Sr Program / Project Manager

Aptiv•Warren, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Sr. Project Manager Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us? YOUR ROLE As a Sr. Project Manager on our team, you’ll Lead the design team and manufacturing through the development process of new connection systems products lines (HV Connectors, Inlets, Media Modules) . The Project Manager will develop initial plans, set milestones, track project activities and communicate project progress to stakeholders. Work cross-functionally to establish working relationships within the company and act as the main contact with customers. In your daily job you will: Responsible to achieve flawless launches (i.e. full ownership to deliver programs on-time, with quality and in-charge of profitability) Acts as the program life cycle owner; brings strategy and holistic approach Drives appropriate reviews/escalations, risk identification and mitigation, removes roadblocks Responsible to support achievement of profitability for their assigned business which includes working closely with Directors, profit management Secures appropriation requests’ approvals on time for project execution Act as customer contact for regular management communication and escalation Responsible for multiple customers and complex product Responsible for understanding customer technology roadmap and building relationships with key customers Support in customer management (especially in critical situations) Supports new business development activities Reviews and modifies the proposed staffing plans Supports enterprise effectiveness / efficiency and lean functional excellence by Lean / I&CIM techniques Responsible for complying to standards, policies and procedures, PDP requirements Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements

Requirements

Must be legally able to work in the U.S. without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer, now, or at any time in the future.
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
5+ years’ experience in project/program management or equivalent field.
5+ years of experience in the use of product life cycle and risk management tools.
Previous leadership experience within Project/Program Management, Product Engineering, Project Lead, Manufacturing Engineering Lead.
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization.
Excellent oral/written communication skills with strong ability to work with team.
Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics.
Resourcefully innovative and adapts in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently.
Knowledge of OEM processes and development cycles.
Strong and demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to lead, coach and mentor team members.
Excellent communication skills - ability to interact with all levels of management.
Track record of successfully completing projects on time within specifications despite obstacles which arise during such new programs.
Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to drive corrective actions with minimal direction.
Strong work ethic, self-directed and work independently.
Proven conflict management and Negotiation skills.
Manages the customers technical requirements and change order expectations.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project).
Financial knowledge/business acumen.

Nice To Haves

Master degree in Business or Engineering is a plus.
EOS, APQP, VDO and PDP process knowledge.
IATF and ISO procedures and audit experience.
Hands on experience with PLM tools (eg. Omnify, GSD, GES, Planview, Teamcenter).

Responsibilities

Lead the design team and manufacturing through the development process of new connection systems products lines (HV Connectors, Inlets, Media Modules).
Develop initial plans, set milestones, track project activities and communicate project progress to stakeholders.
Work cross-functionally to establish working relationships within the company and act as the main contact with customers.
Achieve flawless launches (i.e. full ownership to deliver programs on-time, with quality and in-charge of profitability).
Act as the program life cycle owner; brings strategy and holistic approach.
Drive appropriate reviews/escalations, risk identification and mitigation, and remove roadblocks.
Support achievement of profitability for their assigned business which includes working closely with Directors, profit management.
Secure appropriation requests’ approvals on time for project execution.
Act as customer contact for regular management communication and escalation.
Be responsible for multiple customers and complex product.
Understand customer technology roadmap and build relationships with key customers.
Support in customer management (especially in critical situations).
Support new business development activities.
Review and modify proposed staffing plans.
Support enterprise effectiveness / efficiency and lean functional excellence by Lean / I&CIM techniques.
Comply to standards, policies and procedures, PDP requirements.
Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements.