Program Manager

SUMMARY :

The HVAC Program Manager will be responsible for driving new programs from concept to launch. Oversee the Development, Coordination, and Implementation of Project Plans for HVAC customer programs.

In addition, the HVAC Program Manager will actively manage programs end to end in order to ensure budget, deliverables, timing, and targets are met, as well as initiating all necessary support activities for rest of Product Life Cycle.

They will also contribute to the enhancement of program management knowledge for new Program Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead programs from concept to launch by interfacing, coordinating, and supporting cross functional teams across several disciplines such as engineering, quality, logistics, and purchasing
• Manage and interface with internal global, regional, and functional teams in regards to program
• Develop and execute Project Plan (project structure; project phases, schedule and milestones; project organization, etc)
• Obtain commitment from all core team members for complete Project Plan
• Organize and execute Project Meetings (weekly team meetings, project reviews, quality gates, etc)
• Track, manage, oversee and report on all program deliverables (financials, quality, timing, technical specifications, etc.) and status.
• Execute Project Reviews & Escalation e.g. MSP approval, PRC & other reviews
• Project Budget & Cost : Manage consolidated program costs, profitability, and budget.
• Plan, get approval, update & control including Capex, ROS - in all involved regions
• Project Risk Management : execute assessment, make proposals for risk mitigation, update, control e.g. feasibility, intellectual property rights, contract performance over all tiers for internal and external suppliers
• Organize & Control Project Changes including product, process, quality & other business parameters
• Manage, drive, and own timing and change management deliverables
• Provide "voice" to and from the customer (in alignment with Sales), serve as filter, and drive consensus on all technical aspects between customer and company objectives
• Define and assure customer reimbursements
• Ensure application of all standardized methods, tools and forms (PDP (PTO), APQP)
• Travel to multiple MAHLE production sites (15%-25%)

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelors Degree in an Engineering or Business Discipline is Required; Masters Degree is Preferred
• Demonstrated experience in Program Management managing Series or Component automotive programs is Required; 5+ years of Tier-1 Passenger Car / Light Truck Program Management experience is Preferred
• Experience working in a Global environment with remote teams using Program Management tools (MS Project, Quality tools, risk Planning & Assessment) is Required
• Ability to analyze problems from different perspectives, to be able to recognize and consider relevant influencing factors and consequences for the solution, and to apply suitable methods for reaching defined objectives : i.

e. Plans effectively with both internal teams and customers. Documents, updates, revises, and distributes program timelines / milestones.

Monitors program status, Holds all required meetings, Handles multiple programs from inception to final launch and Effectively resolves issues to solve problems.

Documents and follow-ups that decisions were implemented. Works proactively within the program structure to ensure decision making at the appropriate levels.

Ability to establish contact to different people, to express oneself to others according to the issue and situation, as well as to communicate one's own viewpoint convincingly.

i.e. Listens, understands, and responds to both internal teams and customers within all levels of the organization. Discusses technical issues and address complex situations.

Seeks agreements that satisfy the interests of both internal and external parties.

• Ability to consistently and constructively support employees to reach their given objectives as part of a structured working situation, to further develop their potential and to ensure the sustainability of achieved results.
• Motivates and inspires team members to drive the program towards successful completion. Encourages and enables team members to work together as a team to accomplish program goals

Enables team to own their responsibilities and to participate to program decision making. Mentors program team members.

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