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As a Programme Manager for Royal Enfield you will be part of the Global Technical Organisation and report to the Group Manager - Programme Management
The role will involve working with cross-functional teams in Industrial Design, Product Development, Quality, Procurement, Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and Sales & Marketing. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered to market on time, in full (OTIF), adhering to stage gate deliverables set out in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process. Previous experience in Project Management will give you a distinct advantage in eliminating possible timing issues before they arise internally or externally. You will be a strong, effective communicator and influencer ensuring all dependencies within the Programme Management team (and outside) are completely understood & aligned when it comes to delivering product on time to meet the commercial business objectives.
Key responsibilities
Program Planning
Plan the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with the NPI process and specific objectives of the company
Maintain a high level timing plan in order to drive the cadence of the program
Support the development & acceptability of the function level detailed timing plans to ensure Deliverables and Milestones are being managed on a day to day basis
Support the individual functional areas in producing and submitting annual budgets and operating plans
Organise the Program
Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization
Ensure all project related meetings are scheduled, attended and minuted, chairing when appropriate
Ensure continuous stakeholder buy-in to the project
Consistently provide clear and accurate project documentation, ensuring accurate project reporting to Senior Management on a regular basis
Lead the Program
Apply project metrics and risk management principles to identify and mitigate potential schedule impacting items
Encourage and motivate project team members to accomplish assigned tasks
Drive the overall progress of assigned projects towards completion, using good judgment in determining when to escalate issues to management
Understand interdependencies of, and, develop good relationships between the members of the cross functional project team
Leverage strong interpersonal and influencing skills to build a high performing team of indirect reports
Control the Program
Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities, working with the project team to determine the appropriate mitigation and contingency plans
Ensure the program business case is up to date and reflects the current objectives and ability to meet those objectives
Ensure change to product requirements and specification are proposed, approved and communicated in a timely manner, to all key stakeholders.
Continually monitor the program activities and take appropriate action to keep the project on plan
Success metrics of the role
As Programme Manager you will be measured on OTIF delivery on various goals and performance indicators. These will depend on the focus area for the year. Overall success of your role will depend on the following measures but not limited to:
Adherence to the company’s NPI process
Delivery of the overall programme and its activities in line with the stage gate deliverables set out in the NPI process
Identification and resolution of key programme risks as they arise, and taking appropriate action as required to keep the project on plan
Support the Group Manager - Programme Management with process improvement
Scope and Impact
You will be responsible for ensuring Motorcycle Projects are delivered on time and in full. The Programme Management team is split between the UKTC and Chennai, India and sits within the GTO (Global Technical Organisation) but also links into the GCO (Global Commercial Organisation) in terms of procedures and operating systems. The Programme Manager is an influential & critical role for the business which ultimately drives key decisions daily whilst providing visibility of project readiness that enables us to achieve our business objectives.
Network and stakeholders
Industrial Design
Product Strategy
Product Development
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
Genuine Motorcycle Accessories
MSE
Quality Assurance
Sales
Service
Marketing
Warehouse
Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
What are we looking for?
Qualified to degree level with 5+ years relevant experience in a similar role
Formal Project Management training qualification (APMP, PRINCE2 or similar) preferred
Knowledge of Programme Management process
Knowledge of motorcycle design and development process preferred
The Programme Manager should also demonstrate the following attributes:
Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that their own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the company
Determine strategies to move the project forward, set goals, create and implement action plans, and evaluate the process and results
Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the project
Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organisational effectiveness
Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interests of the company
Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the company
Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and / or resolve the problem
What will it be like to work for Royal Enfield?
The Royal Enfield team has been growing consistently, competitively and profitably for over a decade now, actively chasing its aim to be the #1 global mid-size motorcycle company and be the #1 Brand in product and service excellence.
At Royal Enfield, we don’t simply focus on what we do, but how we do it is also very important to us. We do not follow the industry conventions, or take the well-trodden path. We create our own path and that has led us to this outstanding success in the past. Our values and the brand remains at the core of all our activities, as we work towards transforming Royal Enfield into a complete experiential brand.
To that effect, we are adding quality and diversity to the existing team by bringing in new people from different industries providing us with a wide range of thoughts and ideas; people from different parts of the world to help us learn about the markets we intend to serve in the future.
About Royal Enfield?
The oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the mid-sized motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic bikes. With its new manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield is able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a very important player in the global mid-size motorcycle market and is working towards re-inventing this space with motorcycles that are evocative and engaging and great fun to ride.
Royal Enfield’s motorcycle line-up includes the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650, powered by a modern 648cc twin cylinder engine. Royal Enfield also manufactures the Classic, Bullet and Thunderbird models in 350cc displacement and the purpose-built Himalayan powered by the new LS410 engine. Royal Enfield operates through 18 company-operated stores and 940 large format stores and 500 studio stores in all major cities and towns in India, and exports to over 50 countries across the world including the USA, UK, several European and Latin American countries, as well as the Middle East and South-East Asia.
Royal Enfield also organizes and supports many motorcycling events and rides globally, more prominently the Rider Mania – an annual gathering of Royal Enfield riders from all over the world to the lovely beaches of Goa, and the Himalayan Odyssey, the most arduous motorcycle ride over some of the toughest roads and highest mountain passes in the Himalayas. Royal Enfield also conducts the popular ‘One Ride’ where people around the world ride out on their motorcycles on the first Sunday of April.
