Project Manager - OEM

Responsibilities:

• Support project execution from business award through end-of-life for a particular set of vehicle programs or products.
• Champion Overall Project Plan, Reviews, and milestones.
• Risk Management through cross-functional problem solving and mitigation strategy development
• Support in Change Management to ensure any and all costs associated with a change are captured and quoted to maintain program profitability.
• Champion cross-functional team discussions to ensure cooperation with the relevant technical experts (Engineering Project Leader, Quality, Sales, SCM, Manufacturing, etc..) is achieved to drive expected progress of product development and achieve overall project milestones
• Assess critical path and project risks/issues while aligning with stakeholders to deliver flawless execution
• Develop relationship with customer and engage with regularly for all Project activity
• Effectively manage customer and ensure communication alignment between stakeholders
• Prepare status reports for assigned project activities (Gate Reviews, Executive Reports, open issues/key actions, critical path, issues/risk, progress vs. KPI’s, etc.)
• Escalate risks/issues as needed to protect project commitments
• Ensure proper staffing is in alignment with key areas - resource planning/projects goals
• Meet investment spending and financial statistics from Project Award through CAPEX planning and tracking and spend contribution
• Lead by example to develop a “one team” mindset and environment
• Must be a team player; must demonstrate a willingness to work with and assist colleagues, focusing on continuous improvement of project quality, processes and relationships
• Willingness to Identify and communicate opportunities to streamline work cadence/reduce inefficiencies
• Provide input into Customer Sales Lead / Product org on key features to incorporate into the product roadmap
• Support the Customer Sales Lead in their pursuits by providing input on feasibility, coast and timing associated with programs
• Support in providing project forecast to feed into budget and financial planning,

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance or equivalent relevant experience
• Previous project / program development experience within automotive
• Demonstrated experience working with OEMs and understanding of their product development and program execution ecosystem
• Strong knowledge of Industrialization Operating Systems, with experience supporting manufacturing readiness, program launches, and cross-functional execution.
• Proficient in MS excel, PowerPoint, MS project, and MS word
• Strong organization, planning and follow up skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent team player and ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to demonstrate and communicate a methodical and analytical approach to problem solving

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Savings Fund
• Pension Plan
• Christmas Bonus
• Attendance Bonus
• Vacation Premium
• Medical Expenses
• Life Insurance
• Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, Retirement)
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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