Project Manager

JOB ROLE Project Manager LOCATION ABSQ NAVI Mumbai BU/ DIVISION Research & Development Department REPORTS TO Program Manager JOB PURPOSE As a Project Manager specialized in home appliances, this role will work closely with our design and engineering teams to Deliver new products from concept to production. This role will have the Responsibility of Driving Project Deliverables end to end for agreed Project KPI’s/ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Project initiation & kick off - Post project approval, onboarding and aligning all project stakeholders & team for project scope and target of time, cost and budget and conduct project kick off meetings. 2. Monitor & control of projects through flow meetings: Preparing project plans in MS Project which consist of WBS structure based on Milestones, Task and activities, linkages, resources, updating all tasks upon completion and maintaining baselines 3. Leadership updates at required frequency: Sharing regular Project updates with backup data for Periodic Project & leadership reviews 4. Product cost , project timelines & project scope – To ensure meeting project KPIs through following tools to ensure project is a. Change management process b. Timely escalations c. Risk Mitigation tool 5. Maintaining Project status in MSP online - Using MS Project tool, creating and updating all project plans in MS Project with its approval status, project status, Milestone tagging, Baselining, tracking, % completion, product cost updates and dashboard verification and ensure that Project Plans are always up to date in MSP. 6. Ensuring NPD process compliance at all milestone stages - Reviewing and updating NPD process deliverables at each milestone. Reporting milestones progress and arranging gate clearance reviews. Ensure that there is no Deviation on NPD process by any function. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS B-TECH /BE Work Experience 6+ years CERTIFICATIONS PMP /PRINCE2 certified (valid) PREFERRED/ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT Experience in handling new product Development projects Preferably from Consumer products, home appliances Minimum 4 –5 years' Experience in core project management role of new product Launches INTERNAL / EXTERNAL • Within R&D (Engineering design, Industrial design, Material, Bajaj Electricals Limited INTERFACE Validation team etc) • External – Marketing, SCM, Quality, Manufacturing, OEMs FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES • Problem solving • Good interpersonal & negotiation skills • Business Acumen BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES Think Beyond • Is attentive to external news relevant to own area of expertise and understands how it impacts own deliverables, customer's preferences. • Suggests creative, relevant and workable ideas and innovative solutions in own scope of work. • Uses the understanding of organization's way of working to question status quo and suggest improvements. • Readily learns and adopts new technologies & tools for smarter ways of working and improved efficiency. Put Customer First • Seeks to positively, genuinely understand internal and external customer's needs. Serves their requests over own priorities or goals. • Builds rapport, goes above and beyond to engage with internal and external customers in a prompt and un-defensive manner. • Persuades internal and external customers by offering them timely, useful suggestions linked to their needs. Gains their support and commitment. Collaborate to win • Works with others towards shared goals. Is respectful of cross functional dependencies while delivering on outcomes. • Demonstrates consistency in words and actions. • Communicates professionally, respectfully and shares information/ updates with others in a timely manner. Develop Talent • Encourages peers and colleagues to do their best and supports by stepping in for them. Celebrates their success with them. • Takes initiative to understand and owns deliverables. Ensures the best output and keeps others updated on its progress in a timely manner. • Proactively seeks feedback on goals and plans for developmental and corrective action. • Conducts work with a meaningful sense of purpose and supports the organization’s vision through day-to-day actions. Be the Best Bajaj Electricals Limited • Approaches any piece of work with high quality and excellence. Pays close attention to details. • Adheres to defined procedures and seeks ways to work better by eliminating inefficiencies and improving outcomes. • Owns end-to-end outcomes and goes the extra mile, beyond the expected, to deliver superior outcomes. • Listen's to others' ideas and builds on them for own deliverables. Sees mistakes as part of the learning process. • Prioritises work and delivers within defined timelines. Be Agile • Adjusts approach quickly in changing situations without compromising on quality. Moves forward on tasks before all the details are known. • Demonstrates a positive attitude and solution mindset during stressful situations. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Disclaimer: Bajaj Electricals Limited (BEL) offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. BEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.