Program leader

Principal challenge is to lead cross functional teams to achieve project goals according to Aptiv procedures. He/She leads and co-ordinates all activities within operations related to the development project until sign off by manufacturing for serial production (CT Gate).

Your Tasks:

• Coordinate project related activities and provide leadership/direction to the Operations Project Team and other appropriate associates to meet the program targets.
• Assure proper planning, execution and problem escalation to Plant Manager, Program Manager (assigned to the project) for successful execution of deliverables of the project.
• 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 and ensure an up-to-date reporting and keep the Plant Manager and Program Manager (assigned to the project) and Program Team well informed on progress toward achievements and identified barriers to progress.
• Assure the identification of significant issues/risk items within the Program Team and their escalation to the Operations Team, Program Team and/or Steering Committee.
• Assure development of solutions and action plans for issues/ risk items together with operations team and program team.
• Participate on Program Team Meetings and other appropriate Meetings as required.
• Implement best practices and Lessons Learned from other projects
• Achieve Operations related FLM targets
• Assist and insure good progress of internal/external / customer audits
• Lead inter-regional project as assigned depends on capacity

Your Profile:

• Master degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Project coordination
• Documented leadership, team oriented work experience and strong communication skills
• Strong understanding of Automotive/Industry Standards.
• Risk management skills

Conflict management skills

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