Program Launch Manager / NPI Lead

About Company:

Our Client is one of the leading infrastructure development company, mainly catering toward, Water, Power, Environment, Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Technology. They have also invested into Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), which is an investment into manufacturing and deployment of cutting-edge storage infrastructure to help shape a more sustainable and resilient energy future for India.

An Ideal Candidate:

The candidate is required to possess experience in BESS/BMS Embedded development within the Automotive/Automobile sector

Key Competencies:

Program Management & Execution

• Lead end‑to‑end NPI programs from concept through production launch.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Track program milestones and ensure adherence to schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Identify risks proactively and drive mitigation and contingency plans.

Cross‑functional Coordination

• Act as the single point of contact between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams.
• Drive alignment across stakeholders to enable timely decision‑making and issue resolution.
• Facilitate regular program reviews, risk reviews, and status updates to leadership.

Product Launch & Plant Readiness

• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering (ME) to ensure readiness including line trials, capacity validation, and process validation.
• Work with plant teams to ensure infrastructure, tooling, fixtures, and manpower readiness.
• Drive closure of pre‑launch deliverables such as DFM/DFA, PFMEA, Control Plan, and Work Instructions.
• Monitor PPAP elements and ensure readiness, submission, and approval.

Quality & Process Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to APQP processes, guidelines, and organizational standards.
• Support creation and implementation of Quality Plans, check sheets, and control documents.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives during pre‑launch and post‑launch phases.

Supplier & Material Readiness

• Coordinate with Purchasing to track supplier readiness, tooling status, and material availability.
• Ensure timely delivery of parts for trials, builds, and production.
• Follow up with suppliers on open actions, PPAP documentation, and capability validation.