Identify cross-functional dependencies and resolve conflicts in priorities or resources.
• Chair regular internal core team meetings and track actions to closure.
• Align stakeholder expectations with program scope, timing, and budget throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide regular program status reporting to management and leadership teams.
• Track program budget, timing, and technical performance against targets (QCT).
• Ensure program documentation is complete and compliant with standards (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, ASPICE).
• Own and maintain project documentation (plans, meeting minutes, risk logs, reviews, gate packages).
• Ensure traceability of decisions, changes and approvals across the lifecycle.
• Prepare and present program reviews to internal management and customers as required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

SAP

Job description

Automotive Project Manager

Job content

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer programs from concept/quotation phase through production launch and initial ramp-up.
• Support and lead customer meetings, technical reviews, gate reviews, and program status updates.
• Manage customer expectations proactively, escalating risks and issues in a timely and transparent manner.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure alignment on timing, cost, and technical requirements.
• Identify cross-functional dependencies and resolve conflicts in priorities or resources.
• Chair regular internal core team meetings and track open actions to closure.
• Align stakeholder expectations with program scope, timing, and budget throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide regular program status reporting to management and leadership teams.
• Track program budget, timing, and technical performance against targets (quality, cost, timing - QCT).
• Ensure program documentation is complete, current, and compliant with applicable standards (e.g., IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, ASPICE).
• Own and maintain all relevant program documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, risk logs, technical reviews, and gate review packages.
• Ensure traceability of decisions, changes, and approvals throughout the program lifecycle.
• Prepare and present program reviews to internal management and customers as required.

Your profile

• Senior Experience: 6+ years of experience in project/program management within the automotive industry (OEM, Tier 1, or Tier 2 supplier environment).
• Educational Foundation:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics preferred).
• Solid understanding of automotive product development processes (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, IATF 16949, ASPICE).
• Experience managing programs from concept through SOP in a customer-facing role.
• EV/Hybrid Domain Knowledge: Specific experience in working with electrified/hybrid powertrains, including EV motors, Battery Management, and Hybrid/DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission) powertrains is nice to have.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or automotive-specific program management certification is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and priorities.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, SAP) and standard documentation/reporting tools (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to make data-driven decisions under time pressure.
• Willingness to travel to customer and supplier sites as required.
• Professional fluency in English is must.

Our offer

• You will join a respected company with an outspoken international orientation in the challenging world of automotive industry.
• We offer a dynamic work environment, the chance to grow within the company and to develop your competences in new technologies.
• You can count on motivated colleagues, professional space for creativity and initiative and short communication lines.
• We provide a congestion-free access and an attractive salary package with all kinds of fringe benefits.