Sr. Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE.

This position is part of our Signal & Power Solutions segment.

Your Role

Lead the design team and manufacturing through the development process of new media modules. 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
• Responsible for multiple customers 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             
• Supports enterprise effectiveness / efficiency and lean functional excellence by Lean / I&CIM techniques               
• Responsible for complying to standards, policies and procedures, PDP requirements
• Ensure compliance with 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 team
• 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          
• Excellent communication skills - 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            
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to drive corrective actions with minimal direction
• Strong work ethic, self-directed and works well independently
• Manages the customers technical requirements and change order expectations
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office, Microsoft Project
• Financial knowledge/business acumen
• Negotiation skills
• Product Knowledge                                                      

Development Required:

• Review EOS documents specific to and/or related to the position.       
• DPLM                  
• EOS/PDP           
• PLM (Omnify, GSD, GES)

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

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