Project/ Program Manager (ID 1190)

• Collaborate with senior executives and board members to define project scope, financial targets, and long-term strategy
  

• Lead and execute global programs involving design, development, and launch of complex automotive platforms
  

• Drive digital transformation initiatives such as robotics warehouse transformation, contactless sales, and IoT/cloud integration
  

• Manage and control multi-million-dollar program budgets, ensuring alignment with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
  

• Ensure minimal cash flow variance and financial discipline across programs
  

• Implement and optimize Agile and Waterfall methodologies to improve delivery timelines and resource utilization
  

• Oversee end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) activities
  

• Ensure compliance with automotive and safety standards (APQP, ASPICE, ISO 26262)
  

• Act as the primary point of contact for global clients and partners
  

• Manage RFQs, SOW closures, and monitor supplier health scorecards
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing large-scale, high-budget programs
  

• Strong capability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple geographies
  

• Experience in Digital Transformation initiatives within manufacturing or automotive environments
  

• Solid understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
  

• Expertise in Agile (SAFe, Scrum) and Waterfall project management methodologies
  

• Strong financial management skills, including handling multi-million-dollar budgets
  

• Technical knowledge of New Product Development (NPD) processes
  

• Familiarity with APQP, V-Model, ASPICE, and ISO 26262 safety standards
  

• Experience in stakeholder management, including senior leadership and global clients
  

• Ability to manage vendors, RFQs, SOWs, and supplier performance metrics