Job Description
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries applied to multiple use cases in the mobility and energy sectors, to match our customers’ requirements. Agratas is a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, driven by our pursuit of green growth and technological progress. We develop next-generation battery technologies at our state-of-the-art R&D Innovation Hubs in India and the UK.
JOB SUMMARY
Ensure consistent and disciplined execution of NPI Gateway processes across all programs, supporting Program Managers and leadership
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for NPI Gateway execution support across all program initiatives.
- Manage Gateway deliverables include their tracking, readiness and closure.
- Collaborate closely with Program Managers on:
- Preparing Gateway presentations
- Reviewing deliverables
- Assessing gateway readiness
- Verify that gateway results meet the established goals and criteria.
- Act as PMO’s primary contact for NPI reviews and escalations.
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of NPI processes and tools.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:
Knowledge
- Timely gateway reviews featuring well-prepared content.
- Transparent tracking of deliverable status.
- Fewer unexpected issues and last-minute escalations.
Effective collaboration between PM and PMO teams.
Skills
- Proven experience in new product introduction (NPI) and program management
- Strong coordination and facilitation abilities
- Ability to offer constructive feedback and challenges
Background in automotive or product development is preferred
Experience
- 7–12 years (NPI / Automotive / Product Development)
ROLE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum requirement:
- NPI / APQP / Gateway frameworks
- Effective coordination & organization
- Strong Communication management
- Skilled in Executive-level presentation
- Facilitation across multiple functions