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The Project Manager on our team shall be responsible to lead the design and manufacturing teams through the Aptiv development process. The Project Manager will oversee initial plans, set milestones, track project activities and communicate project progress to stakeholders. Work cross-functionally to establish working relationships within the company and act as the main contact with customers.
Job Responsibility:
Support project execution through the proactive management of deliverable performance from business award through end-of-life
Champion Overall Project Plan and Reviews
Risk Management through cross-functional problem solving and mitigation strategy development
Champion cross-functional team discussions to ensure cooperation with the relevant technical experts (Engineering Project Leader, Quality, Sales, SCM, Manufacturing, etc..) is achieved to drive expected progress of product development and achieve overall project milestones
Assess critical path and project risks/issues while aligning with stakeholders to deliver flawless execution
Develop relationship with customer and engage with regularly for all Project activity
Effectively manage customer and ensure communication alignment between stakeholders
Prepare status reports for assigned project activities (Executive Reports, open issues/key actions, critical path, issues/risk, progress vs. KPI’s, etc.)
Escalate risks/issues as needed to protect project commitments
Ensure proper staffing is in alignment with key areas - resource planning/projects goals
Meet investment spending and financial statistics from Project Award through CAPEX planning and tracking and spend contribution
Lead by example to develop a “one team” mindset and environment
Provide feedback into processes as lessons learned to improve future project and organizational performance
Provide input into Customer Sales Lead / Product org on key features to incorporate into the product roadmap
Support the Customer Sales Lead in their pursuits by providing input on feasibility and cost associated with programs
Work with Customer Sales Lead to support maintenance post-launch collaborating with Product, Service orgs, and Regional Mfg., SCM, and Quality Lead
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent technical field
3+ years’ experience in project/program management or equivalent field
3+ years of experience in the use of product life cycle and risk management tools
Previous leadership experience within Project/Program Management, Product Engineering Project Lead, Manufacturing Engineering Project Lead
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
Excellent oral/written communication skills with strong ability to work with global cross-functional teams
Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics
Resourcefully innovative and adapts in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently
Knowledge of OEM processes and development cycles
Strong and demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to lead, coach and mentor team members
Proficient ability to interact with all levels of management
Proven conflict management skills
Track record of successfully completing projects on time within specifications despite obstacles which arise during such new programs
Versed in problem-solving skills
ability to drive corrective actions with minimal direction
Proven ability to work effectively under remote supervision, demonstrating strong communication, accountability, and self-management skills
Manages the customers technical requirements and change order expectations