Hyundai Motor America

Senior Group Manager, Cost Optimization Project Management

Hyundai Motor America

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Fountain Valley • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $137,025 - $203,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Direct and coordinate all project management activities related to North American cost reduction in support of the Cost Optimization Committee.
  • Provide day to day leadership for the management of all cost optimization projects as defined by the Cost Optimization Committee, including project status reporting vs. established target.
  • Facilitate and educate project members of PMO objectives, strategies, standards, and policies.
  • Execute PMO maturity plans to develop the PMO Cost Optimization Center of Excellence.
  • Implement, manage, and lead continuous improvement of the Cost Optimization Management System digital tracking tool (COMS).
  • Perform all program management activities, including the following quality assurance functions: Ensure all Cost Optimization Committee policies, standards, and processes are followed.
  • Ensure quality of materials to be presented to the Cost Optimization Committee.
  • Facilitate seamless communication to appropriate organizations to ensure their awareness of details that may affect their areas.
  • Ensure financial tracking is aligned with official HMA financial forecasts.
  • Coordinate, schedule, and create accurate project health and status reports.
  • Track status on a real-time basis and report to broader organization on a weekly basis.
  • The ideal candidate is detail oriented and able to quickly make correlations between activities and financial impact.
  • Manage and advise a team of personnel working directly with Purchasing division regarding commercial and supply chain strategy.
  • Propose detailed processes required to efficiently operate the Cost Optimization Committee.
  • Directly communicate with HMA, HMNA, HMMA, HATCI and HMC executives and team leaders as required to make the Cost Optimization Committee effective.
  • Represent the Cost Optimization Organization in VA/VE related activities.
  • Manage department budget and lead activities related to coordination of vendors, as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or MBA preferred.
  • Ten or more years of relevant Complex Project Management required (preferably automotive).
  • Project Management office experience.
  • Intimate knowledge of procurement processes a plus.
  • Vehicle Engineering experience is a strong plus.
  • Data management and statistical analysis and reporting.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Project Management Software fluency is a plus.
  • Certified Project Manager Professional is a plus.
Benefits
  • Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
  • Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match
  • Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
  • Vacation and sick time off
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage, including Paid-Family Leave.
  • Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
  • Health advocate (support)
  • Education Reimbursement program: Up to $5,250 per year for employees seeking higher education degrees.
  • External Training and Development Programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Complex Project ManagementData managementStatistical analysisProcurement processesVehicle EngineeringProject Management SoftwareCost Optimization Management SystemQuality assuranceFinancial trackingContinuous improvement
Soft Skills
LeadershipDetail orientedCommunicationFacilitationTeam managementReportingCoordinationEducationStrategic thinkingProblem solving
Certifications
Certified Project Manager Professional