Project Manager I

Project Manager IAre you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!Country/Region: US Location: Auburn Hills, MI, US Req ID 91818 | Auburn Hills, Michigan (US-MI), United States ZF CV Systems North America LLC has job openings (multiple) for the position of Project Manager I based out of its location in Auburn Hills, MI.Job Duties: Responsible to plan, control, and follow-up on multiple ongoing projects to ensure timely, accurate execution of project goals and deliverables. Organize and oversee execution of project work by cross-functional project teams. Ensure execution of sales or change projects. Ensure assigned ADAS segment projects are timely delivered, within scope and budget. Drive projects through phases and gate reviews per GDPEP development process. Drive escalation and decision by regular reporting to management. Assist in defining project scope and objectives, involving stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Perform project risk assessments. Measure project performance. Coordinate development activities and production with internal and customer teams. Drive project management principles throughout organization. Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Provide technical guidance to project stakeholders and teams. Apply knowledge of related disciplines to address issues beyond own team. Exercise judgment within set procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Identify applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems.A hybrid (in-office and telecommute) work schedule is available. Travel Up to 25%. Primarily domestic with occasional international travel to meet with customers.Requirements Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering, Engineering Management, Project Management, or closely related field plus 2 years of experience in project management, application, or project engineering occupations in the commercial vehicle industry and demonstrated experience with: Project management using GDPEP methodology; Applying IATF 16949 to meet customers and internal requirements for product releases; Building or contributing to business cases for large-scale automotive parts manufacturers; Financial KPIs including FCM, GMP, and M-ROCE; Commercial vehicle systems related to braking or ADAS; Microsoft Project, including developing and managing Gantt charts with task dependencies, resource assignment, and workload allocation, creating and interpreting Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and identifying critical paths; 6 Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen, and 5S applied to problem solving and root cause identification; SAP data visualization including customer demands and supplier demands; and PLM Basic knowledge.Send Resume To: View email address on click.appcast.io, reference Position ID No. ZF-133 in the email.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran