Program Manager - PDS

About SKF

SKF is the world leading supplier of products and solutions in the bearing business including technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring and training.

The inherent skills and competence of our around 40,000 employees help us to fulfill our objective of creating more intelligent, sustainable and innovative customer solutions. SKF is a truly global company with presence in more than 130 countries, serving an extensive range of industries and customers worldwide. SKF started its operations in India in 1923.

SKF has hands-on experience in over 40 industries with knowledge and a vast product portfolio across the SKF technology platforms: bearings and units, seals, lubrication systems, condition monitoring equipment, and services.

We operate in four regions – the Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa, India & Southeast Asia and China & Northeast Asia – to serve customers with speed and responsiveness.

SKF has been in India since more than 100 years and has a pan India footprint consisting of 6 manufacturing facilities, 12 offices, a supplier network of over 300 distributors and an employee base of more than 2600 dedicated professionals.

To know more, please visit: www.skf.com/in

Innovation is the key:

We make some of the world’s most innovative products and solutions to reduce friction. But we sell something bigger. Less friction means more energy saved. And it means that society can move forward to a more energy-efficient future where we can all do more with less.

Sustainability:

At SKF, we have a long history of working with industrial sustainability. It is an integral part of what we do every day. And we strive to create engagement throughout the business, not only by implementing sustainability on a strategic level, but also by encouraging the ideas and grass root projects initiated by our people around the world.

About Technology Development

As a team, we're responsible for global research, technology development, product development and technology strategy. Our group strategy is that 25 percent of our growth should come from new products. Filling that funnel with new and bold innovation is one of the things that we do. We bring customer value by combining our unique knowledge and technology in products and solutions with sustainability to develop ‘Intelligent & Clean’ solutions." - Annika Ölme, CTO and Senior Vice President, Technology Development

Digital Engineering & Innovation:

Digital Engineering & Innovation team is an international team based in multiple countries across the globe. We serve customers indirectly through secure solutions such as Engineering Tools, Product Lifecycle Management, Configurators & Design Automation Solutions and directly through simulation,  selection tools, technical projects and AI product assist (search bar on skf.com). Together with other teams at SKF,  we build the digital landscape and drive the solutions that will help transform our full value chain and add value to our customers.

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Program Manager

Reports To: Manager – Product Development Solutions

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Location: Bangalore

Role Purpose:

 The Program Manager is responsible for implementing Strategic DE&I Initiatives to establish and deploy Engineering Systems at scale within SKF. These tools and platforms are designed to promote process standardization, operational excellence, platform innovation, and facilitate widespread user adoption.

Key Responsibilities: 

Program Leadership & Strategy

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  • Define and execute the roadmap for assigned programs/projects
  
  
  • Align program objectives with organizational goals and ensure measurable outcomes.
  
  
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, IT, operations, and supplier teams.
  
  
  
  

Process Standardization

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  • Identify, document, and streamline design processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.
  
  
  • Establish governance frameworks and best practices for automation workflows.
  
  
  
  

Automation Platform Development

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  • Oversee the design, development, and deployment of a new automation platform.
  
  
  • Partner with technical teams to ensure scalability, reliability, and usability.
  
  
  • Monitor performance metrics and continuously improve platform capabilities.
  
  
  
  

User Onboarding & Change Management

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  • Develop and implement onboarding strategies to help users adopt the new platform.
  
  
  • Lead change management initiatives, including training, communication, and support.
  
  
  • Act as a champion for user experience, ensuring smooth transitions and high satisfaction.
  
  
  
  

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

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  • Manage relationships with external suppliers and vendors involved in automation solutions.
  
  
  • Negotiate contracts, monitor deliverables, and ensure compliance with program requirements.
  
  
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement and provide regular updates on program progress.
  
  
  
  

Candidate’s Profile:

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  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or business management
  
  
  • Proven experience (5+ years) in program management, preferably in PLM, design automation or engineering systems and platforms.
  
  
  • Strong knowledge of automation platforms, process optimization, and digital transformation would be an advantage
  
  
  • Expertise in change management and user adoption strategies.
  
  
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  
  
  • Experience managing suppliers and external partners in complex technical programs.
  
  
  
  

Desired Attributes

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  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
  
  
  • Ability to balance technical depth with business priorities.
  
  
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
  
  • Passion for driving innovation and continuous improvement.
  
  
  • Excellent at translating complex technical or strategic concepts into clear, actionable messages.
  
  
  • Establishes frameworks for monitoring progress, budgets, and resource allocation.