Sr Program​/Project Manager

Position: Sr Program / Project Manager
Sr. Project Manager Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLEAs a Sr. Project Manager on our team, you’ll Lead the design team and manufacturing through the development process of new connection systems products lines (HV Connectors, Inlets, Media Modules) . The Project Manager will develop initial plans, set milestones, track project activities and communicate project progress to stakeholders.  Work cross-functionally to establish working relationships within the company and act as the main contact with customers.
In your daily job you will:

Responsible to achieve flawless launches (i.e. full ownership to deliver programs on-time, with quality and in-charge of profitability)  Acts as the program life cycle owner; brings strategy and holistic approach

Drives appropriate reviews/escalations, risk identification and mitigation, removes roadblocks
Responsible to support achievement of profitability for their assigned business which includes working closely with Directors, profit management

Secures appropriation requests’ approvals on time for project execution

Act as customer contact for regular management communication and escalation

Responsible for multiple customers and complex product

Responsible for understanding customer technology roadmap and building relationships with key customers
Support in customer management (especially in critical situations)
Supports new business development activities

Reviews and modifies the proposed staffing plans
Supports enterprise effectiveness / efficiency and lean functional excellence by Lean / I&CIM techniques
Responsible for complying to standards, policies and procedures, PDP requirements

Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements   YOUR BACKGROUND Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

Must be legally able to work in the U.S. without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer, now, or at any time in the future.

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering,  Master degree in Business or Engineering is a plus.
5+ years’ experience in project/program management or equivalent field.
5+ years of experience in the use of product life cycle and risk management tools.

Previous leadership experience within Project/Program Management, Product Engineering, Project Lead, Manufacturing Engineering Lead.

Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization

Excellent oral/written communication skills with strong ability to work with team Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics

Resourcefully innovative and adapts in a rapidly changing environment

Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently

Knowledge of OEM processes and development cycles

Strong and demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to lead, coach and mentor team members
Excellent communication skills - ability to interact with all levels of management

Track record of successfully completing projects on time within specifications despite obstacles which arise during such new programs
Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to drive corrective actions with minimal direction

Strong work ethic, self-directed and work independently.  Proven conflict management and Negotiation skills

Manages the customers technical requirements and change order expectations

Strong knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft…