Program Manager
Willis, US, TX 77378
About the position
Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, with revenues of EUR 788 million and approximately 4700 employees worldwide. Our product portfolio includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products.
We are currently seeking a Program Manager. The Program Manager position will be based out of the Willis, TX, facility. The role will manage new product introduction (NPI) and product improvement projects (PIP) from the customer RFQ phase to PPAP.
Responsibilities
- Manage new product introduction projects (NPI) and product improvement projects (PIP) from the customer RFQ phase to PPAP.
- Provide on-site leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals and adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
- Report on project success criteria, results, metrics, and lessons learned.
- Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
- Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, and tools for successful project execution.
- Prepare estimates, where necessary, and a detailed project plan for all phases of the project
- Manage project scope and changes.
- Act as an internal quality control check for the project
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in the Automotive Industry or relevant experience
- Extensive manufacturing experience in operations serving commercial & passenger vehicles.
- Experience with vehicle quality systems and processes (DFMEA, DFM, DVPR, etc.).
- Extensive Experience with Customer Contact and specific Customer Requirements
- Extensive Experience in NPI, PIP, Launching projects, and Program Management.
- Core Tools, Control Plan, QA Systems, 8D, Layered Process Audits, Lean Tools
- Knowledge IATF16949, ISO14001, ISO45001
- Experience in SAP PLM
- Efficient, proactive, and a hands-on approach
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
What we offer
High-paced global environment with endless opportunities.
Competent and supportive colleagues and inspiring and people-oriented leadership, all with excellent team spirit. The possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job. A workplace where you will develop and grow your career and yourself. A team you can be proud to be part of. Does this feel like the right challenge for you?
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We want your integrity, accountability, creativity and teamwork mindset and skills
In Kongsberg Automotive we embrace diversity within our workforce. We make recruiting decisions based on experience and skills and pride ourselves on having a strong culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness.
We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds, providing a limitless pool of ideas and opportunities, who will incorporate our core values within their work. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles and offer an unlimited contract within a dynamic and international environment with prospects for personal growth.
Welcome to an outstanding career in Kongsberg Automotive!