Program Manager – Inventory Management… at Baker Hughes · Bengaluru

Program Manager – Inventory Management (SMI)

Are you an experienced ​ Manager – Inventory Management (SMI) looking for a new Role?

Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?

Job Summary

Baker Hughes is hiring for SMI Program Manager who will own and lead the enterprise-wide expansion of the PHOENIX Slow Moving Inventory Reuse Programme — originally launched for Energy Equipment and now eagerly waiting for scaling across all Baker Hughes product lines. This role serves as the single point of accountability for driving adoption of the Smart Pick digital platform, achieving reuse and reserve-savings targets, and embedding a Lean culture of "Reuse-first" thinking across the organization.

The Program Manager will act as the primary cross-functional connector between Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, Leadership, and Digital teams to ensure the programme delivers measurable EBITDA improvement, sustainability outcomes, and operational excellence.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Strategic Programme Leadership

• Own the end-to-end SMI reuse programme roadmap — define annual targets for reuse value ($), reserve savings, CO₂ reduction, and adoption KPIs across all product lines.
• Develop and present quarterly programme reviews to senior leadership (SVP Operations Excellence, Product Leaders, Finance Heads) with clear dashboards on progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate the PHOENIX programme’s EE success into a scalable, repeatable model for new business units (e.g., GTS, BRUSH, Valves, OFSE and future products).
• Lead the future phases expansion strategy, including onboarding new product codes, new warehouses, and new business segments.
• Sustainability at what we do by promoting & contributing largely by re-using the components

B. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison and cultural change agent between Engineering, Material Management, Procurement, Finance, Logistics, QPM, and Manufacturing Engineering to drive seamless SMI workflow execution.
• Conduct regular governance reviews with leadership to align SMI priorities with broader EBITDA and operational goals.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops, awareness sessions, and Kaizen events to remove bottlenecks and improve adoption.
• Build and nurture relationships with plant-level teams, product leaders, and regional stakeholders.

C. Digital Tool Adoption & Enhancement

• Ensure Smart Pick tool adoption reaches expected targets by monitoring usage metrics, identifying gaps, and driving corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the digital/development team for tool enhancements, bug resolution, UAT, and new feature rollouts (AI pilot, Smarter pre-processing techniques, dashboard improvements).
• Champion digital-first processes — drive the transition from manual, Excel-based workflows to the fully digitized Smart Pick platform.

D. Target Accountability & Performance Management

• Be accountable for meeting annual reuse targets respective to each product lines
• Monitor and report on KPIs: total workflows raised/approved, reuse value (€), reserve savings, CO₂ reduction, rejection analysis, and cycle time.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on rejections and delays and implement corrective actions with relevant functional owners.

E. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the two SMI task force members (Positions 2 & 3), ensuring clarity of goals, structured weekly engagement, and execution tracking.
• Build a sustainable, self-sufficient team that can independently drive the program beyond the existing project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with the external contractor team to engage in the everyday and tedious tasks and help the organization with high value drivers

F. Lean Culture & Change Management

• Serve as the Lean cultural champion — embed continuous improvement thinking, reuse-first behavior, and waste-elimination mindset across the organization.
• Design and execute communication campaigns: monthly PHOENIX newsletters, Reuse Champions recognition, flash messages, and cross-functional success stories.
• Drive the PHOENIX Rewards Program — manage the incentive structure, Energize points distribution, and recognition of top contributors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education - Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) or post-graduate degree (MBA/MTech) in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience -15+ years of progressive experience in programme management, operations excellence, supply chain management, or engineering in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Domain Expertise -Must have a strong background in at least one of the following: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering (mechanical/industrial preferred)
• Certifications (Preferred) PMP/PGMP or similar, Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent CI certifications
• Industry Preference Experience in energy, oil & gas, rotating equipment, or heavy manufacturing industries is highly desirable

Key Competencies & Skills

• Programme Management Excellence — Proven ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional programmes with multiple stakeholders and geographies.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement Mindset — Deep understanding of Lean principles (6S, Kaizen, VSM, Standard Work) and ability to drive cultural transformation.
• Stakeholder Management — Exceptional ability to influence and connect with senior leaders, engineering teams, finance, and supply chain functions without direct authority.
• Digital Fluency — Comfort with Power Apps, Power BI, data analytics, and digital workflow platforms; ability to translate user needs into tool enhancements.
• Resilience & Ownership — Ability to take on challenging, ambiguous tasks and drive them to completion with a "results-first" attitude.
• Communication & Storytelling — Strong written and verbal communication skills to present programme outcomes to leadership and inspire adoption across teams.
• Data-Driven Decision Making — Ability to analyse inventory data, adoption metrics, and financial impacts to inform strategy.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working remotely

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineering Manager - Project Management