Program Manager

Job description

Role & responsibilities • Own end-to-end execution of strategic Supply Chain programs and NPD projects. • Drive program planning, timelines, milestones, dependencies and deliverables. • Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics and Finance to ensure timely execution. • Track BOM readiness, sourcing status, supplier nomination, tooling, samples, validation, PPAP and SOP readiness. • Develop and maintain detailed project trackers and dashboards. • Identify delays, bottlenecks and risks and drive timely resolution. • Ensure supplier readiness as per project timelines. • Track critical components and ensure there is no impact on NPD / production timelines. • Drive cross-functional reviews with internal teams and suppliers. • Establish clear RACI, ownership and escalation mechanisms. • Prepare weekly/monthly program reviews for senior management. • Track cost, quality, delivery and timeline performance. • Drive recovery plans wherever project milestones are missed. • Coordinate with suppliers for capacity planning, tooling, development and ramp-up. • Support localization and alternate-source development programs. • Drive VA/VE and cost-reduction initiatives along with sourcing teams. • Monitor engineering changes and assess their impact on cost, inventory, suppliers and timelines. • Identify supply-chain risks related to long-lead components, capacity constraints, supplier dependency and obsolescence. • Drive closure of open action items with clear owners and deadlines. • Ensure timely escalation of critical issues to leadership. • Create MIS, dashboards and management reports for program health.