Program Management Segment Head - EV

JOB PURPOSE

Lead the Program Management function for the Electric Vehicle (EV) business by driving strategic customer engagement, business growth, profitable program execution, and operational excellence. The role is accountable for business acquisition, portfolio governance, profitability, production capacity planning, long-term supply chain strategy, change management, and cross-functional leadership to achieve sustainable business growth and superior customer satisfaction.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Business Growth & Strategic Sales

• Develop business growth strategies to achieve annual order intake, revenue, and profitability targets.
• Drive business acquisition with BD, RFQs, customer presentations, commercial negotiations, and strategic account planning to maximize business wins.
• Build strategic customer relationships to expand existing business and generate new sales opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to develop competitive commercial strategies and profitable business cases.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify future business opportunities.

Portfolio & Program Governance

• Lead program governance to achieve Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Timing (QCDT) objectives.
• Drive portfolio reviews to improve execution, customer satisfaction, and business performance.
• Resolve program risks and customer escalations to ensure successful program delivery.
• Establish governance mechanisms to improve execution discipline and operational excellence.

Customer Relationship Management

• Build long-term strategic relationships with key customers to strengthen business partnerships.
• Lead executive customer reviews to improve customer confidence and satisfaction.
• Resolve commercial and operational escalations to protect business interests.
• Identify customer growth opportunities to increase future business.

Profitability & Commercial Excellence

• Drive profitability improvement through cost optimization, value engineering, localization, and process improvements.
• Benchmark product costs against industry standards to improve competitiveness.
• Monitor financial performance and implement actions to improve EBITDA and contribution margins.
• Optimize investments and resources to maximize business returns.

Manufacturing Capacity & Supply Chain Strategy

• Develop manufacturing capacity strategies with Central ME to support current and future customer demand.
• Define long-term supply chain and localization strategies with SCM to improve business continuity.
• Drive supplier capacity readiness and mitigate supply chain risks with SCM
• Recommend capital investments to support future business growth.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead CFTs (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Sales) to achieve business objectives.
• Foster collaboration and accountability to improve execution efficiency.
• Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Strategic Planning & Change Management

• Develop long-term business strategies to strengthen the EV portfolio.
• Lead organizational transformation and change management initiatives to improve operational effectiveness.
• Drive digitalization, process standardization, and implementation of best practices.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to support future business decisions.

QUALIFICATION

• Minimum Qualification: BE / B.Tech (Electrical/Electronics Preferred)
• Preferred Qualification: MBA (Marketing, Operations, Strategy, or General Management)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience with Automotive / Auto Component Manufacturing Industry .
• Minimum 8-10 years in Program Management, Business Development, Product Management, or Customer Management roles (EV Product line experience preferred)
• Experience in business acquisition, customer management, commercial negotiations, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Strong exposure to EV powertrain systems, APQP, cost management, manufacturing, and supply chain.

REPORTING: The position reports to the PM Segment Head - Corporate.

TEAM: The position has a team of Program Leads reporting to it.

RELOCATION: Outstation Candidates will have to RE-LOCATE with Family to PUNE and will be eligible to avail benefits under the Relocation Policy.

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