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 perks.

Interested?

For more information visit: www.punchpowertrain.com

📌 Project Manager (Pune)
🏢 Punch Powertrain
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