Senior Manager Program Management

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Successfully launch your program meeting all internal and customer deliverables.
• Identify program manager and support timely assembly of the SDT for all new programs in liaison with functional managers. Decide program priorities when there are staff shortages.
• Coach and motivate program managers to ensure ownership of and responsibility for their programs.
• Ensure the program manager leads a program matching his experience and ability.
• Develop and follow-up individual development plans for their program managers.
• Assist in developing and enhancing program management systems, tools, training, and strategic planning.
• Review periodically program deliverables (e.g., timeline, SOW, Issues List) with the PM to ensure realistic planning and help review risks.
• Participate in Program Management Steering Committee meetings and Review PMP improvements with EDPM (based on "lessons learned" from running programs).
• Trouble-shoot on difficult program problems.
• Ensure full compliance with YF-IOS across all programs.
• Review business plans with senior management & identify program management needs (incl. BU Advance SDT planning).
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).
• Support Program Reviews and Phase Exit Reviews on a regular basis and develop clear actions/takeaways.
• Travel expectations: 10-15%

Qualifications

• Degree in an Engineering or Business discipline, or equivalent, and compensating training in the other area.
• Program management certification and/or MBA preferred.
• 7-10+ years of experience in manufacturing industry in three SDT areas.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, of which at least 3 years are in the automotive industry.
• German OEM experience and German language proficiency preferred
• Automotive interior experience a plus
• Participation in 1 new product start-up.
• Customer and Supplier relationship management experience.
• BOS knowledge.
• Program management body of knowledge.
• Understanding of engineering development, drawings, and automotive production techniques & logistics.
• Cost and quality management.
• Business, commercial, and financial competence.
• MS-Project, MS-Office, Lotus Notes.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

• Quality Systems: Understand, apply and meet all function related YF IOS requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

About Us

Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.

In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng's history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.

Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.

About the Team

ABOUT THE TEAM

Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!