Project Senior SME

Castrol; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Castrol is seeking a Project Senior SME for the Competitiveness & Transformation group. Based in Pune, you will drive cross-functional projects to improve efficiency, productivity, and long-term performance across Castrol's supply chain and operations.

You will partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing, Technology and regional leaders to identify and deliver value. The role requires a strong background in project management, agile working environments, and the ability to influence senior

Qualifications

• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in agile working environments and applying agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work in a matrix organisation.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and deliver measurable outcomes in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support projects focused on driving competitiveness and transformation for one of Castrol's Performance Units (PUs).
• Support the execution of the C&T agenda, including PCC, OCC, Industrialization and Transformation.
• Improve the competitiveness and efficiency of Castrol supply chain by ensuring projects are executed at PU level with pace.
• Collaborate with C&T colleagues within PU and globally to ensure handover and continuity as projects progress.
• Support the ideation process to build a pipeline of opportunities for Competitiveness & Transformation.
• Adopt project management best practices to manage timelines, risks, interdependencies, and budgets.
• Work closely with stakeholders in Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing, Technology and PUs to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Support tracking of value delivery and status reporting for Team, Project Governance and Leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Castrol is one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, serving customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Castrol brands are recognised globally for their premium quality and high performance, shaped by the company’s commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology. With products sold in more than 150 countries, Castrol has helped keep things moving on roads and racetracks, air, sea, and space for over 125 years.

Whether you're just starting out or ready for your next big move, you're in the right place to explore an exciting career with Castrol.

Job Description

About the team

The Project Senior SME is part of the Competitiveness & Transformation (C&T) organization and plays a key role in driving strategic initiatives that enhance cost competitiveness, operational excellence, and transformation outcomes across Castrol's European Performance Units. The role supports the Europe geography and partners closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Marketing, Technology, and regional business leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver value creation opportunities that improve efficiency, productivity, and long-term business performance.

Key tasks

• Lead or support projects focused on driving competitiveness & transformation for one of Castrol's Performance Units (PUs)
• Support the execution of the C&T agenda, including PCC (Product Cost Competitiveness), OCC (Operational Cost Competitiveness), Industrialization and Transformation.
• Improve the competitiveness and efficiency of Castrol supply chain by ensuring projects are executed at PU level effectively and with maximum pace to capture value.
• Collaborate with C&T colleagues within PU and global to ensure effective handover and continuity as projects progress through their lifecycle.
• Support the C&T ideation process to build a continual pipeline of opportunities for Competitiveness & Transformation
• Adopt project management best practice to manage timelines/milestones, risks, interdependencies, resources, budgets and value delivery,
• Work closely with stakeholders in Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing, Technology and Performance Units to ensure cross functional alignment and maximize potential for project success
• Support effective tracking of value delivery and status reporting for Team, Project Governance and Leadership.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Business Transformation, or related environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects focused on cost reduction, productivity improvement, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in agile working environments and applying agile methodologies.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work successfully in a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and deliver measurable business outcomes in complex operational environments.

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