Manager of Program Managers
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Autoliv is looking for a Manager of Program Managers at their Auburn Hills Technical Center to lead a team of program analysts and project managers. This role involves ensuring project success, meeting financial targets, and supporting customer and manufacturing needs in automotive safety systems.
Ansvarsområden
- Lead and manage a team of program analysts, providing guidance and mentorship.
- Grow, coach, and develop project managers to foster a proactive project management mindset.
- Ensure department meets internal and external deliverables according to program timing schedules.
- Drive team to meet or exceed Project Financial Targets and promote a strong financial awareness culture.
- Communicate with internal and external groups to achieve objectives.
- Develop and track the annual department budget.
- Understand customer vehicle development systems and ensure staff is trained.
- Support manufacturing with information and on-site presence for manufacturability and performance.
- Support customers for on-site meetings to ensure satisfaction.
- Interface with Customer Management to resolve issues not resolved at the program level.
- Champion Project Management Policy Deployment topics.
- Ensure company interests are maintained in all activities.
- Exhibit boundaryless behavior for securing new business and ensuring launch excellence.
Krav
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or similar applicable area.
- 5+ years of Manager of Project Management leadership experience with a strong track record in product development and launch skills.
- 10 years of automotive PM Management experience.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
- Responsive and customer-focused with demonstrated 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 timely.
- Detailed-oriented with strong technical and analytical skills.
- Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Önskade kvalifikationer
- Restraints experience is considered a plus.
- Japan OEM experience (Honda, Subaru, Toyota, Nissan).
- Previous hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment with ability to provide Plant and Customer support.
Förmåner
- Attractive compensation package
- Recognition awards
- Company events
- University discount options
- Gender Pay Equality
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