Sika

Program Manager

Chakan, MH, India · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerSika
LocationChakan, MH, 410501, India
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted1 month ago

Title: Program Manager

Department: Automotive & Industry

Location: Chakan-Pune

Overview:Leader of Automotive Parts Project Team. Customer/Supplier/Internal interface, leading project according to Sika ISO/TS 16949/IATF processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leader of Project with focus on financial results with overall project responsibility.
Customer/Supplier/Internal department lead technical interface
Is responsible for functionality, timing plan and budget tracking of all parts realized in a project.
Is responsible to comply Customer Specs requirement documentation, Functional Analysis, Internal Specifications and Feasibility Study with CFT agreement.
Is responsible for the risk assessments and cost calculation.
Strong sales support to Must Wins & Quick Wins with feasibility support study.
Project Summary & Cost proposal preparation, update and workflow follow-up, with appendixes (technical presentations, layouts...)
Project team Reviews, Customer/Internal/Supplier Kick-Off meetings
Create & maintain Project files records according to ISO/TS 16949 processes, in project database 3DEx PLM software.
Ensures proper documentation and requests milestone approval according to project timeline.
D-FMEA, DVP definition and follow-up – together with CAD, CAE, PE, TE, QA
Design Reviews, Part functionality, Drawing Release with support from design lead – Internal/Customer/Supplier
Challenge D&D group for Design to Cost
Guidelines knowledge and feedback to D&D, return of experiences
Technical Acquisitions
Optimisation (EcoTech) based upon inputs of PM Group Leader
Support to 8D reports (causes analysis)- during project start to SOP phase
Definition of manufacturing technology, tooling layout, subcontracting Specs consolidation
Involvement in nomination process and program targets, supplier evaluation
Cost Optimisation reviews with suppliers
Activity monthly/weekly review including RFQs plan, timing plan and schedules
Project Management Reviews including scorecards

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Authority:

Design approval of parts to start with manufacturing process and successful handover to production
Develops the parts /protos according to Part Development Process and customer requirements and ensures that the parts meet producibility, function & performance, quality, and cost targets within the customer timeline.

unctional & Behavioral Competencies

Automotive parts and manufacturing process and technology background
Product & machine knowledge
Time Management
Commitment to IATF, TS, ISO 9001 & 14001 Standards
5S, TPM and Strong Problem-Solving capability.
Ability of mentoring and coaching team.
Great amount of analytical abilities.
Clarity on thoughts and communication.
Decision making skills
Good inter personnel skills.

Qualifications/Experience:

Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Automobile engineering or MSc/PG in related field
7-10 years’ experience in Program management related activities.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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