Manager - Program Management

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Lead platform-level material cost estimation for new vehicle programs from concept to SOP (Start of Production).
• Develop and share part-wise and system-wise cost benchmarks with cross-functional teams (CFT).
• Evaluate vehicle cost structure at system/part level across product development stages.
• Ensure timely feasibility analysis and feedback on Statement of Requirements (SOR) aligned with business case targets.
• Monitor and communicate Supplier Business Case (SBC) data—part and tooling—to Strategic Sourcing Unit (SSU).
• Facilitate cost approvals for engineering changes and design modifications.
• Act as custodian of material cost control and governance across platforms.

Track and report business case material cost targets, highlighting risks and proposing mitigation strategies.

General Requirements

Critical Must-Have Deliverables

• Accurate and timely material cost estimation for business case validation.
• Feasibility comments on SOR within defined timelines.
• SBC and ROCM (Rate of Change Management) cost communication to SSU.
• Visibility and control over platform-level material cost with risk alerts and mitigation plans.

Good-to-Have Deliverables

• Support internal systems for cost approval workflows and documentation.
• Contribute to cost optimization initiatives through benchmarking and alternate sourcing strategies.
• Engage in cross-sectoral knowledge sharing to enhance cost modeling accuracy.

Experience

• Minimum 9 years of experience in automotive costing, preferably in platform or vehicle-level cost management.
• Proven track record in managing costing deliverables across product development lifecycle.

Industry Preferred

• Automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers with exposure to vehicle costing, manufacturing processes, and product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BE/B.Tech) – Mechanical, Automobile, or Production Engineering preferred.
• Postgraduate qualification in Costing or Finance is an added advantage.