Program Manager

TL;DR

Program Manager (Automotive): Directly manage high to mid-level programs globally and mentor low-level programs with local program management with an accent on assembling core teams, developing complete program plans, and meeting design, quality, production, financial, and milestone needs. Focus on leading cross-functional teams, conducting status reviews, resolving issues via root cause analysis, and liaising with customers.

Location: Rivoli, IT (onsite)

Company

Global manufacturer with 28,000 employees fostering innovation through diverse perspectives and values like Value Others, Inspire Innovation, Grow Responsibly, and Win Together.

What you will do

• Assemble core program team and develop complete program plan with work breakdown structure and financial baseline.
• Meet all program needs including design, quality, production, financial targets, and milestones.
• Develop project-timing charts, maintain schedules, and lead team meetings and status reviews.
• Identify and resolve issues using root cause analysis and manage change processes.
• Liaise with customers on program issues and participate in their meetings.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and compliance; manage staffing, procurement, and cash flow optimization.
• Schedule and facilitate Functional Stage Gate reviews and senior management reviews.

Requirements

• 5-7 years experience as Program Manager in multi-national, complex matrix organization
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations or related field
• Excellent knowledge of APQP and program management techniques
• Understanding of financial analysis and budget management
• Excellent English written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong Office 365 skills
• Experience in challenging negotiations and matrix-style management
• Ability to operate at senior management level with strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Nice to have

• Other languages: French, Spanish, Italian
• PMI certification

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a supportive team environment focused on ownership, proactivity, and exceeding expectations.
• Culture of innovation, facing challenges head-on, and turning obstacles into opportunities.
• Global team leveraging diverse perspectives.