Program Director Porsche/Audi (m/f), Augsburg

Au sein de Faurecia, nous sommes tous passionnés par le monde de l'automobile. Nous sommes experts dans la conception, la production et la livraison des meilleurs technologies, systèmes et services auprès des constructeurs automobiles sur les principaux marchés des 5 continents. Si vous partagez notre ambition pour la perfection technique et notre passion de l'automobile, Faurecia, vous offre une opportunité de carrière.
« Faurecia, un élément-moteur pour votre évolution professionnelle ».

The main missions

• Ensure the Faurecia standardized Program Management System (PMS) is followed in each program.
• Lead program reviews at the Division level, and contribute to preparing reviews carried out at the Business Group level.
• Manage and measure each program's performance and results: identify deficiencies, develop and implement action plans.
• Co-ordinate all essential functions to launch programs, including but not limited to sales, engineering and operations.
• Represent all Programs under his/her responsibility with customers, suppliers and Faurecia entities.
• Ensure the transfer of know-how between his/her programs and other Divisions of the Business Group.
• Assess Division program team member performance and set future objectives.
• Actively support the evolution of the PMS, and guarantee its implementation throughout the Division.
• Provide operational support for Programs within the Division whenever necessary.
• Act as a coach for all Program Managers under his/her responsibility.
• Co-ordinate and ensure program related reporting to the Group and the Business Group.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in engineering
• Minimum 7 years of work experience, with at least 5 years of project experience (ideally within Faurecia)
• Experience in an industrial environment and/or product experience a plus
• Experience in successfully managing one or several programs
• Good knowledge a Program Management System (i.e. standards, tools, methods, etc...)
• Ability to establish, develop, lead and coach a team
• Strong financial knowledge (including building and following a Business Plan)
• Result orientation
• Strong communication, negotiation and conflict management skills
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization
• Strategic, analytic and problem solving capabilities
• Planning and organising abilities
• Minimum bi-lingual (English required)