Manager /Sr Manager – Infineon India Strategic Programs Full Time NEW

Infineon India is the second largest and fastest-growing Global Capability Site in our global network, with nearly 3,000 staff across R&D, Product & Technical Marketing, Application Engineering, Digitalisation, Supply Chain, and more. It plans to grow to over 4500 staff in 3-4 years. The Manager, Infineon India Strategic Programs, is based in the MD’s Office and will act as a strategic enabler and trusted partner to the MD

Your Role

Key responsibilities in your new role

Strategic Planning & Program Management

• Support the MD in defining and executing strategic initiatives across R&D, Supply Chain, Applications, IT, and other functions.
• Drive the annual planning cycle for employer branding, innovation, employee engagement, and ecosystem partnerships.
• Plan, manage and track budgets associated with these initiatives, ensuring impact and cost effectiveness.
• Prepare strategic briefs, reports and presentations for leadership and external engagements.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and metrics to track progress against strategic priorities.
• Ensure follow-up and accountability across teams for timely completion of actions.

Employer Branding & External Relations

• Partner with HR, Communications, IT, and business leaders to design and implement employer branding initiatives.
• Coordinate programs with universities, research institutions, and startups to strengthen Infineon India’s ecosystem presence.
• Support the MD in preparing for external forums, industry conferences, and academic interactions.

Innovation & Ecosystem Engagement

• Manage initiatives to foster innovation across the site, including idea challenges, hackathons, and incubator/startup partnerships.
• Track outcomes from innovation and ecosystem engagement programs.

Leadership & Stakeholder Support

• Ensure structured planning, alignment, and execution of leadership team decisions.
• Prepare strategic briefs, presentations, and communication material for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Anticipate risks, flag potential gaps, and proactively propose solutions.

Your Profile

Qualifications And Skills To Help You Succeed

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering with an MBA, preferably specialising in strategy,
• 8–12 years of experience in program management, strategy, or leadership support roles in technology, semiconductor, or global high-tech industries,
• Prior experience in working in the CEO/Managing Director’s office and managing cross-functional projects.
• Strong program management and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable execution plans and manage budgets
• Analytical mindset with the capability to track and report metrics effectively.
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity, high-paced environments, and multiple priorities.
• Exposure to employer branding, university/industry partnerships, or innovation ecosystems will be an advantage.

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