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PMO (Space & Defence/Electronics, Delhi/NCR, 8+ Yrs)

Delhi Permanent View Job Description
This role combines project delivery leadership (scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder management) with operational ownership across suppliers, subcontractors, and the company's growing operational footprint in India.
  • Multidisciplinary and Global Exposure
  • Cutting-Edge Projects in Space and Defence

About Our Client

The client operates in the space and defense sector, focusing on advanced embedded systems and microelectronics. They work on cutting-edge technologies for high-reliability environments, offering a dynamic and multidisciplinary setting.

Job Description

Project & Program Management

  • Plan, lead, and control electronics and hardware-software development projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.
  • Own and maintain integrated project plans and reporting cadence using tools such as MS Project, Jira, or similar
  • Manage project scope, requirements, and change control while maintaining full lifecycle traceability.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation: project management plans, schedules, status reports, risk registers, and configuration/change records.



Cross‑Functional Coordination

  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams (electronics, RF, embedded software, mechanical, integration, test, and IVVQ).
  • Align priorities across engineering, operations, business development, and management teams.
  • Act as a key interface between customers, internal stakeholders, suppliers, and partners.



Supplier & Subcontractor Operations

  • Lead supplier and subcontractor operational performance: identification support, onboarding, scope of work definition, delivery tracking, and quality follow-up.
  • Manage non-conformities (NCR/8D), acceptance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate with Procurement and Finance on purchasing plans, lead times, expediting, invoicing, and budget tracking at work-package level.



Business & Commercial Support

  • Support Business Development and Sales teams with technical and commercial proposals, including work package definition, cost/schedule assumptions, and risk assessments.



India Operations Leadership

  • Coordinate and execute operational plans to support the organization's growth in India.
  • Manage relationships with local partners and subcontractors.
  • Support operational scalability, including vendor ecosystem mapping, KPI reporting, documentation standardization, and alignment with global HQ processes.
  • Oversee logistics and import/export coordination where applicable.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in project management for electronic product development, preferably within defence and/or aerospace environments.
  • Hands-on experience with project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent).
  • Strong understanding of quality and assurance frameworks (e.g., ECSS, MIL-STD, AQAP, EN9100 / ISO 9001).
  • Proven experience managing suppliers and subcontractors across technical, delivery, and quality dimensions.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Provides leadership, guidance, and coordination to engineering and operational teams.
  • Responsible for defining, managing, and executing project and operational budgets.
  • Plays a key role in analyzing operational and financial data to support decision-making.

What's on Offer

Opportunity of being a part of pioneering projects in space and defence while working in a collaborative, global environment that fosters innovation and continuous learning.

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JN-012026-6928188

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
General Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Delhi
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-012026-6928188

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.