Manager - Strategic Risk Management - Automotive Sector

Job Title: Manager - Strategic Risk Management

Function : Special initiatives Function, Automotive Technology and Product Development

Location: Chennai, India

Role Overview:

- We are seeking dynamic and experienced individuals to join our newly established Special initiatives function.

- This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, spearheading critical projects in the BEV and ICE verticals of product development, from inception to successful delivery. The team will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of risk, with a focus on new product development and cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Target setting:

- Define & Monitor action Plans for achieving milestones of Programs

- Alignment of targets with all delivery heads

- Analyze & Forecast potential risks and create insights to enable decision making at the right level.

- Follow up & ensure Risk Closure keeping TCP in control

Execution:

- Identify & forecast potential risks, and propose prioritization and escalation to PD Head (across platforms)

- Monitor overall project timelines and key deliverables status (incl. component/system level), drive accountability within the system and escalate in case of potential unforeseen risks.

- Lead regular Risk Management Reviews with the President and Program teams to mitigate risks & provide firm direction to CFT.

- Establish Dashboard to view and assess Program risks and Platform Health Status, and update to PD Heads & President.

- Monitor Risk indices capturing high level TCP variance of various entities across the projects and ensure right evaluation of entities

- Standardize Risk Assessment & Mitigation practices and enable horizontal deployment across platforms.

- Tactically handle the project dynamics, and act as change agent.

- Deep dive Program critical issues, work with team to resolve the same in a robust manner.

- Lead and manage new product development projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, quality, and scope.

- Coordinate cross-project initiatives and delegate tasks effectively across teams.

- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.

- Adapt to changing project scopes and requirements, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.

Qualifications and Experience:

- 2-8 years of experience with automotive sector in the realm of Program/Risk management, preferably in new product development.

- MBA and Engineering degree from a Tier-1 college with a strong academic background.

- Proven track record in managing complex projects, transitions, or consulting projects with a focus on time, cost, and quality.

- Excellent skills in project scheduling, tracking, and management.

- Strong ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and written) with stakeholders and senior business leaders.

- Results-oriented with a high level of efficiency and effectiveness under pressure.

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence, and drive consensus across diverse teams.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are looking to make a significant impact in the automotive sector, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey towards shaping the future of mobility.