Assistant Manager - Program (NPI)

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries applied to multiple use cases in the mobility and energy sectors, to match our customers’ requirements. Agratas is a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, driven by our pursuit of green growth and technological progress. We develop next-generation battery technologies at our state-of-the-art R&D Innovation Hubs in India and the UK. JOB SUMMARY Ensure consistent and disciplined execution of NPI Gateway processes across all programs, supporting Program Managers and leadership RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for NPI Gateway execution support across all program initiatives. Manage Gateway deliverables include their tracking, readiness and closure. Collaborate closely with Program Managers on: Preparing Gateway presentations Reviewing deliverables Assessing gateway readiness Verify that gateway results meet the established goals and criteria. Act as PMO’s primary contact for NPI reviews and escalations. Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of NPI processes and tools. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Essential: Knowledge Timely gateway reviews featuring well-prepared content. Transparent tracking of deliverable status. Fewer unexpected issues and last-minute escalations. Effective collaboration between PM and PMO teams. Skills Proven experience in new product introduction (NPI) and program management Strong coordination and facilitation abilities Ability to offer constructive feedback and challenges Background in automotive or product development is preferred Experience 7–12 years (NPI / Automotive / Product Development) ROLE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS Minimum requirement: NPI / APQP / Gateway frameworks Effective coordination & organization Strong Communication management Skilled in Executive-level presentation Facilitation across multiple functions