SR MGR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Job Overview

•    Planning, budgeting, staffing, of the OEM Programs
•    Proactively work with all functions in managing/ securing resources for the effective completion of programs and projects
•    Manages risk and compliance across the portfolio
•    Contributes to defining operational strategy for PMO
•    Aids the PMO in the identification and implementation of program and project management processes, methods, tools, guidelines, and standards to establish a stable framework that supports all project teams and stakeholders to successfully deliver projects
•    Aids the PMO in the creation and improvement of policies, procedures, and tools to establish consistent application of program and project management principles across all projects
•    Provides regular health checks of the portfolio to all stakeholders
•    Enabling and Mentoring a high performing team, with clear focus on talent development
•    Partners with Sales and Product Management in defining appropriate products that meet our customer expectations, market share, and margin
•    Foster a culture of continuous improvement in PMO, Lifecycle and business processes
•    Achieve On-Time Delivery program performance objectives and report out progress
•    Drive team to improve program schedule, cost, and quality metrics
•    Resolve program conflicts and establish escalation path on all projects
•    Clearly communicate roles, expectations, and accountabilities to all team members on a regular basis
•    Promote best practices in program and project management

What your background should look like:

•    Bachelor’s and/or graduate degree in Engineering, Science or Business
•    Formal program and project management education and/or PgMP/PMP certification 
•    l0yr+ Program and Project Management Experience with successive responsibility in leading team of PMs
•    Strong communication and presentation skills, at all levels of the organization and to external business partners
•    Financial Intelligence including evaluation of projects and business cases
•    High level of competency in project, program, and resources management 
•    Experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies
•    Good working knowledge and experience with connector, harness or integrated systems or manufacturing processes (injection molding, plating, stamping, machining, etc.)
•    Experience at tier-1 automotive supplier or OEM supplier is preferred
•    Knowledge of general automotive APQP process
•    Strong change management / transformation expertise
•    Experience with project management software and techniques such as Microsoft Pro
•    LEAN or Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience
•    Global work experience, working across regions and cultures
•    Experience leading global teams, including matrix assignments
•    Experience across multiple businesses, division and/or technologies that cross regional boundaries
•    Experience in leading an organization in a complex, matrix environment
•    Fluent in English; both written and spoken
•    Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•    Culturally sensitive
•    Ability to travel within the Americas region when required to support program objectives

Competencies