Senior Program Manager: Seats CAE (Integration/Comfort/Crash Safety)

Senior Program Manager who has a proven leadership experience & track record of managing complex teams and projects. Preferably in CAE based Performance evaluations (Crash, Occupant/Component Safety, Seat Comfort, NVH, BSR, Durability, etc..) for Full vehicle/Interior/Exterior – modules. Qualification & Experience: · Bachelors/Masters/Ph.D. of Engg. in Mechanical (or) Equivalent · 14+ years of experience, preferably in CAE based Performance evaluations (Crash, Occupant/Component Safety, Seat Comfort, NVH, BSR, Durability, etc..) for Full vehicle/Interior/Exterior – modules. · Experience in the Seat systems is preferred. · Minimum 2+ years of people, operations, & business leadership experience is necessary. Job Responsibilities: · Lead and inspire digital simulation teams supporting for product development and validations – For Seats CAE (Integration, Crash Safety, Seat Comfort, etc.). · Ensure that the team follows on time delivery and quality of performance evaluations & counter measures with respect to project milestones and requirements respectively · Drive innovations · Drive continuous improvements and efficiencies · Coordinate with various stakeholders (internal and external) – Team, Partners in Germany and Pune, Suppliers · Responsible for people management & career development of the team members · Act as a first point of escalation for all project, Operations, and business-related queries · As a part of leadership team, ensure alignment & implementation of projects/programs in line with organization strategy · Lead cross functional activities & collaborate with leadership team as needed · Flexible to travel globally, based on business need to participate in various technical and management discussions · Connect with Academia and industrial ecosystem Skills Required: Extensive experience in automotive components, systems and overall vehicle functions. Extensive experience in CAE based methods and tools for performance evaluations in various functions (Crash, Occupant/Component Safety, Comfort, NVH, BSR, Durability, CFD, etc.) in an OEM or Tier-1/2 environment – Preferably (but not limited to) Full vehicle/Interior/Exterior – modules Good understanding of functional performance requirements of various automotive systems Good understanding of vehicle development processes and digital product validations Strong project management skills – Planning, scheduling, driving & delivery People and business management skills - At least 2+ years in people management as a line manager, managing high complexity projects, diverse systems and business partners. Ability to drive innovations in process, product and business Demonstrates good business acumen & strong inter-personal skills Ability to intervene and resolve conflicts – technical and people Ability to handle multiple stakeholders and experience working with global/local teams. Advantage to global working experiences Ability to connect with universities and industrial ecosystem Knowledge of German language is highly desirable