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

Tasks

The role serves as the central coordination, governance, and execution interface for complex procurement and supply chain transformation initiatives such as 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 the 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 and supply chain governance projects - Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and tracking mechanisms - Ensure alignment across cross-functional teams, including Procurement, NPD, SCM, SQD, Finance, IT, and 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, including multi-entity environments

3. Process & Operations Stabilization (Hypercare)

- Establish and standardize procurement and 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 and track procurement and supply chain activities and responsibilities - Support contracting, ordering, and pricing coordination - Manage supplier-related assets, such as toolings and transfers

5. Change & Compliance Management

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

Qualifications

Qualification & Experience

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

Key Competencies

- Strong stakeholder management and 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