Kohler - Project Manager - Aerospace & Defence

(1) Project Strategy & Planning:

Flow of Contractual Information:

- Ensure accurate communication and understanding of all project-related contractual data (Scope of Work, Purchase Terms & Agreements) across all stakeholders. Highlight and address any discrepancies or additional requirements.

Understanding Customer Requirements:

- Analyze and integrate customer contracts and purchase orders to meet expectations.

Project Planning:

- Collaborate with teams to organize resources such as personnel, materials, and machinery.

Performance Reviews:

- Conduct reviews with cross-functional teams (CFT) to monitor project performance and execute risk mitigation strategies.

Project Execution Integration:

- Synthesize information from various teams to provide a complete project execution plan.

(2) Project Execution & Delivery:

Contractual Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to all contractual obligations as outlined during the contract/purchase order review process.

SAP Working Knowledge:

- Sound knowledge in MM module (upload schedule, MRP and Production Version) in SAP.

Schedule Development & Critical Path Management:

- Support the creation of project schedules and track progress, ensuring timely completion within contract parameters.

Milestone Tracking:

- Monitor key project milestones and customer communications to manage deadlines.

Financial Oversight:

- Ensure project performance aligns with financial targets and manage the profit and loss aspects.

Order Fluctuations: Manage order changes and align them with the customer schedule and forecasts.

Conduct Reviews:

- Lead Project Management Reviews with CFT and Management to ensure the project stays on track.

(3) Cross Functional Team Management:

Team Motivation:

- Encourage and motivate team members to participate in project engagement activities.

Cultural Awareness:

- Stay attuned to the cultural environment of the customer for better collaboration and understanding.

(4) Project Coordination & Administrative:

Customer Visits & Reviews:

- Coordinate customer visits, hospitality, and provide updates during Project Management Reviews.

Bid vs. Actual Data Coordination:

- Work with business development and operations teams to track and compare bid estimates with actual performance.

Action Item Tracking:

- Maintain a running list of action items with the customer and internal teams.

Meeting Participation:

- Attend and contribute to regular project review meetings such as Morning Meetings and Performance Reviews.

Logistics Coordination:

- Collaborate with logistics teams to resolve delivery or dispatch issues.

Educational Qualification - B.E. / B.Tech

Educational Qualification - B.E. / B.Tech