FAQs
What is the primary purpose of the Senior Manager-Program Management role?
The primary purpose of the role is to plan and execute assigned projects to achieve quality, cost, and timeline targets while adhering to the Gen4 NPI process through collaboration with the core group and extended team.
What responsibilities does the Senior Manager have regarding program planning?
The Senior Manager assists the program manager in program planning and management for assigned projects, organizes and coordinates program reviews, and tracks program progress.
How does the Senior Manager handle deliverable success reviews?
The Senior Manager tracks deliverable success criteria for upcoming milestones at the project level, collates data for risk assessment, monitors progress against milestone criteria, and organizes senior management reviews to ensure issues are addressed.
What kind of documentation is required for this role?
The Senior Manager is responsible for undertaking project status documentation, following the GEN4 NPI process, preparing and maintaining product dossiers, and ensuring compliance with standardized templates.
What processes does the Senior Manager need to follow?
The Senior Manager must follow robust planning and execution processes such as Daily Work Management (DWM), annual processes like PDCA, business processes like GEN4 NPI, and knowledge management practices.
How does the role support pre-production builds and launch readiness?
The role involves working with the Cross-Functional Team (CFT) for Build Card finalization, developing the Build Strategy (including Make vs Buy), managing process compliance, and driving de-bottlenecking in critical activities.
What type of experience is required for this position?
A relevant experience of 3-5 years in the automobile domain is required, along with fundamental knowledge of automotive systems, electrical and electronic systems, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and industry trends.
What educational background is preferred for candidates applying to this role?
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E/B.Tech) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) are preferred.
What skills and competencies are essential for success in this role?
Key skills include customer centricity, project management, driving execution, and stakeholder management.
How does the Senior Manager deal with issues raised during product development?
The Senior Manager tracks product-related issues from various functions, facilitates the creation of mitigation plans, and drives the closure of issues through collaboration with the CFT.