Position Title: Program Management

Department: R&D Product Development

Location: HARTING Manufacturing India, Thirumizhasai, Chennai

QUALIFICATIONS
Education BE /B.Tech Mechanical, Electrical engineering, or comparable education, PMP certified candidate is a plus

Work Experience 8 to 10 years of experience in core New Product Development field of which minimum of 3 years of handling Aerospace projects experience in
project Management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Core Responsibilities:
 Project Management:
o Experience in executing Aerospace or defense projects and handling Aero
customers is a must.
o Shall have detailed understanding of documentation & traceability requirements for
Aero & defense projects.
o Manage new development projects from Market pull data to launch in market, ensuring
quality, cost, and time objectives are met.
o Own project deliverables and drive project success by managing scope, risks, and
stakeholder expectations.
o Apply project management methodologies, tools, and best practices to ensure effective
project execution.

 Cross-Functional Coordination:
o Organize, coordinate, and control the overall project process with involvement from
departments such as Marketing, Sales, R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Production.
o Collaborate with other project managers to ensure the professional management of
parallel projects.

 Technical Expertise:
o Oversee the full lifecycle of new product design and development, including R&D,
specifications development, concept design, detailed design, testing & validation,
qualification, and industrialization.
o Ensure technical feasibility and adherence to project requirements throughout all phases.
 Financial Management:
o Understand and manage project financials, including ROI, IRR, and Payback analyses.
o Monitor budget adherence and support financial reporting for project status.
 Project Reporting & Escalation:
o Implement regular project reviews and status updates, escalating risks and issues as
necessary.
o Prepare and present weekly project reports to the global forum.
o Ensure proper documentation for project milestones, status tracking, and project
completion reports.

 Performance & Compliance:
o Manage and monitor KPIs for the projects, ensuring alignment with global standards.
o Participate in customer and project audits, ensuring compliance with internal and external
requirements.

 Continuous Improvement:
o Engage in continuous development of the project management system in collaboration
with the PMO.
o Proactively suggest improvements to project processes and practices.

General Skills:
 Project management in the New Product Development (R&D) area from project start to series
production.
 Must have experience in products developed by R&D New Products (not production New Products).
 Distinctive self-initiative and customer orientation
 Independent and goal-oriented work method
 Secure work with MS-Office incl. MS Project or comparable
 Strong communication skills with Good command in English