Program Manager

Program manager is responsible for leading the program in all aspects, from program award until 6 months after the start of production. He/she is the guarantor of customer satisfaction in conjunction with the achievement of program quality, cost, and delivery objectives, while ensuring profitability throughout the entire program lifecycle.

• Leading Automotive tier-1 MNC, Program Management / Commercials of the program
• Developed & delivered programs in line with customer expectations
• Candidates from exhaust systems, powertrain, and engine components are preferred.
• Experience from a 2-wheeler background will be an advantage.

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelors degree minimum; Masters degree, ideally in engineering, highly preferred

Minimum 8-12 years of experience (in an industrial environment and/or with product experience a plus)

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Conflict management skills: ability to prevent and solve conflicts

Ability to work in a matrixed organization

Good knowledge of Program standards, tools and methods

Ability to establish, develop, lead and unite a team

Strong financial knowledge (incl. building and following a Business Plan)

Key Responsibilities Develop strong relationships and manage the ongoing negotiations with the customer Prepare and submit the RFQA to Management if relevant Liaise with the Program Controller, build the initial Business Plan, define the Program investment scheme, and release investments in compliance with controlling procedures; take economical responsibility for all deviations from initial requirements Launch and monitor the Program: track progress by updating Business Plan, Program Dashboard and Budget Reports, and by leading reviews of program steps and results Conduct Risk/Opportunity analysis, and develop and implement appropriate action plans Arbitrate any conflicts with the customer on financial and/or technical issues Staff, manage and co-ordinate a cross-functional program team, define team members' objectives and assignments Create a "Program Management culture" by ensuring processes defined in Program Management System (PMS) are applied at all steps, and by developing synergies between all actors involved in the program Organize communications throughout the program lifecycle Ensure smooth program transfer from Development Centre to Production Plant Organize key program information to ensure Program continuity and to contribute to knowledge management