Job Overview

Job Requirements

• The Project Manager has the full responsibility for all his / her projects regarding major milestones, deliverables on time and Project health.

  Task Summary:
  •    Multi-project handling
  •    Manage project scope, schedule, and budget for projects within the assigned business segment.
  •    Lead assigned Core Teams to achieve defined objectives
  •    Clearly communicate roles, expectations and accountabilities to team members on a regular basis using cross functional KPI procedure
  •    Deploy use of system tools to ensure Project performance KPI’s, OI and TTM goals are met
  •    Monitor project execution with specific emphasis on providing early warnings to detect, develop and implement corrective action plans if required
  •    Follow established Stage Gate processes and assure integrity of project deliverables.
  •    Plan & lead Stage Gate reviews to business unit Project Approval Committee.
  •    Utilize enterprise level project systems to manage project plans, data, and actions.
  •    Manage project capital budgets and assure execution in alignment with business unit financial plan.
  •    Establish and maintain a Microsoft project baseline schedule with commitment from Core team and customer on all projects.
  •    Conduct weekly status meetings with internal Core Team and external customers.
  •    Monitor production part approval process and coordinate market introduction according to flawless launch principals
  •    Set up and co-ordinate design reviews and continuous improvement activities
  •    Follow Change Management process and set up Risk Identification & Risk Mitigation plans
  •    Report out on project status 
  •    Track project lessons learned and manage best practices
  •    Conduct project closeout meetings and post launch reviews

What your background should look like

•    Graduated in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. Preferably a joint degree of engineering and business administration (industrial/ commercial engineer)

•    Min. 3 years of experience working in project management (Automotive background preferred)

•    Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet scope, schedule, and budget required
•    Demonstrated leadership of project teams within a regionally deployed matrix environment
•    Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and assembly design principles required
•    Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Project, on-line collaboration tools, and databases
•    Competent presentation soft skills
•    Understanding of continuous improvement working and deployment principals involving problem solving
•    Basic SAP knowledge 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
•    Knowledge and understanding of precision stamping, molding, crimping and assembly processes 
•    Competent in Engineering practices for development of terminals and connectors as a plus

Other important things to note

•    Good communication skills
•    Knowledge on Scope, Time and Cost Management.
•    Very structured and organized working style
•    Strong and self-confident personality
•    Highly customer oriented
•    Quality focused
•    Very strong ability to follow-up with co-workers to ensure deadlines will be met
•    Willingness to constantly learn complex processes and scenarios
•    Flexibility to work in different time zones as per business requirements
•    High interest in supporting and initiating continuous improvement activities

Competencies