Vehicle Engineering Program Manager
Required skills
- vehicle program management
- automotive industry
- direct reports
- complex programs
- program management methodologies
- program management tools
- automotive OEM
- Tier 1 supplier
- English C1-C2
Role summary
EDAG is seeking a Vehicle Engineering Program Manager to lead and manage a team, drive problem-solving for engineering challenges, and prepare reports for management. The role involves developing and implementing program management frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define objectives and timelines, and managing budgets and resources. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of overall experience, including 2-5 years in vehicle program management and 7-10+ years in the automotive industry, with prior leadership experience managing direct reports. Familiarity with program management methodologies and tools is essential. This is a 1-year contract position located in Georgia, requiring some domestic and international travel.
Description
WHO WE ARE
Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a VEHICLE ENGINEERING PROGRAM MANAGER
DESCRIPTION
- Lead and manage a team of program analysts, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to drive exceptional performance
- Lead problem-solving activities for engineering challenges, leveraging competitive benchmarking, business case analysis, cost & weight initiatives, and market/customer analysis
- Prepare and deliver frequent reports to upper- and executive-level management; drive one-voice alignment across organizations on program issues, features, and specs
- Develop and implement program management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices for consistent, effective project execution
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define program objectives, scope, and success criteria, and establish project plans and timelines
- Monitor program progress, identify risks/issues, develop mitigation strategies, and manage program budgets, resource allocation, and forecasting
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
- 10+ years of overall experience, including 2-5 years in vehicle program management or a related field and 7-10+ years in the automotive industry
- Prior leadership experience, including managing direct reports, with a proven record leading and delivering complex programs and projects
- In-depth knowledge of program management methodologies, tools, and frameworks; familiarity with program management tools/software
- Preferred: program management experience at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier; professional certification
- Some domestic and international travel required
- English (C1-C2)
- 1 year contact
- Location: Georgia
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