Program Manager

The Program Manager is responsible to lead multiple projects, ranging from complex Modification, Capacity increase, complex productivity (VE), Resourcing & Transition projects, across multiple customers (OEM) to achieve planned profitability, quality and on schedule, to meet business and customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

Initiate/Create the project and scope definition including planning, resource allocation, financial summary, technical information, manufacturing and supplier strategy, linked to new applications development.

Align the timing plan with key customer engine development and linked base product development key milestones

Maintain the project plan regularly with accurate data and escalate to the customer and key stakeholders any deviations to the baseline

Deliver to commitment as per scope, cost, quality, timing and deliverables of the project, in line with organizational strategy and goals

Implement and drive a robust review mechanism with stakeholders to execute successfully the agreed plan

Identify & deploy any project modification following NPI change management process

Manage customer change request following NPI chanage management process

Drive customer satisfaction and seek for regular feedback on launch performance

Monitor, achieve and report Program management KPIs

Assess and identify risks (technical, manufacturing, supplier, business/ cost, baseline) Anticipate and mitigate risks into planning.

Plan, secure and control Project Budget and resources expenses (RD&E, CAPEX) including customer funding.

Coaching and leading by example the project team across cultures and geographical regions

Report accurate forecast of your project portfolio, monitor implementation and escalate to the Leadership team any deviations on budget (CAPEX, RD&E), deliverables, resources etc.

Lead regular project reviews with the stakeholders such as Project Review Meeting, Escalation meetings, Deep dive review on unresolved issues.

Listening to stakeholders' needs and address concerns.

You need:

Program Management experience (3-5 years) or relevant experience in a similar function

Good level of knowledge in program management discipline - multi-system integration-Scope and Schedule management (and Product development/Engineering or Sales or Supply Base or Quality, Logistics)

Basic (not expert level) understanding of the product/technical background in order to comfortably handle technical topics with Engineering/NPI team

Customer facing working experience is a plus

Good insight in financial drivers, at ease with relevant financial metrics Strategy and Marketing Planning (STRAP), Annual Operating Plan (AOP) experience

English Language

IT (Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, A-spice / Jira etc.)

Analytical thinking and problem solving

Multitask on multi-projects, multi-customer, multi-region and multi-technologies.

Six Sigma Certified (nice to have)

Program Management Professional Certification Preferred (nice to have)

Self-starter with high customer focus and strong bias for action

Strong team player who is able to motivate and lead other team members.

Ability to learn quickly and a desire to broaden skills and experience.

Ability to manage ambiguity.

Agile & Strategic thinker

BENEFITS

• Meal tickets
• 13th salary
• Private medical insurance
• A fixed monthly amount received on the Benefits platform with which you can choose from services such as:
• Extended health insurance for employees and dependents
• Dental care
• Online and offsite shopping discounts
• Private pension
• Vacation vouchers
• Transportation: Metrorex/STB monthly subscriptions or Fuel card
• Access to various events (paintball, escape room, laser tag, rafting, wakeboarding, movie, theater etc.)

LEARN & DEVELOP

• Extensive online and on-site training programs
• Support for Green Belt Six Sigma Certification
• Peer2Peer Training program: learn and teach one another, offer advice, and engage
• Career growth & promotion opportunities
• International work environment

RELAX & WELL-BEING

• Sports and Social Club: trainer in the Office program and weekly online Nutrition Sessions for all Garrett employees
• Friendly working environment, alongside talented and dedicated people
• Networking area
• Bookster
• Great coffee, tea and spices
• Weekly Fruit Day
• Employee assistance program for all our employees (professionals ready to listen and speak with you on all subjects)
• Flexible working hours
• 26 vacation days per year for all our employees
• Hybrid work environment: 2 days Work from Home per week