Head of Technical Project Information

Position Name: Head of Technical Project Information

Department: Research and Development

Functional Area: Technical Project Information (E0/D)

Location: Chakan, Pune

Experience: 15–20 Years

Qualification: B.E Mechanical

Role Purpose

Technology Center Pune (TCP) / Technical Project Steering (E0) / Head of Technical Project Information (E0/D)

Purpose of this position is to lead activities related to:

• Project Data/Information Management
• Management of complete technical data/information and associated activities in BOM (Bill of Material), MBT (Modell Beschreibung Technik), FAKOM (Farb + Kombinationstafel), CONNECT (Product Life Cycle Management) systems for IN Projects
• Management of complete technical data/information and associated activities in BOM, MBT, FAKOM, CONNECT systems for EU Projects

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Data/Information Management – IN Projects

End-to-end responsibility for all R&D system releases to build production cars and ensure project deliverables as per project milestones:

• Bill of Material (BOM), Data Management, CONNECT activities
• MBT and FAKOM (PR numbers, MBT rules, etc.) – Responsible for implementation

2. Project Data/Information Management – EU Projects

• Responsible for business needs of VW Group companies
• Ensure project deliverables as per project milestones
• Services in R&D system releases (BOM, Data Management, CONNECT, MBT, FAKOM)

3. Change Management

• Monitor and control MBT, FAKOM, BOM AVON post box responses at different project stages (Status 90, 496)

4. Plant Coordination

• Ensure flawless communication with plant functions (G, E, P, B, etc.)
• Represent system release status in top management forums

5. HQ Alignment

• Coordinate and establish communication with HQ for project deliverables

6. Management Systems, Audits & GRC

• Drive ISO standards, group policies, processes, and risk management
• Lead audits, risk assessments, training, and sustainability initiatives

7. Strategy

• Define and drive E0/D strategy for IN & EU projects
• Lead strategic initiatives to maximize business potential

8. Team Management

• Task delegation, MBO target setting, performance evaluation
• Maintain team satisfaction (GEMS), resource planning, remuneration recommendations

9. Budget

• Control, monitor, and report project budgets

10. Compliance

• Ensure adherence to group processes and legislative requirements

11. Advisory Role

• Advise internal stakeholders, subsidiaries, and partner organizations

Decision-Making Authorities

• Evaluate and estimate costs for projects, IT systems, and tools
• Budget planning, monitoring, and control
• Capacity planning for all projects
• Approval of RASI for project scopes
• Represent E0/D in management forums for escalations
• Data provision and DMU collision analysis as per VW guidelines
• Define E0/D strategy for IN & EU projects
• Hiring, training, development, and succession planning decisions
• Ensure data security, management, and communication consistency

Detailed Functional Responsibilities

1. BOM, Data Management & CONNECT

• Lead BOM filling using VW systems: TI-Syncro, Konstrukteri, KVS, AVON
• Validate BOM via TIS-Check
• Ensure technical releases (P, B, BMG, K)
• Ensure CONNECT system readiness
• Monitor BOM postbox responses
• Ensure correctness of PDMs

2. MBT, FAKOM & KMDG

• Creation of PR numbers and MB Technik rules
• Farb-cockpit readiness and correctness
• Monitor MBT postbox responses
• Coordinate AADD keys, interior & combination codes
• Manage color combinations via Farb-cockpit
• Ensure TFR (Technische Farben Rules)

3. VW Group System Services

• Build and lead a competent team
• Plan and deploy personnel
• Budget planning and monitoring
• Manage roles/rights in CONNECT
• Monitor project progress (time, cost, quality)
• Implement RASI matrices and processes
• Ensure adherence to PEP guidelines
• Prepare data-driven leadership presentations
• Ensure compliance with technical specs, homologation, KPIs

4. Leadership

• Interface with cross-functional teams (E0, SETs, EXT, G1G, Logistics, Purchase, VW WOB EZHV)
• Define long-term vision and roadmap
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and business growth
• Build a high-performance and motivated team

5. Strategy

• Drive short-term and long-term E0/D strategies
• Use analytics for decision-making
• Drive innovation in engagement and service delivery
• Provide R&D systems training guidance
• Develop a multi-skilled team

6. Budget

• Capacity planning and resource estimation
• Budget monitoring and control

7. Audit & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to ISO standards and internal processes
• Lead audits, risk assessments, and sustainability initiatives

Process Standards & Regulations

• Product Emergence Process (PEP)
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001
• Internal Control System (ICS) / Risk Management
• Group policies, PCMS KRL0.43, Golden Rule Handbook, PEP ON2.003

Committees & Participation

• Development Team Committee with HQ – Decision-making member
• E0/D Project Review – Decision-making member
• TCP Budget Committee – Participant
• GS Kreis India – Participant
• TCP Project Review – Participant
• Pilot Hall Launch Meetings – Participant
• KFAKOM Meetings with HQ – Participant

Key Stakeholders

• SK HQ: E0, E0D, E0Z, G1, G1G, GSP
• TCP HoDs: E, EE, EK, EG, ET, EP, EX
• SAVWIPL HoDs: GS, BD, BN, PA, PL
• Project Managers & SET Leaders

KPIs

• Department budget: €0.7–1 Million/year
• Management ratio: 1:14
• Leadership ratio:
• 1:14 (On-roll)
• 1:19 (On-roll + Off-roll)

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Head of EX (TCP, SAVWIPL)
• Functional Reporting: SK MB E-E0-E0D, E0Z