PROJECT MANAGER PMO IV
Description
Job Overview
Leads complex project portfolios with advanced competency in time management, PPM systems, and risk management. Serves as a trainer and mentor in key areas while driving on-time, on-cost, and on-quality project outcomes.
Job Requirements
Execution & Project Management
• Leverages PPM system to create and proactively manage project portfolios
• Communicates status, timing, and deliverable updates to customers and upper management
• EXPERT: Trains others on advanced time management, scheduling, and resource management
• Manages healthy/unhealthy conflicts; engages in difficult conversations timely
Leadership & Talent
• Tailors presentations to target audiences; tells the "story" effectively
• Negotiates on behalf of team for internal and external project needs
• Uses Risk Mitigation to proactively identify items for Tiered Escalation
• Certified in problem solving (e.g., Kaizen facilitation)
• Creates tasks, identifies opportunities, and drives on-cost, on-quality, on-time results
• Uses strategic networking and trust-building to gain stakeholder buy-in
• Builds High Performing Teams; navigates multi-cultural team dynamics
• Demonstrates SET leadership behavior in teams and cross-functional settings
HARD SKILLS
Tools & Systems
• EXPERT: Trains others on PPM reports, features, and modules to drive project measurables
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for project teams, management, and customer meetings
• Understands SAP transactions for project management and supply chain
• Complete knowledge of RTS, BPM, and GPMS workflow systems
Education & Certifications
• Completed Leadership Foundations training
• Participates in project discussions in English
• PMP Certification (PMI) - earns or maintains credits
• Knowledgeable in TE product information and product liability resources
• Applies IATF, Global APQP, AAP147 Process Map, and Core Tools in projects
Project Management Core
• Manages project cost improvement for expense, Growth Engineering, and CAPEX
• Uses scope management to improve project outcomes
• Comprehends all P&L sections; identifies areas of concern
• Plans resources in PPM; uses reporting to adjust resource levels
• EXPERT: Trains others on risk identification and mitigation prior to issues
Process Knowledge
• Identifies cost improvements; initiates TEBIT and TPA initiatives
• Demonstrates TEOA systems and processes throughout project execution
• Manages Advanced Development, NPD, and Sustaining projects effectively
• Applies Change Management process; identifies changes across all projects
• Leverages procurement, supply chain, S&OP, manufacturing, and testing knowledge
• Demonstrates TPA and Should Cost processes for cost opportunity identification
What your background should look like
- 8+ years of project management experience, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
- Proven success leading cross-functional teams.
- Experience managing complex project portfolios, driving product launches and cost initiatives, utilizing APQP/IATF methodologies, interacting directly with customers, and possessing strong risk management, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.
- PMP certification.
- Ddvanced English proficiency would be highly desirable.