Responsibilities / Tasks Role Purpose The Strategic Project Manager will drive end-to-end execution of Pharma BU’s India 2.0 agenda — turning strategy into prioritized programs, shipped outcomes, measurable value, and institutionalized ways of working. The role acts as the execution engine and governance anchor, ensuring cross-functional alignment across Product Management, Engineering/R&D;, Localization, Procurement, Quality/Regulatory, Manufacturing/Partners, Digital/Automation, Order-to-Delivery, and Service. Core mission: Deliver profitable growth + speed + competitiveness through a structured portfolio of initiatives (localization, product/solution fit, cost-out, supply readiness, service capability, digital/automation enablement, and operating-model upgrades). 1) Portfolio & Program Leadership (Strategy → Execution)
• Translate India 2.0 Pharma strategy into a well-structured initiative portfolio: charters, milestones, business cases, dependencies.
• Build and maintain an integrated master plan across functions, vendors, and global stakeholders.
• Run workstream governance: cadence, reviews, RAID logs (Risks/Assumptions/Issues/Dependencies), decision registers. 2) Business Case & Value Realization (Make it measurable)
• Drive initiative business cases: margin impact, cost-out, lead-time reduction, working capital, revenue acceleration.
• Set up benefits tracking with Finance: baseline, targets, monthly realization, variance analysis, corrective actions.
• Ensure initiatives are sequenced for value (quick wins + structural improvements). 3)



Cross-Functional Execution & Delivery Management
• Orchestrate collaboration across Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing/Partners, QA, Regulatory, Sales, Service, Finance.
• Ensure deliverables are delivered on time: specs, drawings, supplier qualification, QA plans, validation packs, documentation, training.
• Identify and remove blockers, escalate early, and drive decision-making. 4) Stakeholder & Change Management (Make adoption real)
• Align leadership on priorities and trade-offs; manage conflicts through structured decision pathways.
• Drive adoption of recent processes and tools; create SOPs/playbooks where needed.
• Communicate progress via sharp weekly updates and executive-ready monthly dashboards. 5) Risk, Quality, and Compliance Assurance
• Proactively manage risk in localization and execution: supplier readiness, quality audits, critical components, documentation.
• Ensure alignment with relevant Pharma quality expectations (e.g., validation readiness, traceability, documentation discipline).
• Maintain clear go/no-go criteria, stage gates, and escalation thresholds. Deliverables
• Pharma & Food Applications Portfolio Roadmap




• Initiative Charters + Business Cases
• SteerCo Pack & Dashboard (progress, decisions required, benefits, risks)

Your Profile
/ Qualifications Required Experience & Qualifications
• 8–12+ years in strategic program/project management in industrial equipment / engineering / pharma manufacturing / automation environments.
• Proven track record of delivering cross-functional programs: localization, NPI, cost-out/value engineering, supply chain transformation, or operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end product lifecycle (requirements → engineering → sourcing → build → quality → delivery → service).
• Experience working with global stakeholders and matrix organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology; MBA or PMP/PRINCE2 preferred. Key Skills (Must-Have)
• Program management mastery: planning, critical path, RAID, stage gates, governance
• Business case & value tracking: financial fluency, benefits realization discipline
• Cross-functional leadership: influence without authority, conflict resolution, facilitation
• Structured problem-solving: root cause, hypothesis-driven execution, decision memos
• Communication: crisp executive updates, narrative, and “so-what” insights
• Operational rigor: documentation discipline, handover readiness, quality mindset Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

📌 Project Manager (Vadodara)
🏢 GEA Group
📍 Vadodara