Program Manager

About The Business
Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components.
Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India’s first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence. Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group.
The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.’
Overview
The Program Management will lead strategic and operational programs supporting the TEPL OSAT Assam plant start-up, ramp-up, and manufacturing operations. This role will partner closely with the Program Manager, Business Head, and cross-functional leadership teams to drive execution excellence, operational readiness, risk management, and stakeholder alignment across multiple business-critical initiatives.
The position requires a seasoned professional capable of independently managing complex workstreams, driving accountability across functions, resolving escalations, and ensuring timely delivery of key business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Execution
Lead and drive multiple cross-functional programs and strategic initiatives from planning through execution.
Develop, maintain, and govern integrated project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
Ensure alignment of project objectives with business priorities and operational requirements.
Lead reviews, governance forums, and leadership discussions when required.
Strategic Planning & Decision Support
Drive program reviews, executive updates, and governance mechanisms for leadership.
Conduct scenario analysis, capacity assessments, and decision-making support for critical business initiatives.
Prepare executive-level presentations, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
Risk & Issue Management
Establish and maintain comprehensive risk registers and mitigation plans.
Proactively identify program risks, resource constraints, and execution challenges.
Lead escalation management and coordinate timely resolution across stakeholders.
Operational Readiness & Factory Ramp
Drive manufacturing readiness activities for plant start-up, equipment qualification, new product introduction (NPI), and volume ramp.
Monitor operational KPIs and readiness metrics across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, and EHS functions.
Ensure smooth transition from project execution into sustained operations.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams to achieve program goals.
Drive accountability through structured action tracking and management reviews.
Facilitate alignment between Projects, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Facilities, and Business teams.
Governance & Performance Management
Establish program dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting systems.
Conduct regular project health reviews and critical path assessments.
Support development and implementation of PMO best practices and governance frameworks.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
Support customer reviews, audits, business visits, and executive presentations.
Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Represent Program Management in customer discussions and operational reviews as needed.
Continuous Improvement
Lead initiatives focused on operational excellence, process improvements, and productivity enhancement.
Drive lessons learned, standardization, and implementation of best practices across programs.
Support digitalization and automation of program management processes and reporting.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
10-15+ years of experience in Program Management, Manufacturing Operations, Plant Start-up, Industrial Engineering, PMO, or related leadership roles.
Experience in Semiconductor, Electronics Manufacturing, Automotive, EMS, OSAT, or other high-technology manufacturing environments preferred.
Strong proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Power BI, and data analysis tools.
PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or equivalent certification preferred.
Proven experience managing complex cross-functional programs with executive stakeholder engagement.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, commissioning, risk management, NPI, ramp-up, and operational readiness processes.
Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
Excellent leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to independently drive initiatives with limited supervision.
Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
High ownership mindset with strong execution focus.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-changing environments.
Proven ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority.
Results-oriented, resilient, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Work arrangement
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