Assistant Manager - Program (NPI)

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries applied to multiple use cases in the mobility and energy sectors, to match our customers requirements. Agratas is a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, driven by our pursuit of green growth and technological progress. We develop next-generation battery technologies at our state-of-the-art R&D Innovation Hubs in India and the UK.

JOB SUMMARY

Ensure consistent and disciplined execution of NPI Gateway processes across all programs, supporting Program Managers and leadership

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for NPI Gateway execution support across all program initiatives.
• Manage Gateway deliverables include their tracking, readiness and closure.
• Collaborate closely with Program Managers on:
• Preparing Gateway presentations
• Reviewing deliverables
• Assessing gateway readiness
• Verify that gateway results meet the established goals and criteria.
• Act as PMO's primary contact for NPI reviews and escalations.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of NPI processes and tools.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

Knowledge

• Timely gateway reviews featuring well-prepared content.
• Transparent tracking of deliverable status.
• Fewer unexpected issues and last-minute escalations.

Effective collaboration between PM and PMO teams.

Skills

• Proven experience in new product introduction (NPI) and program management
• Strong coordination and facilitation abilities
• Ability to offer constructive feedback and challenges

Background in automotive or product development is preferred

Experience

• 7–12 years (NPI / Automotive / Product Development)

ROLE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum requirement:

• NPI / APQP / Gateway frameworks
• Effective coordination & organization
• Strong Communication management
• Skilled in Executive-level presentation
• Facilitation across multiple functions