Job Overview

Manages projects or programs successfully to meet on on-time, on-cost, and on-quality criteria. Thorough understanding of project/program management methodologies and tools. A contributor to the strategic direction of the project management organization. 

Job Requirements

• Plans, budgets, and secures staffing for the projects/programs they manage

• Effectively completes projects/programs on-time, on-cost, and on-quality

• Manages risks, issues, and compliance across programs and/or projects under their responsibility

• Resolves conflicts and effectively escalates topics appropriately on projects or programs they manage

• Clearly communicates tasks, roles, expectations, and accountabilities to all team members on a regular basis

• Promotes and develops best practices in program and project management

• Works across organizational boundaries and functions to drive improvement and resolve escalated issues

• Documents project and program Lessons Learned to foster continuous improvement

• Provides training and consulting for other program/project managers when needed. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project teams

• Supports different stages of the project management lifecycle, utilizing the tools and techniques to produce reports on performance, budgets, and schedules

What your background should look like

• Generally requires Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field with 12 or more years of experience; or Masters’ with 10 or more years of experience; or PhD level with 6 or more years of experience; or local equivalent  

• Formal project or program management education. PgMP or PMP certification are a plus

• Automotive Industry experience is preferred

• Extensive experience in project, program, and resource management

• Experience including evaluation of projects, programs, and business cases
• Very good knowledge of German and English language 

Competencies