Project Manager NPI - Auto Components Job in Bangalore

Samvith Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Samvith Technologies is seeking a Project Manager for NPI at our Peenya, Bengaluru facility. You will drive end-to-end project execution from order to SOP, ensuring on-time delivery, cost control, and proactive risk management.

The role requires extensive cross-functional leadership and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and 10–15 years of PM experience in manufacturing/ automotive/industrial sectors, with proficiency in MS Project and SAP PS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Production / Industrial or related field)
• 10-15 years of experience in project management, preferably in manufacturing / automotive / industrial products
• Knowledge of project management tools (MS Project, SAP PS, etc.)
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) is an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Plan projects with detailed scope, milestones, deliverables and timelines.
• Lead project execution from order to SOP with timely progress tracking.
• Manage risks, changes, and critical paths to meet milestones.
• Drive cost optimization and ensure target costs before SOP.
• Interface with customers and stakeholders; conduct regular reviews and communicate status.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Risk management

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

SAP PS

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - NPI

Location: Peenya, Bangalore

Working: 6 days a week

We prefer candidates who can join immediately or within 45 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Production / Industrial or related field)
• 10-15years of experience in project management, preferably in manufacturing / automotive / industrial products
• Knowledge of project management tools (MS Project, SAP PS, etc.)
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) is an added advantage

Role Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for end-to-end execution of projects from project order to start of mass production (SOP). The role ensures timely delivery, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and effective stakeholder communication while meeting customer and organizational targets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Kick-Off

• Conduct project kick-off meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Define detailed project plans including scope, milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
• Establish governance structure and conduct stage/gate reviews as per process.

2. Project Execution & Control

• Lead project execution from project order to start of mass production (SOP).
• Monitor project progress against timeline, cost, and quality targets.
• Ensure adherence to critical milestones and customer timelines.
• Drive corrective actions for schedule or cost deviations.

3. Risk & Change Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Monitor critical path and ensure bottlenecks are resolved.
• Manage engineering changes and scope modifications through structured change management process.

4. Cost & Margin Management

• Monitor standard work margins throughout project lifecycle.
• Drive product cost optimization initiatives in coordination with engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure target cost achievement before SOP.

5. Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Act as primary interface for customer communication.
• Conduct recurring review meetings (internal & external).
• Communicate project status, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders and management.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through proactive engagement.

Key Competencies

• Strong project planning and scheduling skills
• Risk management and problem-solving capability
• Cost control and financial awareness
• Cross-functional leadership and coordination
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Decision-making under pressure

Sowmya

Samvith Technologies

9844188855