Head Program Manager- EV

Position: Head Program Management
Location: Pune
Industry: EV / Electric Mobility / Automotive / EV Charging / Battery
Interview: Face-to-Face
Experience: 1220+ Years
Education: B.E./B.Tech – Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics; MBA/PGDM preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for EV Chargers and Battery products, from concept/NPD to SOP and post-launch support.
• Manage complete NPD / product development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to project timelines, cost, quality and performance targets.
• Drive cross-functional coordination between R&D, Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchase, Sales and Service teams.
• Own program schedules, milestones, APQP / NPD / PPAP, risk management and launch readiness.
• Manage customer programs with OEMs, EV manufacturers, fleet operators and charging infrastructure companies.
• Review technical requirements, specifications, BOM, validation plans, testing and certification requirements.
• Ensure timely completion of EV charger and battery validation, reliability testing, homologation/certification and production readiness.
• Monitor project cost, CAPEX, tooling, localization and commercial targets.
• Identify project risks, conduct RCA and drive mitigation / corrective actions to ensure successful program delivery.
• Lead regular program reviews / steering committee meetings with senior management and customers.
• Manage multiple programs simultaneously and ensure timely SOP / product launch.
• Develop and mentor the program management team and establish strong project governance.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in EV Chargers / EV Batteries / Power Electronics / Automotive Electronics / Electric Mobility.
• Experience handling end-to-end NPD and program management in an automotive/EV environment.
• Strong understanding of EV charging systems, battery packs/BMS, power electronics and related components.
• Experience in customer-facing program management with EV OEMs / automotive OEMs / charging infrastructure companies.
• Good exposure to APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DVP&R, 8D, project planning and risk management.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing large cross-functional teams and multiple programs.
• Strong knowledge of MS Project / Primavera / Excel / ERP/SAP and project management tools.
• Candidates from EV, automotive, battery, charging infrastructure, power electronics or automotive electronics companies preferred.

Interview Mode: Face-to-Face
Location: Pune