Program Manager-Charging Infrastructure Development

Role: Program Manager (Charging Infrastructure, Development)

Location: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru

Reporting to: Program Lead

Team name: Program Management Team

About the Team and the Role

The Program Management team at Ather is responsible for orchestrating the seamless integration of Hardware, Electrical, and Software sub-systems to adapt to evolving business requirements. We manage the complex coordination required to drive technical and operational excellence across the organization’s electric vehicle ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Ather’s products are a great concoction of multiple components from different sub-systems (Hardware, Firmware, Software, Cloud). These need to integrate seamlessly and adapt to the Business requirements (New market development, city expansion, etc) & deliver category-leading performance in every aspect. Hence you’ll be involved in many cross-functional team (CFT) coordination to solve complex technical/technology/Operational problems.
• In this role, you must have good knowledge of the development of Hardware Product Development and Embedded Systems, and while working in an agile environment.
• Manage the day-to-day execution of multiple scrum teams working on multiple swimlanes with a focus on the development of various slow and fast charging products for electric vehicles.
• Track their overall milestone deliverables, Releases, and Change Management Processes. Your activities include planning, monitoring & closure for sprint activities.
• Identify gaps in the system and establish steps to mitigate them. Report any impediments/red flags & take initiatives to work with CFT for planning/mitigating/solving impediments to achieve objectives while adhering to strict deadlines/requirements on Quality, Cost, and Delivery parameters.
• Help set processes in place for efficient execution and build a culture within the swim lane by establishing the right ways of working.
• The team's efficiency depends on your ability to identify risks on a day-to-day basis, look for mitigation, and be a bridge with the other functions on any impediments.

Experience and Qualifications

• A total experience of 5-8 years in OEM or Tier-1 organizations.
• Preferably a background in Hardware and Embedded Systems development, Supply chain development, played a techno-commercial role in a product based organization.
• BE/B.Tech degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics is a requirement with a recent background in program/project management that'd help understand best practices in Scrum/Agile.
• SAFe Scrum Master Certification, MBA, and PMP/PGMP - This will be a definite plus but is not mandatory.

Must Have Competencies

• Should have good knowledge of product development life-cycle, hardware and firmware integration, functioning of mechanical, electrical and electronic components.
• Your knowledge of system components would help you understand issues better. But more than that, your facilitation and communication skills will be tested in this role.
• You've had some stints of using Agile/Scrum to manage and maintain complex projects across multiple teams.
• Should be detail-oriented in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.
• Should be a self-starter & go-getter with knowledge of LEAN having a knack for improving the process and efficiency, and stay on top of a lot of things that are priority.
• Should be savvy with relevant tools for project management like JIRA, G-Suite, etc.

Good to Have Competencies

• Proactive, responsive, and keen on process enhancement. Proven ability to optimize execution and increase the predictability of the system.
• Possess excellent communication and have a good command of verbal and written skills with a clear focus on details - the devil's in the details!
• Finally, a get-it-done attitude that helps deliver uncompromised quality on time is a must in this role.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.