Senior Manager/Manager- Program Mgmt, Product Planning
Date:
2 Jun 2025
Location:
Mumbai A.O, MUM-KND-AFS(AD), IN
Company:
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
3. Cross-Functional Coordination:
- Serve as the Synergy Manager to align diverse functions, including PD, CDMM, Manufacturing, Marketing, and the President’s Office.
- Facilitate alignment on product roadmaps during critical business planning phases such as SWR, OWR, MBR, Resource Week Planning, and Revenue Budget Exercises.
- Work closely with Program Managers across PD, PTD (Powertrain Development) to synchronize delivery expectations related to product scope and timelines.
4. Launch Planning and Execution:
- Coordinate with CDMM, Manufacturing, and Marketing teams (including Domestic and International Operations) to finalize launch-related planning activities.
- Ensure the smooth execution of launch plans, minimizing risks and delays.
5. Portfolio and Concept Planning:
- Lead and support responsibilities related to portfolio planning, product concept planning, and project planning to align with organizational growth strategies.
- Conduct feasibility analyses for potential product concepts and ensure alignment with market demands and organizational goals.
6. Executive Reporting and Planning:
- Collaborate with the ED Office to organize and plan for the ED APS reviews.
- Provide detailed reports, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership to support informed decision-making.
7. Process Improvement and Support:
- Identify and implement process improvements within the Product Planning function to enhance operational efficiency.
- Provide strategic support to the PP HOD in driving initiatives that optimize the function's performance.
Experience
6 to 10 years
Industry Preferred
- A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in project management, product planning, or related roles in the automotive industry, preferably with an OEM.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred
General Requirements
Key Skills and Competencies Required:
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Excellent leadership and cross-functional coordination capabilities.
- Expertise in capacity planning and resource optimization.
- Deep understanding of automotive product development processes and lifecycle management.
- Proficiency in strategic planning and business alignment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with tools and methodologies used in budget planning, resource allocation, and manufacturing readiness assessments.
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