Program Leader
Core
Lead cross-functional EMEA teams to launch automotive projects from customer nomination to serial production, ensuring flawless execution and production ramp-up.
Role type
Senior Program Leader (Automotive)
Builds
Automotive projects and processes for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
Domain
Automotive / Product Development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project management, cross-functional team leadership, program execution monitoring, master schedule development, customer interface management, risk management, conflict management, multi-priority management, production launch oversight, audit coordination, best practices implementation
Preferred skills
Inter-regional project leadership
Technologies
APQP, FMEA, DFMEA
Responsibilities
Accountable for flawless execution of assigned projects and deliverables; Monitor and control metrics on program execution and performance; Complete the development of the project plan and master schedule; Serve as the primary customer interface for program updates, reviews, and issue resolution; Coordinate project related activities and provide leadership/direction to the Project Team; Conduct regular program reviews to monitor progress, risks, and mitigation plans; Escalate issue and risks which are beyond the control of the Project Team; Assume responsibility for assuring synchronization between operational activities, project-process-steps and other functional activities related to the program to ensure Flawless start of production; Coordinate that all related activities with Pilots and Prototype build within the operations are properly conducted and the respective delivery targets from the customer are met; Support launch readiness and oversee production ramp-up until project stabilization; Implement best practices and Lessons Learned from other projects; Achieve Flawless Launch Metrics targets; Assist and insure good progress of internal/external / customer audits; Lead inter-regional project as assigned depends on capacity
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC