Job Reference: 1441582039-2 Date Posted: 11 September 2024 Recruiter: Select Engineering Location: City, Birmingham Salary: On Application Sector: Administration, Business development, Engineering, Sales Job Type: Permanent Job Description Job title: Programme Manager
Location: Elmdon
Duration: 12 Months FTC
Hours: 37.5hr/wk (8:30-17:15 Mon -Thurs; 8:30-13:00 Fr)
Salary: 62k + benefits
Overview:
Manages the scope and introduction of new programmes/projects to the companies' product portfolio. Manages the scope and introduction of running changes to existing programmes/projects within the product portfolio. Supports the development and implementation of VA/VE ideas to support client requirements. Supports the Sales and/or Business Management team on the response to new business acquisition RFQ's and programme/project related RFQ packages. Engenders a philosophy of 'managed' change control through all aspects of the organisation associated with programme and project management. Leads the Cross Functional Team (CFT) through the programme/project introduction life cycle as per GDLS/ProLink. Develop and manage the customer focus of a programme/project to ensure that a successful launch is achieved for clients' products in the eyes of the customer.
Main missions and results:
Plans, organizes and conducts activities within its area in an effective manner towards achieving common objectives of client. Reports deviations from the standard and takes corrective actions. Participating in the process of creation, control and responsibility for the budget. Management practices and deliverables relating to GDLS/ProLink and other interrelated system & processes. Is directly accountable for the successful launch (Scope, Time, Cost & Quality) of a programme/project ensuring all agreed to meet company standard metrics are achieved. Defining and managing the scope and requirements of the programme(s)/project(s). Define, maintain and adapt programme/project(s) timing for all areas to meet the key milestone objectives. Financial development signs off and reporting for programme(s)/project(s) sales pricing cost, tool investment, capital investment, engineering development and design cost. Ensure all aspects of the programme and project are maintained and developed to meet the minimum quality objective requirements of the programme/project. Establishment and leadership of the Cross Functional Team(s) (CFT) as required meeting the changing demands of the programme(s)/project(s) with the full support and acknowledgement of the organisational stakeholders. Primary cross functional interface for the customer(s) CFT(s), in order to define the full scope of the programme(s)/project(s). Developing and establishing the Customer/Statement of Work Requirements Assumption documents & agreements for the programme(s)/project(s) with all departmental stakeholders. Supports and ensures all necessary regular cross functional meetings to ensure a sufficiently detailed level of communication is maintained. Manage, maintain and adapt overall programme/project timing and budgets in conjunction with the key department stakeholders & customer(s) in order to manage changes to support a successful launch. Defining all Key Milestones, including but not restricted to customer programme/project life cycle introduction timing and sign off. Engineering & Design Development, including:
Design freeze, sign off and release.
PDP preparation and sign off
Customer and related build dates.
Customer Order requirement dates.
TAR & Cash Flow preparation and sign off.
CAR preparation and sign off
Tooling timing.
Programme/project timing.
Programme/project Financial Report & Cashflow.
Ensure correct escalation and reporting of programme/project issues in a timely manner to the relevant management level in order to engender successful resolution.
Skills and experience: Bachelor's degree in project and/or Programme Management (preferred), and/or Engineering and/or Business Administration or substantial experience in automotive industry as programme manager. Attained a Professional Project/Programme Management accreditation level (IMPA Level C as a minimum, or equivalent) with a recognised National/International Project Management organisation. Experience in the automotive industry in programme management within a substantially sized regional or global organisation or extensive experience in automotive industry in project management. Good working knowledge/understanding industry standards & related procedures. APQP/PPAP training or 5 years' experience in automotive industry in project management. IATF16949 training or 5 years' experience in automotive industry in project management. English language skills required. Adaptability in the location of work including business travel. Interiors experience preferred. If you want to know more about this exciting opportunity please APPLY NOW
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