Senior Manager (f/m/x) - Program Management

About the Role

The Senior Manager Program Management (PM) is responsible for program management throughout the entire product life cycle (from pre-acquisition through end of production); Providing customer acquisition support for new programs. Leading program related communications and taking full program management ownership of related activities performed by multi-disciplined cross functional teams.

Your Responsibilities

• Primary objectives are to manage timing, quality, and financial results of programs from start to finish.
• A senior manager denotes an individual who can lead and direct a small group of PMs (~10) to achieve business objectives on a larger scale.
• Possesses the interpersonal skills to build relationships with key customer contacts responsible for the decision making process. Actively listens, probes, and identifies concerns, understands customer's business and speaks their language, develops credibility, loyalty, trust and commitment.
• Responsible for supporting the preparation and business case review of quotations for customers regarding profitability and/or strategic business opportunities incl. lessons learned analyses for lost business opportunities.
• Cohesively aligns with Global Product Managers, Product Engineering, and Sales by providing customer feedback on products and features as well as competitive information within their respective product group.
• Owns program management through complete product life cycle from concept, quoting, program award, product development, supplier selection, launch, post–production performance, & lessons learned utilizing the Magna Electronics Product Delivery Process.
• Manage Series Production Phase including claims management, change management & continuous improvement, VA/VE activities, and execution of ongoing price negotiations/ adjustments.
• Support and adhere to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949) and Automotive standards.

Who we are looking for

• Completed university degree in engineering or equivalent environment with years of experience in project/ program management along with a verifiable record of results in both disciplines within the automotive industry.
• Possessing ability to lead/ direct assignments and development of program managers.
• Able to focus on delivering services in a way that enhances/ maximizes profitability; ensure that team delivers service in a way that brings out the organization's value and competitive advantage; manage against a budget; educate team on important developments within the organization.
• Comprehensive skills in finding creative solutions and generating results in a dynamic market environment. Need to have a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others.
• Comprehensive skills to demonstrate good listening, approachability and strong interpersonal skills so that the necessary alliances can be forged with internal and external senior managers, peers and subordinates across the MPT and client organizations. In particular, communication with the appropriate people is key. 
• Has the ability to serve as a source of technical/ functional issues & perspective to others and provide them with opportunities for technical and personal growth.
• Business fluent in English.

Your preferred qualifications

• Project management certification preferred.
• Previous experience in a plant operations role or environment is preferred.
• Business fluency of local country language.

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

• Collegial, supportive and friendly working atmosphere with a "Duz" culture.
• Attractive and performance-oriented compensation package.
• Prospects and opportunities for personal and professional development through various training offers.
• Individual work arrangements through flexible working hours and opportunities to use "Office Work" and "Mobile Work" personally.
• Corporate benefits program.
• International and diverse environment and open door culture.

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