Technical lead-Project Management
RLE India Private Limited•Chennai
•full time Job Description: Role: IAP Import Programs – Technical Lead Responsibilities: Manage Program/Project Technical Planning and Execution until the Start of Production for multiple projects in parallel. To understand the launch plan and follow up towards start of production & start of sales. To coordinate with CFT, understand & support on current issues with respect to launch timing, vehicle production & shipment timing, ordering, any mis build arrival, quality, media launch preparedness & overall market business plan. Ensure all upcoming launches to meet start of production timing without any delays by continuous coordination with Program teams and escalations as needed. Coordinate with Markets for alignment & alternative plan incase of any start of production delays. Coordinate with Global technical teams to support for any Homologation/Regulatory/Powertrain/SWX/Navigation/Electrical and any other technical issues impacting Market business either with Production or with Mis built or with Quality issues etc. Ensure Quality, SCM, Manufacturing, SQE, Purchasing, Planning & Sales teams support on Program issues as needed. Lead and Present the Issues/Program status/Escalations etc. to Leadership as and when needed. Lead Escalation meetings with Program teams for all related topics which are directly or indirectly impacting start of production. Implement and Improve the Programs Launch Process Considering Product Codification, Serial life Changes, EBOM, Homologation/ Regulation, End of Production, Plant Quality, & Overall Quality. Interact & ensure support from SCM, Quality, Manufacturing, Product & Commercial teams towards any Import Launches. Lead Weekly & Bi-weekly Meetings with cross function teams and align for next steps. Always Lead for an alternative immediate action towards any issue which is impacting the start of production or start of production or sales . Ensure to align with Quality, SCM, Manufacturing, SQE, Purchase, Planning & Sales for any Leadership meetings towards Yard hold, Quality, Homologation/Regulatory issues. Education: Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degree in mechanical or Automobile Engineering. Experience: 10 ~ 12 years of experience in Project Management Preferred. Should have experience in Managing Projects. Should have experience in Managing Cross functional stakeholders. Should have experience in leading the Issue resolution with global teams. Should have knowledge of Product Development Process towards start of production. Should have knowledge on Complete vehicle & system/components technical performance. Skills Required: Competency of strategy planning towards Issue resolutions. Thorough understanding of Vehicle development workflow, project/program management techniques and methods. Should be able to develop & improve process based on lessons learned. Strong conflict management/resolution skills. Strong communication & presentation skills. Should be able to demonstrate strong Leadership skills towards any Issues. Shall be able to manage & build trust with all stakeholders from multiple Markets. Should be able to forecast/anticipate next steps/ issues Proactively and prepare a plan.