Program Manager- R&D Job Details

Job Description

Program Manager- R&D

Date: 9 Sept 2025

Location: Jaipur, RJ, IN, 302028

Company: Hero Motocorp

Function:
Research & Development - Jaipur

Pay Band:
E4 to M2

Role:
Program Manager

A purpose driven role for you

Responsible for planning and controlling of all product and process development relating issues of his projects (including product planning, R&D, production, purchase and sales & marketing) from initial phase up to SOP either internal or external projects.
Liaising with HD-USA Development centre for product development and lead technical discussions representing R&D as core and complete Hero as lead.
Responsible for achieving all project targets concerning product quality, cost and timelines.

A Day in the life

• Responsible for all product planning and controlling of his projects as per the approved Cycle Plan.
• Responsible for target achievement (CTQ) for his projects.
• Conduct Design review with relevant SMEs.
• Plans, sets-up, and executes project structure incl. carry-over/commonality expectations.
• Plans and monitors the progress and completion of R-Flows which are related to his projects.

Academic Qualification & Experience

• BE/ ME/ (MBA)

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Planning, organization and follow up capability.
• Professional background either Body Design, Chassis Development or Vehicle Integration.
• Experienced in Project Management.

Behavioural Skills

• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).

What will it be like to work for Hero

As the worlds largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 22 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of Indias proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 110 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower. If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Headquartered in New Delhi (India), Hero MotoCorp is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 22 consecutive years. We are at the forefront of developing modern, technologically superior and eco-friendly mobility solutions for its millions of customers around the world.

Hero MotoCorp has rapidly transformed into a true multinational organization with a presence in 47 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

We have achieved the coveted milestone of 110 million cumulative production and sales since inception. Aligned with its Vision Be the Future of Mobility, Hero MotoCorp plans to achieve its next 100 million sales by 2030.

We have a globally benchmarked manufacturing and Research & Development (R&D) ecosystem that is spread across global geographies. Its R&D facilities are located in India and Germany - the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) at Jaipur, India, and the Tech Centre Germany (TCG), near Munich. Hero MotoCorps eight green manufacturing facilities are spread across India (6), Colombia (1) and Bangladesh (1).

Hero MotoCorp is the pre-eminent leader in the Indian two-wheeler market. It is the only motorcycle manufacturing company listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

In 2022, Hero MotoCorp launched a separate brand for emerging mobility solutions, including Electric Vehicles (EV) - VIDA, Powered by Hero. VIDA has commenced sales of VIDA V1 its first EV in India and plans to launch the product in global markets.

We are one of the largest global corporate promoters of multiple sporting disciplines. Hero is globally associated with golf, football, field hockey, cricket and motorsports. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is one of Indias flag-bearers in global rally racing. The iconic golfer Tiger Woods is Hero MotoCorps Global Corporate Partner.

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