Job Description:

The Program Manager, Industrial Machines position will be based in Hyderabad, India. In this position, you will report to the Director of Supply Chain Program Management. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Industrial Equipment Program Manager to lead and oversee the development, planning, execution, and management of Industrial equipment and tool programs. This role requires a professional with a strong background in industrial machinery (Drilling equipment, tracked machines, heavy equipment, automotive, powered tools) in operations, supply chain and program management roles. The Industrial Machine Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all equipment-related projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams, including engineering, logistics, and field technicians, to ensure the seamless development, qualification and launch of industrial equipment programs. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure the availability of necessary resources and support. Watch “Culture is our Passion” to learn more about us.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance.

Here is a glimpse of what you will do:

• Coordinate cross functional activities between Supply Chain internal teams (Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Sourcing, Logistics), other NX teams (Ops, R&D, Quality, Product Application, Fleet Management.) and ODM partners
• Work with internal and ODM design engineering teams, other cross functional teams, manufacturers, and components suppliers to successfully launch new products on time
• Support new supplier onboarding and qualification activities.
• Work closely with cross functional teams including engineering, quality, operations, and global commodity managers.
• Act as steward of supply chain operational efficiencies through identifying and implementation of continuous improvements in key Business Processes for the organization.
• Provide a feedback loop to Engineering and Supply Chain to capture lessons learned from product rollouts and provide recommendations for future designs and processes.
• Negotiate project requirements, deliverables to achieve successful and cost optimized product deployment

Here is some of what you will need (required):

• Bachelor’s degree Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Operations
• Min. 10+ years of demonstrated experience managing and delivering complex Mechanical and Electrical Programs.
• Previous experience in maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, particularly in the demolition/recycling, mining or construction sectors.
• Hands-on experience with rock drilling, cutting, loading, hauling, ventilation, and material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Experience with Industrial Equipment development and manufacturing
• Experience working with domestic and offshore 3rd party Contract Manufacturing (CM) and Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM/ODM)

Here are a few of our preferred experiences

• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex challenges, gather internal and external customer challenges, and implement strategic initiatives that enhance product and process efficiency
• Ability to work autonomously, with minimal guidance and supervision
• PMP or PMO certification is desirable
• Strong Systems skills ie: ERP, Arena, Confluence, Smart Sheets program management tools
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

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