Why You Should Join

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.

Your Main Tasks

•    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.
•    Direct interaction with customers and internal Project Steering Committee when required.
•    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.

Your Ideal Background

•    Generally requires Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in appropriate field with 10 - 12 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.
•    Business-level English is a prerequisite; German language competency is beneficial .
•    Extensive experience in project, program, and resource management.
•    Experience including evaluation of projects, programs, and business cases.

Competencies