Project Management, Assistant Manager

Long Description

Role Description:

• Plan, coordinates and manages the industrialization activities of project after engineering hand-off. Manages the readiness for full-scale production with customer acceptance of off-tool, off-process product.  Confirms that the program objectives have been met, complete transfer of the program to operations and formally close the program.
• The Program Manager is responsible for managing predominantly projects within the business unit in accordance with ZFs new product introduction management process requirements.  The program manager is responsible for managing all aspects of a project over the entire life of the project as shown by the following process:  Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing.

The Project Manager is responsible:

• For execution of project in adherence to main principles of GDPEP DCF 23-0168
• For supporting / managing acquisition activities during GDPEP 1 and 2 phases on a case-by-case basis as agreed with program management director and/or sales management lead.  
• Managing the customer interface from GDPEP Phases 3-8.  
• For interfacing with all areas affected by the project, ensuring successful integration of all project work products.
• The project manager is responsible to balance the competing demands of scope, time, and cost (also known as the “triple constraint”)

Major Responsibilities:
Principal responsibilities include:

• As mentioned in the overall purpose above, the project manager is responsible for managing all aspects of a project over the entire life of the project as shown by the following Project Phases:  Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing
• Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Communications Management, Procurement Management

Technical Characteristics

• Must demonstrate competency in ZF product design fundamentals,  automotive APQP processes, PPAP/ PSO processes, manufacturing knowledge, and financial management basics (capex and non-recurring cost mgt.).
• Must demonstrate knowledge of 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.
• Focus on program management as a profession through continuous learning.  Receive and act on feedback on performance from Manager of Programs with input from project team and other stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement of program management processes and tools using Lean, VA-VE, Six Sigma, and DFSS methodologies

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technology or Business Management required (Master’s Degree preferred) 
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in automotive or supplier industry., business-related experience including progressive responsibility in an engineering or operations environment with at least 3 years of Program Management experience require
• Project Management experience through the entire project life cycle as outlined in the PMI PMBOK (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, Closing)
• 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)
• Successful candidate must exhibit proven team leadership capabilities
• Must achieve the appropriate business unit requirements for PMI and Six Sigma certifications