Manager - Program Management
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers with exposure to vehicle costing, manufacturing processes, and product development.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BE/B.Tech) - Mechanical, Automobile, or Production Engineering preferred.
- Postgraduate qualification in Costing or Finance is an added advantage.