Project Manager

Req ID 45103 | OSS Washington, United States

We are looking for a new colleague to join our Program Management Department in Washington, MI!

Job Responsibilities:

• The primary scope involves high risk/complexity, new or future business awards and program launches, but also includes existing programs that have major changes directed by the customer or VAVE cost reduction activities.
• Responsible for managing, without the need for significant direction, predominantly Category 0 and 1 projects within the business unit in accordance with ZF's new product introduction management process requirements.
• Involved with the project from sourcing through post launch, GDPEP Gates 1-8.
• Responsible to support / manage acquisition activities during GDPEP 1 and 2 (pre-award) phases on a case-by-case basis as agreed with program management director and/or sales management lead.
• Responsible to manage the customer interface from GDPEP Phases 3-8 (award through post launch).
• Responsible to interface with all areas affected by the project, ensuring successful integration of all project work products.
• Responsible to balance the competing demands of scope and time, while achieving the highest quality and stakeholder/customer satisfaction levels.
• Responsible to manage projects and project team activities in the development and launch of new products.
• Responsible for working to meet or exceed stakeholder and customer expectations.
• Responsible for driving relevant project and project status communications among ZF stakeholders (customer, supplier, project team, functional & divisional management).
• Responsible for monitoring progress of projects through internal reviews, participation in team meetings, and assist where needed to resolve impasses by resolving elevated issues internally and with the customer, ensuring barriers that could impede program progress are removed.
• May mentor and provide direction to less experienced project managers.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in project management, engineering or related technical field required. (MBA or additional business management education preferred).
• 6+ years of experience in the automotive or supplier industry.
• 2+ years Project Management experience through the entire project life cycle.
• Competency with the PMI PMBOK Nine Knowledge Areas including Project Integration Mgt., Project Scope Mgt., Project Time Mgt., Project Cost and Profitability Mgt., Project Quality Mgt., Project Human Resources Mgt., Project Communications Mgt., and Project Risk Mgt.
• Experienced and proficient in GDPEP processes and able to mentor others and lead teams through GDPEP processes and procedures.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving using conceptual thinking.
• Strong team leader fostering teamwork, cooperation, and relationship building while developing others.
• Must achieve the appropriate business unit requirements for PMI and Six Sigma certifications.
• Preferred PMP-certification through the Program Management Institute (PMI), with some review of certification through other certifying bodies considered (i.e., German Program Management Association (GPM)).

Be part of our ZF team as Project Manager and apply now!

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

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Our Commitment to Diversity

ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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