Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.
Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.
Location: El Paso, TX, USA
What We Are Looking ForYazaki is looking for a Director of Program Management & PCD to join our Emerging Automotive Group, YII team in El Paso, or Plano, TX. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization.
What You Will Be DoingUnder the VP Executive of the responsible department, the Director of Program Management and PCD has total responsibility and accountability for meeting established program targets and customer deliverables and DOH target. The Director is responsible for successful completion of program objectives and for proposing strategic direction for program teams; typically, responsible for multiple product lines. The position entails interface at a management level with customers, manufacturing, and functional groups in BU and across YNCA. Responsible for the P&L for their platform and ensuring no customer line downs and target to have minimal EE and obsolete Finished Goods/Raw Materials. Interact with Yazaki global team to support assigned activities.

• Manage Group. Provide short-term tactical and mid-to-long range strategic leadership to group, including assessing department related risks & opportunities and making recommendations to management (e.g., new technology, industry innovations, or strategies)
• Program Budgets. Coordinate, lead and perform initial approval of the STF/LTF program and platform budgets (final approval by executive management). Manage financial health based on approved STF/LTF. Responsible for the platform financial health and overall P&L including extraordinary expense management (obsolescence, rework, airfreight, inventory, and investment) and mitigating risks and trade-off decisions associated with each. Oversee actions for customer reimbursement for all applicable program related costs.
• Manufacturing Interface. Lead, coordinate, and monitor interface with manufacturing on issues elevated by the Program Manager to deliver program targets and manage Vertical KPI’s through the following mechanisms: S&OP, EE Management, Inventory Management, Balance Out, Manufacturing Coordination Meetings, APQP Planning (4M/Process Readiness), Customer Reimbursable Tooling, Change Management, Product Transfers, CSL, Pre-Build Coordination, affiliate sourcing and any other critical interface processes.

What You Will Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in related field
• Preferred: Minimum 5 years of Project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive engineering
• Preferred: High Voltage/Low Voltage related work experience especially in EDS
• Preferred: Interfaced with high demand customer at fast development phase

What We Can Provide You

• A collaborative learning environment that will help you reach your maximum potential
• Opportunities to build your professional network
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.