Project Manager

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Guarantee the Implementation and utilization of the SODECIA PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM in the Business Unit;

Participate on the GATE 0 (SODECIA PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM);

Responsible for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of projects assuring client milestones;

Issue and analyze request for quotations (RFQs) from approved suppliers to support production and pre-production requirements i.e. - components, process materials, packaging, component tooling, etc.;

Lead sourcing decisions: negotiate price, delivery and payment terms;

Initiate and monitor Supplier APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), Vendor production readiness review and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions on new award programs;

Work with suppliers, managers, project teams to drive Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) and cost reductions;

Coordinate with all functional areas and responsible of BU in order to achieve all the KPI´s targets established for the projects;

Manage cost reductions, engineering changes and key supplier meetings/activities;

Actively participate and manage program planning and status meetings;

Arbitrate any conflicts with the customer related with technical and/or financial issues;

Track supplier capacity and loading as required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering and/or Management;
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus;
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification is a plus.
• High level of leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
• Good understanding of APQP and Stage Gate program management techniques;
• Ability to successfully function in a matrix style of management, managing a variety of cross-functional team members.
• High level of problem solving skills.
• Solid understanding of stamping products, processes and procedures.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience with hands on operational knowledge;
• Experience in Automotive Industry is a plus;
• Experience with customers in the stamped component and welded assembly market;
• Methodic, organized and analytical.