Program Manager VAVE

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, Faurecia is the place to be. If you’re ambitious, driven and team-spirited, this is your opportunity to build a career as a Program Manager VAVE in Querétaro.   Your mission, roles and responsibilities The Program Manager VAVE is responsible for leading the program in all aspects, from program award until 6 months after Start of Production. He/she is the guarantor of customer satisfaction in conjunction with the achievement of program Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives, while ensuring profitability throughout the entire program lifecycle. The main missions of the role are to: Develop strong relationships and manage the ongoing negotiations with the customer as the official Faurecia representative Prepare and submit the RFQA to Management if relevant Liaise with the Program Controller, build the initial Business Plan, define the Program investment scheme, and release investments in compliance with controlling procedures; take economical responsibility for all deviations from initial requirements Launch and monitor the Program: track progress by updating Business Plan, Program Dashboard and Budget Reports, and by leading reviews of program steps and results Conduct Risk/Opportunity analysis, and develop and implement appropriate action plans Arbitrate any conflicts with the customer on financial and/or technical issues Staff, manage and co-ordinate a cross-functional program team, define team members' objectives and assignments Create a "Program Management culture" by ensuring processes defined in the Faurecia Program Management System (PMS) are applied at all steps, and by developing synergies between all actors involved in the program Organize communications throughout the program lifecycle Ensure smooth program transfer from Development Centre to Production Plant Organize key program information to ensure Program continuity and to contribute to knowledge management Your profile and competencies to succeed Bachelors degree minimum, Masters degree, ideally in engineering highly preferred Minimum 4 years of experience (in an industrial environment and/or with product experience a plus) Results orientation Strong communication and negotiation skills Conflict management skills : ability to prevent and solve conflicts Ability to work in a matrixed organization Good knowledge of Program standards, tools and methods Fluent in English and in the customer language Ability to establish, develop, lead and unite a team Strong financial knowledge (incl. building and following a Business…