Program Manager

About the Business:

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components.

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India’s first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.

Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.’

Criticality of the role to the business:

Building the semiconductor facility and ecosystem in India for the first time presents a multifaceted challenge. This requires managing complex operations on the ground, executing at a rapid pace, mobilizing resources at scale, and managing a diverse array of stakeholders to ensure the program remains on schedule.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with extensive operational experience and a demonstrated ability to navigate complex site management tasks effectively. This includes coordinating with various stakeholders, facilitating communication, and ensuring alignment across all parties involved.

Key Deliverable:

Program Management:

• Semiconductor Fab Upgradation: Drive and manage the program of semiconductor fabrication plant’s modernization including adding new equipment, enhancing cleanroom standards, manufacturing execution system and software, upgrading process technologies, or expanding capacity to manufacture more advanced chips
• Own Project Timelines: Collaborate with various internal teams and project partners to achieve the defined project milestones.
• Program Management: Technology Partnerand internal stakeholders to achieve 100% compliance to Technology license agreement and key milestones.
• Risk mitigation and Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve any risk or challenges that can arise.
• Reporting and Facilitate Decision Making: Manage Project reviews with Senior management and facilitate Senior management in decision making with analysis and presentations.
• Crisis management: Effectively manage any crises that arise collaborating with senior management to develop and implement appropriate response strategies.
• Project Update to Government: Work with Internal Government Affairs Team to facilitate in providing Project update to the state government.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve operational issues or challenges that arise on-site. Implement corrective actions and process improvements as necessary.
• Reporting and Feedback: Provide regular updates and reports to senior management regarding project progress, challenges, and milestones achieved

Essential Attributes:

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex operational activities, with a strong background in effective site management and timely problem resolution
• Demonstrated excellence in liaising with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to execute initiatives at a fast pace with minimal oversight from management
• Adaptable and resilient, able to navigate challenges and ambiguity in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• Ability to effectively represent TEPL in various engagements with key stakeholders, serving as a credible ambassador for the organization
• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and persuasive interactions with all levels of stakeholders
• Collaborative leadership style, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement among the site management team

Qualification:

• MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering. MBA is a plus.

Desired Experience level:

• 15-20 years of experience in Semiconductor operations management, with a strong background in overseeing manufacturing or industrial facilities