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We are looking for YOU as Senior Program Manager (m/f/d) for our location in .
Manage operationally and functionally the Projects he/she is assigned to
Manage important Projects portfolio (program) eg. High OI sales or complex involving many Customer plants, very strategic/innovative Projects, System or Program Projects involving many Project Teams in different locations led by different Project Managers)
Is responsible for the achievement of the Project portfolio KPI in terms of profitability (both product/development vs Development Activity Payback and Extended Margin), Quality and Production Preparation
Secure Project resources portfolio and arbitrate on resource allocation with the function support.
Ensure involvement of P2 Project teams in case of P2 not completed in P1
Solve all project issues requiring any type of support of all suitable functions via the Project Escalation
Check and validate Project Managers and Team Members’ activities and proposes timing scenario to achieve milestones
Could conduct concept competitions to obtain customer orders (prefer: on case by case...)
Define and manage his/her budget including the budget of Projects part of his/her Program-System Project
Define scope of the program
Prepare decision making process for relevant committees and challenge his project team readiness
Prepare and submit CAA and IAR (Program-System level) and challenge the P1 Project Managers of the Projects part of his/her Program-System Project ; manage Program business extension as well
Ensure all program changes are managed (internal and customer) and coordinated through Program / system projects
Ensure the application of Design to Cost methodology
Escalate at the right level and with relevant speed/anticipation the gaps versus targets
Lead AAI and development of all PM’s reporting to Program-System development and all project team members if he has.
Coach P1 Project/Program Managers
Contribute to Working Groups to improve PM methodology
Can be Assessor of PMA
Is functionally responsible of all PTMs, set project objectives, ensure appraisal of Project Team Members
Manage communication with Customers on Projects / program development progress
Keep client(s) updated on Program progress.
Prepare/validate reports on Program development progress to PSC, PMC and to all Governance stages when required
Manage customer relationship (local and central) and coordinate communication with all P2/P1 projects associated
Ensure perfect management of crisis if any
Promote Valeo Values, Culture and Standards (Product, Methodology, Tools) within the System/Program Project teams and control their application
Respect Valeo Code of ethics
Respect health, safety and environment charts and requirements
Ensure Project (System-Program or not) development in compliance with CLEAN and other applicable Valeo standards
Why Valeo:
At VALEO, we firmly believe that great technologies are born out of passion.
💶 Compensation package. Performance-related salary components and company pension scheme (allowance).
💹 Career development. Scope to develop your own ideas as well as professional and personal development opportunities worldwide.
💚 Benefits. Allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad, free employee parking spaces, regular employee events and social support for a family-friendly environment.
🌎 Flexibility. Working models that harmonize your professional and private life.
🍀Work environment. Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment.
🚙 The future. We work together on the mobility trends of tomorrow.
Good to know:
Your contact person: Melanie Heckel / melanie.heckel@valeo.com
We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds as well as from people with disabilities.
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