Program Manager

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2025, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.20 billion.

Title: Program Manager

Department: Automotive & Industry

Location: Chakan-Pune

Overview: Leader of Automotive Parts Project Team. Customer/Supplier/Internal interface, leading project according to Sika ISO/TS 16949/IATF processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leader of Project with focus on financial results with overall project responsibility.
• Customer/Supplier/Internal department lead technical interface
• Is responsible for functionality, timing plan and budget tracking of all parts realized in a project.
• Is responsible to comply Customer Specs requirement documentation, Functional Analysis, Internal Specifications and Feasibility Study with CFT agreement.
• Is responsible for the risk assessments and cost calculation.
• Strong sales support to Must Wins & Quick Wins with feasibility support study.
• Project Summary & Cost proposal preparation, update and workflow follow-up, with appendixes (technical presentations, layouts...)
• Project team Reviews, Customer/Internal/Supplier Kick-Off meetings
• Create & maintain Project files records according to ISO/TS 16949 processes, in project database 3DEx PLM software.
• Ensures proper documentation and requests milestone approval according to project timeline.
• D-FMEA, DVP definition and follow-up - together with CAD, CAE, PE, TE, QA
• Design Reviews, Part functionality, Drawing Release with support from design lead - Internal/Customer/Supplier
• Challenge D&D group for Design to Cost
• Guidelines knowledge and feedback to D&D, return of experiences
• Technical Acquisitions
• Optimisation (EcoTech) based upon inputs of PM Group Leader
• Support to 8D reports (causes analysis)- during project start to SOP phase
• Definition of manufacturing technology, tooling layout, subcontracting Specs consolidation
• Involvement in nomination process and program targets, supplier evaluation
• Cost Optimisation reviews with suppliers
• Activity monthly/weekly review including RFQs plan, timing plan and schedules
• Project Management Reviews including scorecards

Authority:

• Design approval of parts to start with manufacturing process and successful handover to production
• Develops the parts /protos according to Part Development Process and customer requirements and ensures that the parts meet producibility, function & performance, quality, and cost targets within the customer timeline.

unctional & Behavioral Competencies

• Automotive parts and manufacturing process and technology background
• Product & machine knowledge
• Time Management
• Commitment to IATF, TS, ISO 9001 & 14001 Standards
• 5S, TPM and Strong Problem-Solving capability.
• Ability of mentoring and coaching team.
• Great amount of analytical abilities.
• Clarity on thoughts and communication.
• Decision making skills
• Good inter personnel skills.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Automobile engineering or MSc/PG in related field
• 7-10 years’ experience in Program management related activities.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.