Sr. Manager - Business Operations

Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.

Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution.

Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs.

The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know more about us .

Mission of the Role :

The Americas Region Sr. Manager - Business Operations supports the VP and General Manager of the region in their role. The primary duties are to make time, information, and decision-making more effective for the VP and GM.

Key Objectives of this Role :

Execute, and or project manage a variety of assignments along with other day-to-day items while attending meetings on behalf of the VP and GM;

document and communicate important decisions and action items from those meetings.

• Have a forward-thinking mindset to help determine strategic direction of the various product lines and business within the region and globally.
• Act as a point of contact between the Americas Region top management and other stakeholders.
• Execute the region’s critical and strategic missions on behalf of the VP and GM across multifunctional teams.
• Assist in research and development of corporate strategy of various product lines.
• Plan, coordinate and lead meetings and workshops.
• Provide tactical support to implement new ideas.
• Determine key performance indicators (KPI’s) and how to measure team performance.
• Help coordinate business-wide procedures and work to improve existing processes for maximum clarity, efficiency, and success.
• Support executives schedule management and arrange appropriate meetings as required.
• Identify and provide recommendations on improvements across the organization.

Key Performance Indicators :

• Improve productivity & profitability
• Improve operational processes & rigor / discipline
• Own overall project management and coordination for various regional programs & initiatives (time, quality, cost)
• Drive development, setting up and implementation of regional strategy
• Represent VP & GM in meeting with different functions

Key Year One Deliverables :

Successful execution of critical and strategic initiatives across multifunctional teams.

Qualification, Experience and Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in EE or related field with equivalent experience is required
• MBA is preferred
• 5+ years of experience in project / program management required
• Strong interpersonal skills and a knack for productive collaboration across varying departments
• Detail-oriented and data-driven
• High levels of business acumen and insight
• Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives
• Ability to work within a constrained deadline with solid time management and multi-tasking skills
• Consulting and corporate development experience is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and self-sufficient

Key Leadership Behaviors :

• Lead from the front
• Build Strong Teams
• Inspire Change
• Lead the market
• Forward thinking mindset
• Accountability and Ownership

Reporting Structure :

Position will report to Vice President and General Manager of the Americas

Visteon Culture :

If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place.

We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders.

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