Sr Program / Project Manager

Role Summary

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.

Your Role

• 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

Your Background

• Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
• 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, Master degree in Business or Engineering is a plus.
• 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
• 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.

Why join Aptiv ?

• You grow at Aptiv. Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.
• You make an impact at Aptiv. One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.
• You have support at Aptiv. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation and Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement

Meet the Next Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on-advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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