Purchasing. You will be responsible for program timeline development, documentation, and execution, ensuring scope, quality, timing, and cost targets are met. Main Responsibilities:
1. Lead cross-functional teams to plan and flawlessly execute programs that exceed both customer and internal expectations.
2. Full accountability for the program to ensure it is delivered on time, within budget, within approved profitability, and to required quality standards.
3. Plan and execute all activities in accordance with the milestones defined by the customer.
4. Manage product changes according to flexibility and cost parameters defined/agreed with Engineering and Sales.
5. Identify possible risks and critical points, applying necessary corrective actions by escalating to get the needed support.
6. Log, track, and ensure the timely closure of key program open issues.
7. Lead customer DCR process for change requests.
8. Lead program change control through the CR/CN process, with robust monitoring and tracking of all CR/CNs.
9. Report key metrics and KPIs, including leading Management Gateway Reviews.
10. Manage systems adherence (LearPro / PLM) for your programs.
11. Lead efforts to reach yearly targets for Cost Technical Optimization Ideas (CTOs) in your program.
Qualifications:
* Successfully completed an appropriate Program Management qualification or degree in Engineering or similar discipline.
* Experience working in the automotive field; seating background is advantageous.
* At least 5 years of experience in project management leading cross-functional teams.
* Positive "can-do" attitude and ability to lead by example.
* Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships internally and with customers at all levels across multiple locations.
* Flexible problem-solving approach.
* Robust decision-making principles.
* Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.
Company Overview:
Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers worldwide. Our diverse team of talented employees in 39 countries is driven by innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is committed to making every drive better by providing technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Lear serves every major automaker globally and ranks #147 on the Fortune 500. More information is available at our website or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Platform Manager, we are seeking a Program Manager to lead our JIT Program team based at our UK headquarters in Coventry. The Program Manager will be responsible for the timely delivery of the Job1 + 90 days program, leading global cross-functional teams including sales, engineering, manufacturing, finance, and quality.
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