PROJECT MANAGER II

Job Overview

Job Requirements

• The Project Manager has the full responsibility for all his / her projects regarding major milestones, deliverables on time and Project health.

  Task Summary:
  • Multi-project handling
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and budget for projects within the assigned business segment.
  • Lead assigned Core Teams to achieve defined objectives
  • Clearly communicate roles, expectations and accountabilities to team members on a regular basis using cross functional KPI procedure
  • Deploy use of system tools to ensure Project performance KPI’s, OI and TTM goals are met
  • Monitor project execution with specific emphasis on providing early warnings to detect, develop and implement corrective action plans if required
  • Follow established Stage Gate processes and assure integrity of project deliverables.
  • Plan & lead Stage Gate reviews to business unit Project Approval Committee.
  • Utilize enterprise level project systems to manage project plans, data, and actions.
  • Manage project capital budgets and assure execution in alignment with business unit financial plan.
  • Establish and maintain a Microsoft project baseline schedule with commitment from Core team and customer on all projects.
  • Conduct weekly status meetings with internal Core Team and external customers.
  • Monitor production part approval process and coordinate market introduction according to flawless launch principals
  • Set up and co-ordinate design reviews and continuous improvement activities
  • Follow Change Management process and set up Risk Identification & Risk Mitigation plans
  • Report out on project status
  • Track project lessons learned and manage best practices
  • Conduct project closeout meetings and post launch reviews

What your background should look like

• Graduated in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. Preferably a joint degree of engineering and business administration (industrial/ commercial engineer)

• Min. 3 years of experience working in project management (Automotive background preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet scope, schedule, and budget required
• Demonstrated leadership of project teams within a regionally deployed matrix environment
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and assembly design principles required
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Project, on-line collaboration tools, and databases
• Competent presentation soft skills
• Understanding of continuous improvement working and deployment principals involving problem solving
• Basic SAP knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Knowledge and understanding of precision stamping, molding, crimping and assembly processes
• Competent in Engineering practices for development of terminals and connectors as a plus

Other important things to note

• Good communication skills
• Knowledge on Scope, Time and Cost Management.
• Very structured and organized working style
• Strong and self-confident personality
• Highly customer oriented
• Quality focused
• Very strong ability to follow-up with co-workers to ensure deadlines will be met
• Willingness to constantly learn complex processes and scenarios
• Flexibility to work in different time zones as per business requirements
• High interest in supporting and initiating continuous improvement activities

Competencies