Program Manager (w/m/d), Augsburg

"Technical Perfection and automotive passion" is what defines Faurecia. We design, engineer and provide the best in technology, systems and services for automobile makers in every major market on all five continents. If you share our ambition for technical perfection and our passion for all things automotive, Faurecia has a career for you.

"Faurecia, a driving force…for your professional growth."

Missions

• Develop strong relationships and manage the ongoing negotiations with the customer as the official Faurecia representative
• Liaise with the Program Controller, build the initial Business Plan, define the Program investment scheme
• Meet financial targets (Operating Income, cash, Internal Rate of Return, Upfronts…)
• Ensure customer satisfaction (timing, quality, costs, product performance…)
• Plan and execute all activities which contribute to program success and achieve program targets
• Ensure compliance code of ethics and code of management
• Achieve program targets through development & deployment of program roadmaps
• Use Business Plan to monitor permanently convergence to financial expectations
• Manage the core team and ensure cooperation with the functions and the plant(s)
• Apply Program Management System
• Identify risks and opportunities. Ensure risk management and alert process
• Carry out program reporting to senior management and customers

Profile

• Minimum 3-5 years of project experience in the field of Engineering in the Automotive sector (car manufacturer/Tier)
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Engineering, Quality, Purchasing or Manufacturing, team and budget management
• Technical skills: master PMS, quality tools (FMEA, “QRCI”), finance skills (building and following business plan calculation, etc), negotiation skills, risk management
• Program management knowledge particularly in matrix organization
• Understands client business, products and key competitors
• Strong communication and presentation skills, network animation & influencing skills
• Accountability and transparency, ability to make quick and tough decision
• Result and solution oriented, Client orientation and Team player
• International & entrepreneurship mindset
• Fluent in German and English