What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Management Director position at Confidential Careers?
Are you an experienced leader ready to drive impactful programs to success? We're seeking a Program Management Director to lead our automotive development programs and ensure key milestones, financial KPIs, and industrialization targets are met. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and excel at stakeholder management, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee North America Operations (NAO) Dashboard and KPIs for program progress.
- Provide strong leadership across core teams, functions, plants, and division levels to ensure program success.
- Manage and measure program performance to achieve organizational KPIs and financial targets.
- Drive financial performance, ensuring Gate 4 financial targets are secured.
- Identify deficiencies, develop action plans, and support Program Managers through development phases to industrialization.
- Represent all programs within your scope when engaging with customers, suppliers, and internal entities.
- Ensure seamless knowledge transfer from program development to series phase.
- Actively support the evolution and implementation of the Program Management System (PMS).
- Provide operational support for programs, including planning workshops and audit preparation.
- Manage and coach Program Managers to maximize performance and success.
- Ensure Functional Milestones, Gate Reviews, and Program Review Committees are successfully executed.
- Maintain effective program governance through established protocols (e.g., COMOP, PRCs, Launch reviews).
- Drive financial strategy by implementing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) profitably.
- Lead escalations both internally and with customers, ensuring timely resolution.
- Anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and implement robust risk management practices.
Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
- Experience:
- 10 years of experience in the automotive industry.
- Proven track record managing large teams in a matrix organization.
- Extensive background in customer management.
- 9 years of successful Program Management experience in North America.
- Global experience is a strong plus.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Deep understanding of Program Management Systems, tools, and methods.
- Strong financial acumen with experience building and following business plans.
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
- Ability to thrive in a matrix organization.
- Results-driven with outstanding communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strategic thinker with sharp analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong planning, organizing, and entrepreneurial mindset.
Why Join Us?
- Lead impactful projects that shape the future of the automotive industry.
- Work with a diverse, global team of talented professionals.
- Enjoy opportunities for career growth, skill development, and leadership.
