Project Manager

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.    

Key job responsibilities for this role include:

• Responsible to achieve flawless launches (i.e. full ownership to deliver programs on-time, with quality and in-charge of profitability)  
• Acts as the program life cycle owner; brings strategy and holistic approach
• Drives appropriate reviews/escalations, risk identification and mitigation, removes roadblocks              
• Responsible to support achievement of profitability for their assigned business which includes working closely with Directors, profit management
• Secures appropriation requests’ approvals on time for project execution
• Act as customer contact for regular management communication and escalation
• Background working with multiple customers, internal and external, and complex product
• Responsible for understanding customer technology roadmap and building relationships with key customers                               
• Support in customer management (especially in critical situations)
• Supports new business development activities
• Reviews and modifies the proposed staffing plans             
• Responsible for complying to standards, policies and procedures, per CSR (Customer Specific Requirements)

Must Haves

• 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
• Proficient in MS-Office suite and MS-Project
• Financial knowledge/business acumen
• Negotiation skills
• Automotive electronics software-driven product knowledge

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