- Own and manage project execution, ensuring delivery of scope, cost, quality, timing, and performance targets.
- Define, validate, and maintain project plans, milestones, deliverables, and gate review requirements.
- Lead cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Materials, Finance, Maintenance, and Operations.
- Manage project budgets, capital investments, launch costs, purchased materials, and resource allocation to meet financial objectives.
- Drive achievement of approved business targets, including profitability, ROI, and customer commitments.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving issues and roadblocks.
- Facilitate regular program reviews, customer meetings, executive reviews, and cross-functional team discussions.
- Serve as the primary customer interface and lead customer-facing activities, including APQP and product launch reviews.
- Ensure all internal and external documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time.
- Support launch readiness activities and lead post-launch stabilization to ensure delivery, quality, and cost targets are sustained.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related discipline.




- Master's degree or advanced business/engineering qualification preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing industry experience; plant experience preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of Program/Project Management experience.
- Minimum 3 years of leadership or cross-functional team management experience.

Key Skills

- Program and Project Management
- Product Launch & APQP Management
- Budgeting and Financial Acumen
- Resource and Risk Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Data Analysis and Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Management
- Excellent Communication and Influencing Skills

Core Competencies

- Strategic Thinking: Develop and execute plans focused on quality, operational excellence, and zero-defect performance.
- People Development: Coach and develop talent while supporting succession planning and team growth.
- Decision Quality: Apply analytical thinking, quality tools, and data-driven decision-making to solve complex problems.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: Build solid relationships across all organizational levels and manage challenging situations with professionalism.
- Customer Focus: Establish trusted customer partnerships and consistently deliver solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.

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📌 Assistant Manager - Program management (India)
🏢 BorgWarner
📍 India