Program Manager - German customers

The Program Manager that we are searching for will work for German customers.

Your role

• Be the Program life cycle owner from Quote to the end of Production by bringing strategy and holistic approach
• Be responsible for achieving flawless launches – full ownership to deliver end to end programs on time, with high quality
• ownership over program duties, program management procedures and playbook for:  planning/timing, controlling, reporting  and escalation (internal & customer), organization/staffing, process compliance, change&risk management and KPIs
• accountable of profitability achievement for their assigned programs, profit management
• act like an owner in daily execution
• Be responsible for complex product for German customers
• communication with German customers (understanding customer technology roadmap and building relationships - being a “Voice of the Customer”)

• support new business development activities (initial Project Plan, risk assessment and change points activities for new quotes)
• lead, manage, coach and develop the team of direct reports (Project Managers)
• join HR activities
• support relevant assessments and audits and also drives process adherence, especially ASPICE MAN3/5 Compliance, IATF/ISO 16949, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity for German customers.

Your background: 

• Bachelor or Master degree in economical, business management or engineering filed
• professional experience in an automotive company
• Experience in electronics or software product development
• Proven records of successful Customer front-end & project experience
• Project Management experience incl. Certifications (e.g. PMI, Prince2, Agile)
• experience in building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, as well as coaching and mentoring skills
• Very good negotiations skills in order to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances. Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Advanced ability to manage finances of projects’ portfolio and manifesting accountability for the overall results
• Ability to approach the challenges and making the decision with sense of urgency   
• Fluent English, Fluent German (nice to have)
• willing  to travel frequently

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones

• Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events

• Access to sports groups and Multisport card

• Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)

• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get 3,5% on each gross salary)

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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