Manager, Program Management
Autoliv
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead and manage an assigned team of Project Mangers (US) for Customer Projects to specified targets
- Grow / coach / develop project managers to foster a culture of “protect the projects” mindset, know our financials, and drive accountability and follow up throughout the organization
- Ensure the department is meeting the internal and external deliverables as required by the program timing schedules, and that the quality of the events is high
- Escalate properly with timely communication – recover red projects
- Drive team to meet or exceed Project Financial Targets, and ensure Project Managers follow the “know your numbers” financial culture
- Communicate with internal and external groups to meet objectives
- Develop and track annual department budget, and ensure it stays on track
- Understand the customer(s) vehicle development system and engineering support systems (also ensure staff is trained as required in these systems)
- Support the manufacturing organization with information and on-site presence to ensure manufacturability and performance
- Support the customer for on-site meetings as required to assure satisfaction
- Support on-going maintenance of the designs for performance and cost reduction activity
- Interface with Customer Management to drive resolution to issues which are not being resolved at the program level
- Be a champion for certain Project Management Policy Deployment topics
- Ensure that the company interests are maintained in all activities
- Exhibit boundaryless behavior particularly around securing new business and ensuring continued launch excellence for current programs
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or similar applicable area with minimum 5 years of management of project management experience within the automotive industry, any safety or restraints experience is a plus
- 5+ years’ Manager of Project Management leadership experience with excellent track record in product development and launch skills
- Experience interfacing with internal and external customers globally
- Previous hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment with ability to provide Plant and Customer support
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project
- Responsive and customer-focused with a demonstrated use of professional judgment
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
- Results-oriented with ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment prioritizing tasks and decisions in a timely manner
- Detailed-oriented with strong technical and analytical skills with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
- English proficiency is required
- Korean or Japanese language skills are a plus
