Sales & Program Manager

Division: BENTELER Automotive
Functional Area: Project-/Program Management
Career Level: Professional
Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time
Weekly

Working Hours:

40,00
Required

Languages:

English
Requisition : 44719

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  Flexible Work Schedules
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At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities—at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to join our team. As a Program Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of projects, maintaining exceptional service delivery, and fostering strong relationships with our customers. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, have a passion for automotive innovation, and possess excellent leadership skills, we encourage you to apply.

• Crafting Customer Solutions:
  • Develop and implement customer-specific strategies and problem-solving approaches to ensure exceptional service delivery.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address customer needs effectively.
• Achieving Project Success:
  • Ensure the successful achievement of project Quality, Cost, and Timing (QCT) targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Driving Process Optimization:
  • Support continuous improvement efforts by optimizing processes in product and process development.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of the “Acquire & Quote” and “Develop & Launch” processes.
• Customer Relations:
  • Act as a bridge between our customers and internal teams.
  • Ensure seamless communication and promptly address program-related issues.
• Effective Project Management:
  • Manage internal escalations and coordinate countermeasures.
  • Break down project targets for sub-projects and team members.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Review and accept project timelines.
  • Ensure timely reporting, risk assessments, and gate reviews.
• Building Relationships:
  • Establish and nurture strong customer relationships.
  • Develop a deep understanding of customer needs.
• Communication:
  • Cultivate transparent and effective project communications, both internally and externally.
  • Ensure alignment and informed decision-making.
• Leadership:
  • Lead cross-functional project teams and project leaders.
  • Provide guidance and support to achieve project goals effectively.
  • Oversee the implementation of complex initiatives.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or Business), with advanced education preferred.
• Experience: Ideally, you’ll bring 7-8 years of working experience, with a minimum of 5 years in the automotive industry.
• Certifications: PMP certification is preferred.

Charlotte Rose Muraske
BENTELER Human Resources
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The BENTELER Group always has the answer. That’s because in each of our divisions and at every one of our sites, you can benefit from the size and diversity of an international corporation with around 23,000 colleagues in nearly 26 countries.

The same is true in our BENTELER Automotive division. This is where intelligent solutions for the automotive world are born—and where we, as a partner, provide answers on central topics like safety, the environment, and efficiency to nearly every major automotive manufacturer. Whether it's the body, the chassis, or the engine, we’re constantly setting new standards with the products, materials, and technologies we develop and produce.

Inventiveness that makes sure you can be and become anything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!