Program Manager - EV Technology

Role Overview: A leading EV Technology client of ours is looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional product development programs. The role will involve managing programs from strategic planning and product development through launch, with ownership of timelines, budgets, governance, risks, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and govern end-to-end product development programs across engineering and business functions. - Establish and standardize Agile/Hybrid development frameworks, stage gates, milestones, and delivery processes. - Drive program governance, product health reviews, executive dashboards, MIS, and roadmap reporting. - Maintain RAID logs, identify technical and operational risks, and drive timely mitigation and resolution. - Own CapEx/OpEx planning, budget allocation, resource-cost forecasting, and financial tracking across multiple program streams. - Manage critical-path activities, cross-functional dependencies, and steering committee reviews to ensure on-time and quality delivery. - Work closely with Engineering, Product, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve blockers and maintain program momentum. - Provide data-driven insights to leadership on program health, risks, dependencies, financials, and delivery status. Key Qualifications: - 8-10 years of dedicated Program/Project Management experience, preferably in product development, automotive, EV, mobility, electronics, or technology environments. - Proven experience managing end-to-end product development lifecycles and complex, multi-functional programs. - PMP certification is mandatory. - PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM or similar certifications will be an advantage. - Strong expertise in risk management, governance, stakeholder management, financial planning, and delivery management. - Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Asana, or similar program management tools. - Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and executive stakeholder-management skills.