Program Management Leader

Tata Electronics; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics Private Limited is seeking a results-driven senior program leader to drive the PMO and oversee complex, multi-site customer-facing programs from concept through launch. The role emphasizes governance, data-driven improvements, and cross-functional leadership across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations.

You will mentor a global team, manage large budgets, and ensure adherence to industry standards while expanding a unified product lifecycle management approach

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; PMP/Lean Six Sigma/APICS desirable.
• 10+ years in program management or related leadership role.
• Experience building global PMOs and managing diverse teams.
• Experience with product lifecycle management across sites and NPI.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the PMO and ensure programs align with business objectives.
• Develop and deploy program management practices and governance.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple customer-facing programs across the product lifecycle.
• Manage budgets, resources, timelines, and risks to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead and mentor a global team of program managers across functions and geographies.
• Establish training programs to improve skills and productivity in launches.
• Monitor performance via metrics, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive process optimization and data-driven improvements for efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Act as primary contact for key customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations to unify lifecycle processes.
• Ensure adherence to standards, compliance, and quality benchmarks.
• Install and maintain a common PPM architecture across sites.
• Set strategic direction and align a global organization.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Metrics & governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust. Tata Electronics is redefining the EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) landscape by delivering innovative consumer electronics products, services and solutions. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, product reliability, and driving business growth, join us to help shape the future of electronics manufacturing.

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional to lead complex programs and build strong client relationships. Join Tata Electronics to lead transformative programs that drive strategic business growth and customer excellence. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional results, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and guidance for the PMO, ensuring all programs align with Tata Electronics’ overall business and customer objectives.
• Develop and deploy best-in-class program management practices, fostering global adoption and governance of new product development processes.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple customer-facing programs spanning the entire product lifecycle, from concept through launch and continuous improvement.
• Manage program budgets, resources, timelines, and risks to ensure successful and on-time delivery.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of program managers across diverse functions and geographies.
• Establish comprehensive training programs to enhance team skills and productivity, driving improvements in product launch timeframes.
• Monitor program performance through key metrics, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement, leveraging data-driven insights to increase operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Act as a primary point of contact for key customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, expectation management, and timely resolution of issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations to integrate diverse business units into a unified product lifecycle management process.
• Ensure all programs adhere to relevant industry standards, compliance requirements, and quality benchmarks.
• Install and maintain a common Project Portfolio Management (PPM) architecture across all operational sites.
• Ability to set strategic direction, inspire teams, and drive alignment across a global organization.
• Proven expertise in managing complex, multi-faceted programs with a customer-facing focus.
• Strong capability to analyze metrics, forecast outcomes, and make informed decisions that drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled at working in a matrixed environment, building strong cross-functional relationships, and managing diverse teams.
• A relentless focus on process optimization, quality assurance, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or APICS are highly desirable.

Desired Experience Level

• 10+ years of experience in program management or a related leadership role, ideally within the consumer electronics, contract manufacturing, or EMS industries.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing global PMOs and leading professional services teams.
• Proven track record in overseeing product lifecycle management across multiple sites and integrating diverse business divisions into a singular NPI process.
• Experience working with OEMs, contract manufacturers, and global supply chain teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.