At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth, we are now recruiting for a Program Lead, to strengthen our team in Gothenburg.

Scope of role

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Program Lead (PL) to join our Technology & Innovation team. The PL will be instrumental in increasing the efficiency and impact of our department organization by managing various programs, driving operational excellence, and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The PL acts as the operational backbone for our team, managing the project lifecycle for all our product initiatives. This strategic role ensures that our projects are well-planned, resourced, and delivered on time while maintaining a high standard of quality. You’ll be a key partner to our department leadership, translating high-level goals and requirements into clear, actionable deliverables that teams can confidently execute.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Management

o Serve as the primary point of contact for project status, risks, and decisions.

o Coordinate with various Product Line departments, Quality, and the Global Design PMO.

o Align stakeholders around goals, deliverables, and success metrics.

o Identify bottlenecks early, propose solutions, and keep projects unblocked.

• Delivery Management

o Handle incoming requests and keep delivery dates on track.

o Build and maintain clear project plans, timelines, and milestones for project initiatives.

o Secure the technical input we need and that everyone is on the same page.

• Expand our reach

o Drive special projects and innovations by connecting with external organizations, including Marketing, Merchandise, and Intelligent Drive, HMI, etc.

• Process Optimization

o Partner with stakeholders at the working level to refine processes and increase collaboration efficiency.

• Tracking & Control

o Stay on top of budget shifts, scope changes, and shifting vehicle timelines.

o Track progress and ensure work is delivered with quality and on schedule.

o Document and share program updates and roadmaps

Knowledge/Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Design Operations, or a similar role, ideally within digital product development organizations.

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, cross-functional projects and programs from concept to launch.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to keep multiple projects in motion.

• Expertise with project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Excel).

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.

• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapid change.

Good to have:

• Experience in automotive, software, consumer tech, or innovation environments.

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and product development lifecycles.

• Experience with headcount and capacity planning for project teams.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Design, Business, Communications, Computer Science).

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects, you work on then we would love to hear from you.

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest; each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.