Organisation: Pune Knowledge Cluster Foundation

Job Title: Mission Manager

Location: Pune (On Site)

Type of engagement: Full time

We are seeking an experienced technical project management expert with leadership
experience to head the Mission Program Management Unit (M-PMU) for the national
government anchored Mission program. The Mission Manager/ Lead will hold executive
authority to manage the day-to-day operations of the M-PMU and act as the primary liaison
between project stakeholders and the nodal government body anchoring the Mission
program.

Key Responsibilities:
● Lead the overall structuring and functioning of the M-PMU
● Build a customized PMU framework, including setting up Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs), impact metrics, benchmarking, and target setting at the project level.
● Organize periodic review workshops with e-Nodes (consortia of R&D and industry
partners) and conduct 1-on-1 check-ins to track progress and identify procedural
bottlenecks.
● Identify project risks and implement robust mitigation strategies.
● Cultivate strategic partnerships with industries, R&D organizations, and government
bodies to mobilize resources.
● Manage financial disbursements, maintain overall budget control, and ensure
compliance with project deliverables.

Educational Background: Degree in an Engineering discipline. A Masters degree (M.Tech or
MBA) is highly recommended.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in technical project management for projects in the
auto-industry and/or of similar scale and sector.

Areas of Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of the Automotive industry/ecosystem
(Batteries, PEMD, Charging Infrastructure), Project Management, designing and
implementing program governance mechanisms, stakeholder consensus-building, and high-
level risk management. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in consensus-building, managing complex R&D/industry ecosystems, and driving projects towards commercialization.

About PKCF: The Pune Knowledge Cluster Foundation (PKCF) is a not-for-profit Section 8
company that catalyses innovation and sustainable development through an ecosystem
approach using scientific knowledge and skilled human resources. PKCF is established by the
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and is one amongst
eight S&T clusters in the country.

About the Mission Program: The Mission Program is a flagship strategic initiative by a
Government of India body. The mission aims to make India self-reliant and globally
competitive in the Electric Mobility sector by fostering cutting-edge, indigenous Research &
Development. Operating through collaborative “e-Nodes”- a powerful national consortium
comprising over 30 top-tier R&D/academic institutions and 40+ leading industry partners-
the mission drives priority-driven, multi-disciplinary research.
The goal of the Mission is to bridge critical technology gaps, reduce import dependency, and
translate innovative research into industry-ready functional prototypes (TRL 5-7) uniquely
tailored for Indian conditions. The Mission Program Management Unit (M-PMU) provides an
opportunity to enable and shape India’s sustainable mobility future, coordinating strategic
planning, and driving end-to-end value creation across the country’s booming EV ecosystem.

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