Project Manager - PFA India Strategic projects

Responsibilities / Tasks
Role Purpose

The Strategic Project Manager will drive end-to-end execution of Pharma BU’s India 2.0 agenda   —   turning strategy into prioritized programs, shipped outcomes, measurable value, and institutionalized ways of working. The role acts as the execution engine and governance anchor, ensuring cross-functional alignment across Product Management, Engineering/R&D, Localization, Procurement, Quality/Regulatory, Manufacturing/Partners, Digital/Automation, Order-to-Delivery, and Service.

Core mission:

D eliver profitable growth + speed + competitiveness through a structured portfolio of initiatives (localization, product/solution fit, cost-out, supply readiness, service capability, digital/automation enablement, and   operating -model upgrades).

1) Portfolio & Program Leadership (Strategy → Execution)

- Translate India 2.0 Pharma strategy into a well-structured initiative portfolio: charters, milestones, business cases, dependencies.

- Build and   maintain   an integrated master plan across functions, vendors, and global stakeholders.

- Run workstream governance: cadence, reviews, RAID logs (Risks/Assumptions/Issues/Dependencies), decision registers.

2) Business Case & Value Realization (Make it measurable)

- Drive initiative business cases: margin impact, cost-out, lead-time reduction, working capital, revenue acceleration.

- Set up benefits tracking with Finance: baseline, targets, monthly realization, variance analysis, corrective actions.

- Ensure initiatives are sequenced for value (quick wins + structural improvements).

3) Cross-Functional Execution & Delivery Management

- Orchestrate collaboration across Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing/Partners, QA, Regulatory, Sales, Service, Finance.

- Ensure deliverables are delivered on time: specs, drawings, supplier qualification, QA plans, validation packs, documentation, training.

- Identify   and remove blockers, escalate early, and drive decision-making.

4) Stakeholder & Change Management (Make adoption real)

- Align leadership on priorities and trade-offs; manage conflicts through structured decision pathways.

- Drive adoption of new processes and tools; create SOPs/playbooks where needed.

- Communicate progress via sharp weekly updates and executive-ready monthly dashboards.

5) Risk, Quality, and Compliance Assurance

- Proactively manage risk in localization and execution: supplier readiness, quality audits, critical components, documentation.

- Ensure alignment with relevant Pharma quality expectations (e.g.,   validation   readiness, traceability, documentation discipline).

- Maintain clear go/no-go criteria, stage gates, and escalation thresholds.

Deliverables

- Pharma & Food Applications Portfolio Roadmap

- Initiative Charters + Business Cases

- SteerCo   Pack   &   Dashboard (progress, decisions   required , benefits, risks)

Your Profile / Qualifications
Required Experience & Qualifications

- 8–12+ years in strategic program/project management in industrial equipment / engineering / pharma manufacturing / automation environments.

- Proven   track record   of delivering cross-functional programs: localization, NPI, cost-out/value engineering, supply chain transformation, or operational excellence.

- Strong understanding of end-to-end product lifecycle (requirements → engineering → sourcing → build → quality → delivery → service).

- Experience working with global stakeholders and matrix organizations.

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology ; MBA or PMP/PRINCE2 preferred.

Key Skills (Must-Have)

- Program management mastery: planning, critical path, RAID, stage gates, governance

- Business case & value tracking: financial fluency, benefits realization discipline

- Cross-functional leadership: influence without authority, conflict resolution, facilitation

- Structured problem-solving: root cause, hypothesis-driven execution, decision memos

- Communication: crisp executive updates, narrative, and “so-what” insights

- Operational rigor: documentation discipline, handover readiness, quality mindset

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