Manager - Project Management Office (PMO)

Candidates with predominantly software project management backgrounds will not be considered.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Program & Project Governance\nDrive end-to-end execution of strategic projects across operations and hardware functions.\nCreate structured project plans with clear timelines, milestones, ownership, dependencies, and risk tracking.\nEnsure timely delivery of product, sourcing, and operational initiatives.\n2. Cross-Functional Coordination\nWork closely with product, sourcing, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, finance, and leadership teams to ensure alignment.\nDrive accountability across stakeholders and remove execution bottlenecks.\nFacilitate weekly review mechanisms and progress tracking.\n3.

Hardware/Product Development PMO\nMonitor timelines related to new product development (NPD) and hardware execution.\nCoordinate with vendors, manufacturers, tooling teams, and external partners.\nEnsure smooth transition from concept → prototyping → production → launch.\n4. Process Excellence\nBuild scalable execution frameworks, dashboards, trackers, and SOPs.\nImprove project visibility and reporting mechanisms.\nIdentify operational inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.\n5. Risk & Escalation Management\nAnticipate project risks and proactively solve delays.\nEscalate critical dependencies and propose practical solutions.\nEnsure business continuity through structured planning.\n\nIdeal Candidate Profile\nWe are specifically looking for candidates from:\n'05; Hardware / Physical Product Businesses\n'05; Manufacturing\n'05; Consumer Durables\n'05; Automotive / Auto Components\n'05; Engineering / Industrial Products\n'05; Furniture / Ergonomic Products\n'05; Footwear / Product Operations\n\nPreferred Background\nExperience in PMO, Program Management, Project Management, NPD PMO, Operations Excellence, or Manufacturing PMO\nStrong exposure to physical product lifecycle management\nTechnical educational background from a TIER 1 - Engineering College/TIER 1 Business School preferred.\nComfortable handling multiple stakeholders and ambiguity\nStrong Excel, project tracking, MIS, and execution rigor\n\nMust-Have Skills\nProject Planning & Governance\nCross-functional stakeholder management\nManufacturing / Hardware program execution\nVendor & supply chain coordination\nRisk management & escalation handling\nProcess improvement & reporting dashboards\nStrong analytical and execution skills\n\nKPIs / KRIs\nOn-time completion of strategic projects\nProduct launch adherence vs planned timelines\nReduction in execution delays/bottlenecks\nCross-functional closure rate of action items\nProject visibility and reporting accuracy\nVendor and manufacturing milestone adherence\n\nWhy Join Frido?\nOpportunity to build in a high-growth hardware/D2C brand\nWork directly on high-impact business initiatives\nHigh ownership and visibility with leadership\nSolve real execution challenges in physical products and manufacturing\n\nInterested candidates must share their CVs via email to and .

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