Sr Program Management Professional
Date: Aug 20, 2026
Location: Pune, IN
Company: Tenneco
Program Manager – HR
Role Purpose
The Program Manager – HR will drive consistency across enterprisewide programs and strategic HR initiatives aligned to business priorities. The role will act as a force multiplier, ensuring disciplined execution, governance, and measurable outcomes across key HR transformation agendas.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Governance & Execution
• Lead end-to-end delivery of high-impact HR projects and programs (Samvad, Talent, Culture, Compliance etc.)
• Establish program governance frameworks, milestones, and tracking mechanisms
• Drive execution discipline across cross-functional teams and HR COEs
• Ensure timely delivery with clear accountability and risk mitigation
2. Strategic Initiatives
• Support CHRO in designing and executing strategic workforce priorities
• Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps and implementation plans
• Lead special projects (e.g., workforce productivity, cost optimization, capability building, DEI, automation)
3. Stakeholder Management
• Partner with Business HRD, Plant HR leaders, COEs, and leadership teams
• Act as a bridge between strategy and operations
• Influence stakeholders to ensure alignment, adoption, and program success
4. Data, Insights & Reporting
• Build execution dashboards and track KPIs for all HR programs
• Generate actionable insights using data (attrition, hiring, productivity, engagement, cost)
• Prepare CEO/Board-ready updates on key HR initiatives
5. Compliance & Risk Oversight
• Track regulatory and compliance initiatives across sites
• Ensure risk identification and mitigation within HR programs
• Support audits, governance reviews, and policy rollouts
Key Deliverables
• Enterprise HR program roadmap and execution tracker
• Monthly/quarterly CHRO dashboard and CEO updates
• Transformation program reviews (talent, cost, productivity)
• Governance cadence (reviews, risk logs, escalation frameworks)
• Measurable outcomes on productivity, cost efficiency, and engagement
Experience
• 5-8 years of experience in HR, consulting, or program management roles
• Proven experience driving cross-functional transformation programs
• Commercial acumen and Disciplined Execution skills
• Strong communication skills
Education
• MBA / Postgraduate in HR or related field from a top-tier institute