Lead Project Manager

* Utilize and manage a stage gate process for Project Management.
* Create, manage, and lead project plans using the Product Development Process and APQP as required.
* Define project roles and responsibilities, resource requirements, and timeliness to execute projects.
* Form & lead cross functional project teams.
* Identify, retain, and manage the use of external resources to achieve desired project goals.
* Collaborate with product managers and other stake holders on strategic planning activities.
* Provide direction and support to project team.
* Communicate project status, requirements, risks, and issues to project stakeholders.
* Work with Executive Project Sponsors and Stakeholders to drive project execution.
* Provide project metrics & KPI’s for evaluation and presentation.
* Present project summaries to executive team and other members of the organization.
* Responsible for ensuring on-time, on-budget high quality delivery projects.
* Manage project resource allocation and delegation of project team responsibilities.
* Lead and hold project team accountable for project commitments.
* Create and maintain project documentation that per TS16949 requirements (APQP, PPAP, etc).
* Pass internal and external quality audits based on TS16949 requirements on product development and project management.
* BA/BS degree in engineering, math, or other quantitative field.
* 5+ years of experience.
* Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience.
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*** Experience managing project documents, approvals, issues, and decisions using work-flow.
* Experience in managing multi-disciplined technical projects and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
* Demonstrated level of success in project management or in a customer-facing role. Talent for leading cross functional teams across multiple locations.
* Expertise in Microsoft Project (or similar project management tool).
* Demonstrated skill with presentation & communications tools such as MS Office, Visio, etc.
* Self-motivation, strong commitment to completing tasks, organization, and time management.
* Strong team-oriented personality with excellent customer-facing personality; eager to learn and take on new challenges.
* Organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills are required.
* Ability to communicate scope, expectations, plans and hold team accountable for project commitments.
* Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
* Thrive with fast-paced, multi-tasking, project workloads.
* Ability to travel on short notice up to 20% of the time.
* Engineering or manufacturing experience is a plus.
* A strong background in vehicular technologies.
* Experience with SAP or other ERP packages minimum Qualifications.
* PMP certification, Lean or Six Sigma certification experience in automotive or related industry.
* 7+ years of experience.
* A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
* The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
* Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
* A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
* Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
* A diverse and inclusive team.
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