Program Manager- R&D

Function

Research & Development - Jaipur

Pay Band

E4 to M2

Role

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 purpose driven role for you

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 SME’s
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

A Day in the life

Should be well versed with Project management skills – Project planning, Monitoring, Control, Risk and mitigation, Conflict management, Issue log,
Should be well versed with automobile product development cycle.
Responsible for system adherence and project stage gate review management and approval process.
Must have know how of working on PLM/CAD/MS Project
 

Academic Qualification & Experience

BE/ ME/ (MBA)

Technical Skills/Knowledge

New product development- Key exposure to Vehicle integration, Layout and packaging, Chassis or body design development, Component, Product level testing
Project management skills- Planning, Monitoring and control, Management Reporting, Conflict and Risk management
Motorcycle architecture Understanding-
Analytical and problem solving skills- Six Sigma Green belt/ 7D

Behavioural Skills

People interpersonal skills
Good communication skills (written and verbal) 

What will it be like to work for Hero

As the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 25 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 India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 130 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

Hero MotoCorp, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 25 consecutive years with ~$5 billion revenue. The Company's global footprint spans 52 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Central and Latin America with a customer base of over 130 million. The Company operates eight manufacturing facilities - six in India and one each in Colombia and Bangladesh- along with two Research and Development centres: Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) in India and Tech Centre Germany (TCG).
Hero MotoCorp is driving the transition to electric mobility through VIDA, powered by Hero.

Strategic alliances with Harley-Davidson and Zero Motorcycles support the design and development of premium and electric motorcycles, respectively. Further demonstrating its commitment to the EV future, the Company has made strategic investments in two- and three-wheeler EV manufacturers, Ather Energy and Euler Motors. Hero MotoCorp is the only Indian two-wheeler manufacturer listed on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (D/SI).

Hero MotoCorp's Executive Chairman, Dr. Pawan Munjal, was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action.

Beyond mobility, Hero MotoCorp is a major global promoter of sports, including golf, football, field hockey, and cricket. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is India's flag bearer in global rally racing.