Head of Program Management – Pedals

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA.•Northville Charter Township, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

FORVIA - HELLA is seeking its next great Head of Program Management - Peals to join our growing team. The primary function of this role is to take ownership of multiple product types within our sensors design silo. About Us FORVIA - HELLA is is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this factual group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated sales of €4.4 billion in the seven-month short fiscal year 2022.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
5 + years experience working with global automotive OEMs and/ or Tier 1 suppliers.
Proven track record of launching automotive products (e.g., ECUs, lighting systems, powertrain components, Sensors or Electronic components).
Deep understanding of APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, and OEM development cycle processes.
Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in automotive program management, leadership experience preferred
PMP, PgMP, or automotive-specific certifications (e.g., VDA, AIAG) are a plus
Familiarity with tools like MS Project, SAP and automotive PLM systems.
Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity in fast-paced environments.
Experience with ultrasonic, pressure, steering or position sensors in automotive applications.
Fluency additional languages (e.g., German, Spanish) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a high-performing program management team with automotive expertise by leading and supporting employees in a target-oriented and motivating manner to fulfill the tasks.
Guide overall hiring process and sustain the team performance and evaluation as well as qualification demands
Provide coaching, development, and succession planning for program managers.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence by managing of employees according to corporate and center product targets and delegation.