Product Line Director / Head of Program Management – ADAS.

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

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About The Position

FORVIA - HELLA Electronics is seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Line Director / Head of Program Management – ADAS. The focus of this role will be to lead program management as well as overall ADAS strategic positioning for the organization. This opportunity will play a pivotal role in the development and growth of Forvia Hella’s world class ADAS products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in Automotive Industry supporting ADAS functions.
• Experience and understanding of ADAS market and trends.
• Prior Experience leading direct reports.
• Ability to make significant decisions that affect work beyond immediate work group.
• Ability to develop and administer budgets, schedules, and performance standards for functional area within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years in the automotive industry.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration/Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of leading strategic or business performance initiatives and/or organizational change initiatives.
• 1+ years of experience working with profit/loss responsibility.
• 1+ years in a leadership role with direct reports.
• Experience with Automotive Radar; leveraging knowledge both at component and system integration/influence levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead program directives in support of our ADAS Radar products.
• Watch over both in production and development stage programs for multiple OEM partners.
• Guide and track project teams to achieve company and portfolio goals while being mindful of quality, costs, and on time performance.
• Develop current program management team members.
• Oversee the OEM ADAS product roadmap to position Hella ADAS portfolio for regional growth.
• Strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and ecosystem partners to promote products and technologies.
• Hold governance over all change management in a multisite international environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours.
• Industry leading health benefits program.
• Lucrative PTO policy.
• Competitive 401K matching.
• Extensive career and training opportunities.
• Annual Bonuses.
• On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services.
• Team and company wide events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees