Your contribution
As the (Senior) Program Manager (m/f/d) you will work cross functional together with different internal and external stakeholders, being responsible to lead the cross-function project teams with the aim to launch complex programs starting with RFI/RFQ through SOP/post launch including the responsibility for profitable (target costing) and timely execution according to budget and processes. This also comprises to escalate and report out to management.
The role will be based in our Clarios EMEA headquarters office in Hannover, Germany.
Key Responsibilities: What you will do
1. Seamless execution and management of programs to meet budget and timing requirements.
2. Take holistic view on projects as business owner and provide incremental opportunities pro-actively.
3. Lead and drive Simultaneous Development Team (SDT) through Power D3 / ITP to launch programs.
4. Demonstrate expert knowledge in the use of program management related processes (e.g. ITP/PowerD3) as applicable. Optimize usage of processes that support business.
5. Profound understanding of customer needs, requirements, and specifications. Leads team to ensure prompt response to customer inquiries.
6. Early identification of project risk and initiation of mitigation plans.
7. Precise, effective, and clear communication to all levels of the organization.
8. Lead within a project (indirect leadership), enable and support others, personally engaged in coaching others for their development. Motivate to encourage excellence.
9. Planning & conduction of Program Reviews at Senior Management Level and as backup for the Program Management Director.
10. Ensure timeliness gate exits.
11. Manage conflicts and escalation seamlessly and to the best of the companies benefit.
12. Make decisions and achieve results that are consistent with company and team values. Support and drive in building a strong team structure.
13. Coaching of team members at Program Manager level in alignment with the Program Management Director.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: What we look for
14. University degree, preferably a master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration Management, or related studies.
15. PMP Certification or equivalent certification or experience preferred.
16. Solid work experience in Program Management within the automotive industry, preferably in an international organization.
17. Professional experience within Manufacturing, Engineering or Quality within Lithium-Ion technology field preferred.
18. Proficient work experience in manufacturing processes and areas, product design, product development and sales, including knowledge of costing and quoting processes.
19. Ability to confidentially dealing with the production and sales processes.
20. Excellent knowledge and handling of the project management methods (e.g. Auditing, PMI standards, IATF standards) and methodical knowledge in FMEA and SPC
21. Ability to demonstrate customer and supplier relationship management.
22. High social competencies and excellent communication and presentation skills
23. Proficient work experience with PM related tools (e.g. Daptiv, APQP, AIAG, Quality Systems)
24. Advanced work experience with Microsoft Office Applications, MS Outlook, and MS Project
25. Fluency in English language – both written and spoken, German language skills are a plus.
Benefits: What we offer you
As a technology leader with strong brands (i.e. VARTA and OPTIMA), Clarios notably lives on the creativity, capability, and satisfaction of its employees. Therefore, we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us:
26. Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse international environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability.
27. Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via our flexible and trust-based working hours model and combine your professional and private life even better according to our mobile work policy and company kindergarten.
28. A competitive remuneration package, including additional payments such as holiday, Christmas as well as company pension scheme.
29. Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers such as fitness center, physiotherapist, modern office environment, healthy canteen, team and company events or hobby clubs.
30. Stay fit whilst at the same time positively contributing to our environment: Lease your company bike.
31. Our well-advanced onboarding process and buddy program supports you to quickly grow into the position and team. By using the offering in our Internal Learning Academy, LinkedIn Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program you will be able to further grow professionally and personally.
32. Last, but not least we support you in relocating and finding a flat in location surrounding if appliable and depending on individual factors.
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About Clarios:
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. We power progress through ever-smarter solutions for virtually every kind of vehicle. With 16,000 employees in over 140 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous ESG focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We recover, recycle and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials. Clarios is a Brookfield portfolio company.