Program Planning & Execution
Lead end-to-end program management activities from customer nomination to SOP (Start of Production).
Develop and track detailed project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation plans.
Ensure timely completion of project activities as per customer and organizational requirements.
Monitor program health and escalate critical issues proactively.

Customer Interface Management
Act as the primary point of contact between customers and internal functions.
Coordinate customer requirements, engineering changes, timelines, and status updates.
Participate in customer reviews, program meetings, and launch readiness assessments.
Ensure achievement of customer milestones and satisfaction targets.

Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Manufacturing teams.
Drive project reviews and ensure closure of action items.
Facilitate smooth communication across all stakeholders.

Recent Product Development (NPD)
Manage APQP activities and ensure successful product industrialization.
Track prototype development, testing, validation,



and production readiness.
Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements and automotive standards.

Risk & Change Management
Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
Monitor engineering changes and assess impact on cost, timing, and quality.
Drive issue resolution through structured problem-solving methodologies.

Budget & Cost Management
Monitor project budgets and program profitability.
Track investment requirements, tooling costs, and project expenditures.
Collaborate with Finance and Procurement teams for cost optimization initiatives.

Launch Management
Ensure successful product launch as per agreed timelines.
Coordinate readiness reviews covering quality, manufacturing, logistics, and supplier preparedness.
Track launch issues and ensure timely closure.

Reporting & Governance
Prepare and present program status reports to management and customers.
Develop dashboards highlighting project progress, risks, quality, cost, and timing.

📌 Asst Manager / Dy Manager Program Pune (India)
🏢 Tata AutoComp
📍 India