Program Manager

The program manager leads the multifunctional teams to assure a flawless execution of the new product launches. This position will work side by side with a cross functional team and is responsible for leading and drive the execution of the Project in terms but not limited to Industrialization, Manpower Hiring & Training, Program Ramp-up as well as work with the team to fulfill the customer build event deliverables and their communication status internal/external.

Your Role

• Provide Project Plan in line with customer and Aptiv requirements: Define project milestones, timeline and project team
• Synchronize with customer on a regular basis to be aligned at all times
• Define roles and responsibilities of team members to achieve program targets
• Adhere to project frame and goals (Timing, Cost, Quality)
• Lead the project team, including regular program review meetings
• Assure communication within the team and to the customer
• Control program execution and manage deviations to plan, define tasks and action plans to close gaps and control execution and effectiveness of these plans
• Escalate issues that cannot be resolved to higher management
• Schedule, prepare and conduct project reviews (PDP gate reviews, OGRs, Design Reviews etc)

• Bachelor's degree in electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar, business administration, industrial engineering
• High level of English proficiency is a must (90% or higher).
• 3 + years of experience in wire harness assembly processes/Automotive industry
• 3 + years of relevant experience in a Project or Program Management function
• Experience managing difficult and challenging situations during the execution, knowledge required on managing team to resolve issues.
• High communication skills and collaborative mindset
• Independently working with high self-commitment
• Good networker
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Flexibility and willingness for business trips

• Demonstrated ability to adapt and learn continuously, clearly establish expectations and hold others accountable for achieving results, as well as developing and executing strategic plans.
• Embrace resilience - seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow.
• People willing to share knowledge and experience with others in a commitment to make a group growth bringing balance to it instead of weighting in one direction.
• Multifunctional comfortable to follow up several projects at the same time, launches, ppap, prototypes, training on new employees.
• Supports and exemplifies Aptiv values and commitment to SAFETY, quality and cost with a great sense of ownership, teamwork, and communication among all levels of administration.