General Manager, Platform Lead, R&D

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Role: General Manager, Platform Lead, R&D

Key Responsibilities

Platform Lifecycle Management:

• Oversee the end-to-end platform lifecycle, from ideation to new product introduction, mid-life upgrades, cost down programs.
• Ensures competitive benchmarking and address gaps proactively.
• Identify opportunities for new capabilities or product enhancements.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of products.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects, ensuring collaboration across R&D, Testing, QA, Manufacturing and Sourcing.
• Ensure early involvement of stakeholders in design, testing and evaluation of key attributes.
• Act as a single point owner for all platform related decisions and trade-offs.

Business Impact & Operational Efficiency:

• Deliver performance metrics, ensuring platform meet Quality, Time, Cost and budget targets.

• Drive cost optimization in product development without compromising quality.
• Ensure efficient budget allocation and manage financial performance.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on platform progress, risks, and opportunities.

Experience

15+ years in R&D, with at least 8-10 years in Project Management

Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Engineering /Technology, MBA preferred