PROGRAM MANAGER

Program Manager

YOUR ROLE

Lead the design and manufacturing teams through the Aptiv development process. The Project Manager will oversee initial plans, set milestones, track project activities and communicate project progress to stakeholders. Work cross-functionally to establish working relationships within the company and act as the main contact with customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible to achieve flawless launches (full ownership to deliver programs on-time, with quality and in-charge of profitability)
2. Acts as the program life cycle owner; brings strategy and holistic approach
3. Drives appropriate reviews/escalations, risk identification and mitigation, removes roadblocks
4. Act as customer contact for regular management communication and escalation
5. Background working with multiple projects and customers, internal and external
6. Responsible to support achievement of profitability for their assigned business which includes working closely with Directors, Account Managers, profit management.
7. Support continuous improvement by using Lean/I&CIM techniques
8. Responsible for understanding customer requirements and building relationships with key customers
9. Support in customer management (especially in critical situations)
10. Supports new business development activities
11. Secures appropriation requests’ approvals on time for project execution
12. Responsible for complying to PDP requirements, maintain required documentation and reporting

Must Haves (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent technical field.
• English advanced (writing, reading, speaking)
• 3+ years’ experience in project/program management or equivalent field in the automotive industry
• 3+ years of experience in the use of product life cycle and risk management tools.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent oral/written communication skills with strong ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics
• Resourcefully innovative and adapts in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently
• Knowledge of OEM processes and development cycles
• Strong and demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to lead, coach and mentor team members
• Proficient ability to interact with all levels of management
• Proven conflict management skills
• Track record of successfully completing projects on time within specifications despite obstacles which arise during such new programs
• Versed in problem-solving skills; ability to drive corrective actions with minimal direction
• Proficient in MS-Office and MS- Project
• Financial knowledge/business acumen
• Negotiation skills

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Savings Fund
• Pension Plan
• Christmas Bonus
• Attendance Bonus
• Vacation Premium
• Medical Expenses
• Life Insurance
• Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, Retirement)
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.