Operations Program Manager

Role: Program Manager - Greenfield Factory Project Location: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru Reporting To: Senior Manager, Program Team Name: Program Management Team Responsibilities • Build consensus among cross-functional "swimlanes" to define goals that align directly with organizational OKRs. • Drive the delivery of project goals through a highly collaborative approach across multiple workstreams. • Identify and neutralize roadblocks to ensure execution stays on track without compromising on Scope or Quality. • Proactively identify gaps in established workflows and implement continuous improvements. • Provide timely alerts on project risks with detailed mitigation plans. Your ability to bridge functional gaps and resolve daily impediments is critical to the team’s efficiency. Experience and Qualifications • B.E/B.Tech with a total experience of 7-11 yrs • PMP Certification will be a definite plus but not mandatory • Knowing of Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus but not mandatory Must have competencies • Proven track record in New Product Development or New Product Industrialization within the automotive industry. • Deep understanding of automotive manufacturing operations, including Vehicle, Battery, and Electronics Assembly (Paintshop experience is a plus). • Proficiency in ERP systems, IoT integration, and Factory Material Management. • Prior experience in establishing new manufacturing facilities (Greenfield projects) is highly desirable. • Hands-on experience in onsite coordination with both internal teams and external partners. • Expertise in setting up and implementing new operational processes and information flow architectures. Good to have competencies • A robust understanding of manufacturing environments, process design, and NPI lifecycles. • Deep know-how of factory information flows and their underlying dependencies. • Demonstrated proficiency in Risk Management, Change Management, Lean principles, and Negotiation. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a high-velocity environment with shifting priorities. • A self-starter and "go-getter" with high levels of ownership and a focus on closure. • Ability to map and manage complex dependencies across internal and external stakeholders. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an eye for detail—because the devil is in the details! Want to know more? At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack. Be You, With Us. The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.