Senior Project Manager BA IAM

• Legal Entity:
  Conti Tech USA, Inc. (2006)
• Working Time:
  Full Time

Conti Tech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. It offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America

The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, govern, and monitor strategically relevant Operations projects across all IAM manufacturing plants. The role ensures successful execution of performance improvement initiatives, cost optimization programs, and strategic / footprint capital investment projects in alignment with BA Operations strategy and business objectives. Position to report directly to the CEO.This is an executive level role with functional management responsibility, providing strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for the function across the Americas region.

Coordination and governance of an annual BA Operations investment portfolio exceeding €120 million EUR (expansions, strategic footprint, automation transformation etc)

Oversight of strategically relevant operational projects across all IAM manufacturing locations

Support of BA-wide Cost Improvement Programs (CIP) and operational excellence initiatives

• Consolidate and maintain a transparent portfolio view of all strategically relevant IAM plant projects following eCR approval.
• Monitor project timing, financial performance, risks, and mitigation activities throughout execution.
• Track and report project financial performance after Start of Production (PCA phase).
• Drive and support IAM plants in the execution of BA Cost Improvement Programs (CIP).
• Lead and execute selected strategic projects from eCR approval through Start of Production (SoP), as assigned by IAM Operations Senior Leadership.

• Align project management tools, standards, and methodologies with CT Sector requirements.
• Coordinate project management training and capability development activities for plant project leaders.
• Support plant project leaders in achieving project objectives related to cost, quality, and timing.
• Serve as an escalation point for project delays, execution risks, and roadblocks.
• Coordinate structured problem-solving initiatives as assigned by IAM Operations Leadership.

• Act as a role model and ambassador for Quality and Safety.
• Drive internal and external customer satisfaction through ownership, process discipline, and high-quality execution.
• Ensure quality of deliverables within the assigned area of responsibility as process owner or process participant.
• Promote a culture focused on Zero Defects, Zero Incidents, and Zero Accidents.

• Promote and inspire sustainable thinking and continuous improvement.
• Develop and support solutions aligned with Continental's sustainability strategy.
• Ensure compliance with CT sustainability standards, targets, and initiatives.

20–30% travel yearly

Location:

Conti Tech Fairlawn OH or other CT locations in US. Relocation within US possible. No international relocation

• Project Management methodologies, tools, and techniques (Method Expert)
• Financial analysis, investment evaluation, and business case principles (Process Expert)
• Strong leadership skills, managing teams through transformational strategic projects (Method Expert)
• Structured problem-solving and decision-making methodologies (Process Expert)
• Human relations and leadership skills including teamwork, conflict resolution, networking, facilitation, and negotiation (Process Expert)

• Management systems, performance management tools, and benchmarking methodologies (Process Advanced)
• Quality Management systems, standards, and processes (Process Advanced)
• Lean Manufacturing and CBS principles, methods,…