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Program Manager
India, China
Overview
As a Program Manager, you will be the central point of coordination between our customers and internal teams, ensuring seamless execution of complex manufacturing programs. You’ll manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables across engineering, production, and supply chain functions to meet exacting customer standards. This role requires disciplined project management, clear communication, and a sharp commercial mindset. You’ll play a key role in building trust with global OEM customers and driving repeat business, while working within a fast-moving, ambitious team that values ownership and performance.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure alignment with customer requirements.
Act as the primary point of contact for customers, managing communications, deliverables, and expectations.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to execute programs effectively.
Track and manage risks, changes, and open issues, ensuring timely resolution and clear reporting.
Monitor program performance against KPIs such as cost, delivery, and quality, and drive corrective actions as needed.
Lead customer and internal program reviews, preparing reports and presenting progress updates.
Support commercial negotiations and scope changes with a clear understanding of program implications.
Requirements
Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure alignment with customer requirements.
Act as the primary point of contact for customers, managing communications, deliverables, and expectations.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to execute programs effectively.
Track and manage risks, changes, and open issues, ensuring timely resolution and clear reporting.
Monitor program performance against KPIs such as cost, delivery, and quality, and drive corrective actions as needed.
Lead customer and internal program reviews, preparing reports and presenting progress updates.
Support commercial negotiations and scope changes with a clear understanding of program implications.
Key skills
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field; technical background preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience in program or project management, ideally in a manufacturing or OEM-facing role.
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary programs with tight deadlines and high customer expectations.
Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with manufacturing operations, supply chain, and quality systems.
Proficiency in project management tools and data analysis (e.g., MS Project, Excel, ERP systems).
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment with a high level of accountability.