Project Management Office – Strategy & Governance - Procurement & Supply Chain Management India

The role serves as the central coordination, governance, and execution interface for complex procurement and supply chain transformation initiatives (e.g., carve-outs, transitions, and large-scale projects).

It ensures:

• Seamless execution of procurement processes
• Structured transition and handover of responsibilities
• Stable operations during transition (including hypercare phase)
• Strong governance, compliance, and stakeholder alignment across entities

The position plays a critical role in maintaining business continuity, supply stability, and operational efficiency during transformation programs.

1. Project Coordination & Governance

• Act as the central PMO for procurement & supply chain governance projects
• Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and tracking mechanisms
• Ensure alignment across cross-functional teams (Procurement, NPD, SCM, SQD, Finance, IT, Sales) 
• Monitor progress, risks, dependencies, and escalations

2. Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure controlled communication channels and governance discipline
• Manage coordination across global stakeholders (e.g., multi-entity environments)

3. Process & Operations Stabilization (Hypercare)

• Establish and standardize procurement & SCM processes
• Support training and knowledge transfer initiatives
• Provide structured hypercare support post-transition
• Identify operational gaps and drive quick resolution
• Ensure uninterrupted procurement and supply chain operations

4. Procurement & Supply Chain Execution Support

• Coordinate & Track procurement & supply chain activities & responsibilities
• Support contracting, ordering, and pricing coordination
• Manage supplier-related assets (e.g., toolings, transfers) 

5. Change & Compliance Management

• Drive change management and implementation
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks 
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and audit readiness 

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Business (MBA preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement / New Parts Development / Supply Chain / Project Management / Governance
• Experience in transformation or transition projects (preferred) 

Key Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management & communication skills
• Ability to work in ambiguous, high-change environments
• Structured thinking and attention to detail
• High ownership and accountability
• Ability to drive outcomes without direct authority
• Strong problem-solving and escalation management capability