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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.\n Title: Program Manager\nDepartment: Automotive & Industry\nLocation: Chakan-Pune\nOverview: Leader of Automotive Parts Project Team. Customer/Supplier/Internal interface, leading project according to Sika ISO/TS 16949/IATF processes.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nLeader of Project with focus on financial results with overall project responsibility.\nCustomer/Supplier/Internal department lead technical interface\nIs responsible for functionality, timing plan and budget tracking of all parts realized in a project.\nIs responsible to comply Customer Specs requirement documentation, Functional Analysis, Internal Specifications and Feasibility Study with CFT agreement.\nIs responsible for the risk assessments and cost calculation.\nStrong sales support to Must Wins & Quick Wins with feasibility support study.\nProject Summary & Cost proposal preparation, update and workflow follow-up, with appendixes (technical presentations, layouts...)\nProject team Reviews, Customer/Internal/Supplier Kick-Off meetings\nCreate & maintain Project files records according to ISO/TS 16949 processes, in project database 3DEx PLM software.\nEnsures proper documentation and requests milestone approval according to project timeline.\nD-FMEA, DVP definition and follow-up - together with CAD, CAE, PE, TE, QA\nDesign Reviews, Part functionality, Drawing Release with support from design lead - Internal/Customer/Supplier\nChallenge D&D group for Design to Cost\nGuidelines knowledge and feedback to D&D, return of experiences\nTechnical Acquisitions\nOptimisation (EcoTech) based upon inputs of PM Group Leader\nSupport to 8D reports (causes analysis)- during project start to SOP phase\nDefinition of manufacturing technology, tooling layout, subcontracting Specs consolidation\nInvolvement in nomination process and program targets, supplier evaluation\nCost Optimisation reviews with suppliers\nActivity monthly/weekly review including RFQs plan, timing plan and schedules\nProject Management Reviews including scorecards\nAuthority:\nDesign approval of parts to start with manufacturing process and successful handover to production\nDevelops 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.\nunctional & Behavioral Competencies\nAutomotive parts and manufacturing process and technology background\nProduct & machine knowledge\nTime Management\nCommitment to IATF, TS, ISO 9001 & 14001 Standards\n5S, TPM and Strong Problem-Solving capability.\nAbility of mentoring and coaching team.\nGreat amount of analytical abilities.\nClarity on thoughts and communication.\nDecision making skills\nGood inter personnel skills.\nQualifications/Experience:\nBachelor’s in Mechanical, Automobile engineering or MSc/PG in related field\n7-10 years’ experience in Program management related activities.\n 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. 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