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Industry connected
Brings together OEMs, Tier‑1/Tier‑2 suppliers, R&D, operations, quality, supply chain, PMO and plant leadership communities.
Overview
A domain-focused professional platform for manufacturing excellence
The Automotive & Manufacturing SIG serves as a collaborative platform for project management professionals, industry leaders, and academicians in the manufacturing ecosystem. It aims to strengthen project management practices within automotive, engineering, and manufacturing sectors while helping organizations and practitioners navigate digital transformation, supply-chain resilience, sustainability, and new-product development.
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Capability building
Creates knowledge programs, workshops, roundtables, maturity frameworks, case studies, and benchmarking initiatives.
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Industry–academia bridge
Connects industry experts, engineering and management institutions, students, researchers, and emerging project leaders.
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Vision
To be the leading platform that enables project management excellence, innovation, and sustainability across the automotive and manufacturing value chain, fostering collaboration between professionals, industry, and academia.
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Mission
Promote PMI global standards, enable knowledge exchange, build volunteer leadership opportunities, and co-create project management best practices for emerging industrial challenges.
SIG Structure
Governed through strategy, leadership and volunteer execution
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Advisory Panel
Senior industry veterans and distinguished leaders who provide strategic guidance, thought leadership, mentorship, and ecosystem advocacy.
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SIG Leadership Team
SIG Chair, SIG Lead and functional leads aligned to events, outreach, research, publications, member engagement, communication and partnerships.
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Volunteer Working Groups
Members who design, plan and deliver knowledge sessions, roundtables, factory connects, whitepapers, campaigns and learning initiatives.
Focus Areas
Themes that matter to the regional industrial ecosystem
Industry 4.0 & Digital TransformationSmart factories, automation, AI-driven manufacturing, analytics, digital thread, connected operations.
EV, Battery & Mobility ProgramsProgram governance for EV ecosystem transformation, battery programs and mobility platforms.
Software-Defined VehiclesCross-functional governance across software, hardware, systems engineering, suppliers and launch programs.
NPD & APQP ExcellenceRobust frameworks for new product development, APQP, launch readiness and stage-gate discipline.
Operational ExcellenceLean, Six Sigma, agile-in-operations, quality, throughput, cost, efficiency and reliability themes.
Sustainability & Green ManufacturingEmbedding sustainability, compliance and ESG-related KPIs within project and operational delivery.
Signature Initiatives
How the SIG will create visible value
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CXO Dialogues & Knowledge Sessions
Practical talks, case studies and deep dives with OEMs, Tier‑1 suppliers, PMOs, operations leaders and transformation leaders.
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Factory Connects & Experiential Learning
Real-world plant visits, operational walkthroughs and practitioner-led discussions around industrial project excellence.
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Roundtables & Capability Workshops
Theme-based leadership roundtables and workshops on governance maturity, digital transformation, NPD, risk and sustainability.
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Academic Collaborations
Partnerships with engineering and management institutions to strengthen industry exposure and project management education.
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Whitepapers, Benchmarks & Case Studies
Curated thought leadership documenting regional and sectoral best practices from the manufacturing ecosystem.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the Automotive & Manufacturing SIG?
It is a PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter Special Interest Group created to strengthen project, program and portfolio management excellence across automotive, engineering and manufacturing sectors.
Is this only for automotive professionals?
No. The SIG welcomes automotive, engineering, discrete manufacturing, non-discrete manufacturing, industrial automation, supply chain, quality, operations, R&D, PMO and academic stakeholders.
What are the main themes?
Industry 4.0, digital factories, EV and battery programs, software-defined vehicles, NPD and APQP, supplier maturity, operational excellence, sustainability, risk and governance.
Who can join or contribute?
PMI members, project professionals, industry experts, plant/operations leaders, PMO leaders, academicians, students, speakers, advisors and volunteers interested in manufacturing transformation can engage.
What does the Advisory Panel do?
The Advisory Panel provides strategic guidance, thought leadership, mentoring and ecosystem advocacy. It is a directional and influence-oriented role, not an operational or administrative role.
Will advisors be expected to run events?
No. Advisors are not expected to manage volunteers, run events, perform logistics or handle chapter administration. The SIG leadership and volunteer working groups manage execution.
What is the expected advisory time commitment?
The expected engagement is light-touch and high-impact, typically around 4–6 hours per month, with quarterly advisory roundtables and optional participation in selected flagship events.
Will volunteers be onboarded formally?
Yes. Volunteers and advisors are expected to follow PMI Pune governance norms, including appropriate VEP onboarding, ethics, confidentiality and conflict-of-interest expectations as applicable.
Can industry bodies and academic institutions collaborate?
Yes. The SIG is designed to support joint programs, roundtables, academic collaborations, factory connects, publications and ecosystem initiatives aligned with PMI guidelines.
Whom should I contact for clarifications?
Write to sig.automotive@pmipunechapter.org or info@pmipunechapter.org. You may also visit www.pmipunechapter.org for chapter updates.
Ready to engage with the Automotive & Manufacturing SIG?
Volunteer, contribute as an expert, nominate advisors, or explore partnership possibilities for industry and academic collaboration.