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Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT)?is not only one of the world's best-known multi-industry companies, but also a pioneer of the diversified business model. Founded in 1923, we have grown into a network of businesses with total revenues of $12 billion, and approximately 33,000 employees with facilities and presence in 25 countries, serving a diverse and global customer base. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A., Textron is ranked 236 on the FORTUNE 500 list of largest U.S. companies. Organizationally, Textron consists of numerous subsidiaries and operating divisions, which are responsible for the day-to-day operation of their businesses. For more information, please visit?www.textron.com

Textron India Private Limited in Bangalore was incorporated in 2004 under the Companies Act, 1956, to better serve customers of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) around the world. This is a global resource that provides engineering and technological solutions for many Textron business units. We provide engineering and design services including but not limited to drafting, computer aided design, computer aided engineering, solid modeling, finite element analysis, sourcing, business development, marketing and other related activities and services in relation to the above sectors. For more details please visit www.textron.in

About the Business Unit:

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

The IT Manager for Textron Specialized Vehicles will play a pivotal role in aligning technology solutions with business objectives, overseeing all solution centers, and ensuring efficient service delivery. This role requires strong SAP knowledge to lead the SAP development team (ABAP, UI5) and projects related to it. This role requires a strong leader who can collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive excellence in IT services. Incumbent should be highly proficient in the discipline of software development, project management, business partnering, vendor management and team development. He/she will be collaborating with Stakeholders, Architects, Team Leads, Developers, Vendors, Business Partners and Program Managers to deliver high quality software that meets and exceeds project requirements. 

·        Collaborate with stakeholders and program management to define and prioritize SAP Projects, enhancement, and support requirements

·        Directly manage the SAP Development team and also dotted line management of the rest of the IT team

• Identify and allocate resources to fulfil resource demands
• Work with IT and HR Management to define and recruit top talent from universities
• Set up performance goals for team members, evaluate performance, provide coaching and facilitate professional development
• Develop leaders and highly functional teams. Develop a collaborative and stimulating work environment
• Monitor major projects, IT budgets, priorities, standards, procedures, and overall IT performance
• Project scheduling and resource management
• Conduct performance reviews of team members and identify areas of improvement, give feedback, and recommend for promotions or salary increments
• Coordinate with the direct managers of all the TIPL resources. Keep them in sync with the TIPL policies/opportunities.
• Understand project requirements, coordinate with resources, follow PMO process and direct the projects in the right direction in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams and clients. Coordinate priorities between the team and BU’s
• Ability to manage change and effectively pass on the information down the line to concerned teams for smoother execution
• Manage IT staff by recruiting, training, and coaching employees, communicating job expectations, and appraising their performance
• Effectively lead teams and inspire others to achieve goals through innovation, quality, and excellence
• Encourage team interaction, boost employee motivation, and appreciate team contribution
• Ability to match SAP project tasks with opportunities for development so that employee potential is utilized to the maximum
• Must ensure teams follow the correct procedures, policies, and documentation requirements across project phases
• Must provide technical training to teams when required and serve as a technical mentor to team members
• Designing training programs and workshops for staff, identifying opportunities for team training and skills advancement

v  Effective written and verbal communications

v  A good team player

v  Problem-solving skills

v  Cross cultural work experiences

v  Ability to work in a matrix organization

v  Good listening and influencing skills; a strong customer focus is a must. 

v  Ability to multi-task and prioritize. 

v  Excellent team management skills, ability to manage big team

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com   

Textron India Private Limited in Bangalore was incorporated in 2004 under the Companies Act, 1956, to better serve customers of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) around the world. This is a global resource that provides engineering and technological solutions for many Textron business units. We provide engineering and design services including but not limited to drafting, computer aided design, computer aided engineering, solid modeling, finite element analysis, sourcing, business development, marketing and other related activities and services in relation to the above sectors. For more details please visit www.textron.in

About the Business Unit:

Kautex, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., is rated among the Top 100 Automotive Suppliers worldwide. The company is a leading global supplier of hybrid and conventional plastic fuel tank systems, selective catalytic reduction systems (SCR) and clear vision systems and sensors. In addition, the company produces and supplies camshafts, castings and industrial packaging. Headquartered in Bonn, Germany, the company owns and operates more than 30 facilities in 14 countries worldwide. For more details please visit www.kautex.com

·       Leads all programs assigned to a Program Manager to meet customer requirements and business commitments.

·       Develops, facilitates the implementation and maintains schedules, program deliverables and program status including status of key health milestones and KPIs on a timely basis.

·       Facilitates effective Program Development Team (PDT) meetings on the appropriate cadence, driving proactive issue resolution. These meeting should set up the team members for success.

v  Ensure via regular and effective communication with Platform Manager consistent understanding and executing of the FLP process

v  Acts as the objective management voice in the project team

v  Drive adherence and support continuous improvement to FLP process to deliver increase quality and cost performance

v  Drive Program budgets adherence for all in FLP mentioned resources and tasks

v  Ensure quarterly reviews of CAR to accurately represent the project status and escalate to Platform Manager with options if misalignment to desired metrics is evident

v  Responsible for all documentation residing in PLM, reflect actual working practice for programs/ customers which are assigned to them or their team members

v  Ensure via regular and effective communication, with all supporting functional teams, a clear and concise understanding of all requirements and status of changes to program or customer development timeline

v  Supports continuous evaluation of program risks by tracking and driving the appropriate implemented risk mitigation

v  Ensure knowledge about and compliance with Customer Specific Requirements throughout your team

v  Drives a learning environment across program team through active listening and coaching.

v  Responsible for creating a positive, proactive environment which focuses on “making people successful” and “doing what we say”

v  Ensure PM metrics are adhered to, escalate with options and lead team to drive full root cause analysis to any deviations to plan

v  Ensure self-development plans, holiday schedule coverage and all project tracking KPI’s are adhered to i.e. booking of hours to appropriate projects and meet target percentage of booking

v  Become the key contact for programs/customers you are responsible for

v  Unless otherwise agreed to by platform manager and finance a minimum of 80% of hours are to be spent on project work

v  Sr. Program Manager Support Platform Manager as delegate when requested

v  Ensure relationships with customers and team members are strong

Note: These statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and are intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties.

v  System Knowledge

v  Testing and Validation experience

v  Previous experience in automotive industry

v  Program Management experience

v  Quality management experience

v  Measurement Technology/Statistical Process Control knowledge

v  Materials and Processing knowledge

v  Working knowledge of DFMEA and PFMEA process

v  Experience in Program or Project management

v  Effective written and verbal communications

v  A good team player

v  Problem-solving skills

v  Cross cultural work experiences

v  Ability to work in a matrix organization.