Manager - Strategic Risk Management

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Target Setting

• Define and monitor action plans to achieve key program milestones.

• Align targets across delivery heads and ensure unified execution focus.

• Analyze and forecast risks, generating insights for informed decision-making.

• Track and ensure timely risk closure while maintaining TCP control.

Execution & Risk Management

• Identify and forecast risks across platforms; drive prioritization and timely escalation to PD Head.

• Monitor project timelines, component/system deliverables, and escalate emerging risks as needed.

• Conduct regular Risk Management Reviews with President and Program teams, offering strategic direction to CFTs.

• Develop and maintain dashboards for Program Risk and Platform Health, updating PD Heads and President.

• Track Risk Indices and TCP variance across entities to ensure robust evaluations.

• Standardize Risk Assessment & Mitigation practices for horizontal deployment.

• Navigate dynamic project scenarios and serve as a proactive change agent.

• Deep dive into program-critical issues and support robust, team-driven resolutions.

• Lead new product development projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, quality, and schedule.

• Oversee and coordinate cross-project initiatives; assign and manage inter-team responsibilities.

• Foster strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure delivery alignment.

• Demonstrate adaptability to shifting project scopes and requirements with resilience and clarity.

Experience

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

Qualifications

• 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.